I will be the first to acknowledge that I am a small streamer. At the time of this post, I am under one thousand followers and average less than 20 viewers per stream. However, after 5+ years of chaotic gaming moments, on-air tech troubleshooting and many instances of trial by error, I have seen enough to pass along some words of wisdom (and maybe warning) for anyone thinking about entering the streaming gambit. 

An anti-harassment policy isn’t enough. True inclusivity at conventions requires action. Read about our experience at Geekway to the West and how cons can do better to support marginalized voices.

Dive into one attendee's joyful weekend at the Great Plains Game Festival, where they indulged in a Stefan Feld marathon, demoed obscure treasures, and connected with fellow designers. From staying at the comfortable Cornhusker Hotel to celebrating a last-minute garage sale victory, this personal account captures the magic of scheduled events, play-to-win sessions, and the special community that makes this convention "one of the premier events in the region." Join them for tales of yak racing in Kathmandu, midnight strategy in Civolution, and the triumphant final roll that defeated patriarchy in Votes for Women.

Libraries are embracing gaming, and we’re here for it. This National Library Week, let’s talk about how games are just another form of storytelling, why gaming is secretly making us all better readers, and how libraries (aka the best places on Earth) are getting in on the action.

As someone passionate about representation in gaming, I'm excited to highlight some incredible TTRPGs designed by women, non-binary, and queer creators that are reshaping the landscape of roleplaying games.

We talk to the creative team behind Dogs BOND, a game about finding your perfect canine match and eventually adopting the pup to their forever home.

The supernatural, the occult and all things creepy get our imaginations going so here are some of the media we're consuming and supporting this month.

Actress Rita Moreno has spent her entire career fighting for Latinx representation in both film and television.

Sara Mora, an illegal immigrant who came to the U.S. when she was three, began making her mark using digital activism to draw attention to the plight of undocumented immigrants.

Ochoa was the first Latina to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.

Aziza, Graphic Novelist of The Kaaiman’s Cry tells us about how she learned the art and her future goals