While it’s not as how-many-games-can-we-physically-stuff-into-a-single-month packed as last year, November 2009 is still a silly kind of busy. There’s five of the year’s biggest releases for us to try and consume in Dragon Age, Assassin’s Creed II, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Left 4 Dead 2, and – of course – Modern Warfare 2. Happily [...] . . . → Read More: The Playlist: November 2009

During the last couple of weeks, homosexuality has found itself dragged into the media spotlight of the UK. It has been at the heart of recent controversy and debate, surprisingly so in a country that has arguably welcomed it as a part of society and national culture more than most. It began when Daily Mail [...] . . . → Read More: Editorial: Great Timing for Gay Tony, But Does the Mainstream Care?

There are several examples of influential works in narrative fiction that swayed public opinion on political issues. Uncle Tom’s Cabin served as a rallying cry against the evils of American slavery. The Jungle shined light on the horrific conditions of early 20th century factories. Dr. Strangelove opened Americans’ eyes to the ridiculousness of Cold Way [...] . . . → Read More: The Danger of Politically Driven Video Games