In 2025 we will enter a new era of safety by design for our digital playgrounds. Online games are spaces where billions of people worldwide come together to play, socialize, and unwind. However, they are also environments where harassment, hate speech, and grooming for violence and sexual exploration frequently occur. Today, most players of online […]
2025 is here and it’s a perfect time to take stock of our finances and start planning smarter ways to manage money. Financial literacy isn’t just for adults—it’s something we should also pass on to younger generations. Whether you’re a parent, an older sibling, or an involved tito (like me), teaching kids about money management […]
Games with Black leads and characters were derided as forced. Female characters deemed unattractive or masculine were suffering from “DEI chin.” Dragon Age: The Veilguard, was criticized by far-right trolls for its customization options, which allow players to create characters with top surgery scars or play with a nonbinary companion. After reviews were released, conspiracists […]
Updated November 2024: This story has been updated with the new availability of Stardew’s 1.6 update. The popular farming sim and ultimate cozy game Stardew Valley dropped a major update on Tuesday after months of anticipation. Stardew’s 1.6 update has an insane amount of new content that touches every area of the game, from new […]