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B.J. is half-Jewish, specifically. He’s the child of a Jewish mother and a Texan, anti-Semitic father. I got a kick out of this because, most of the time, people don’t realize I’m Jewish either.
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Changes made beginning with The New Order and continuing into The New Colossus, however, have turned B.J. from typical video game protagonist into a complex action hero.
Ariela Barer was told that one day she’d be a superhero, although she didn’t believe it at the time. While practicing complex physical movements during a theater class, she said the teacher told them, “You’ve got to get good at this. You guys are the superheroes of the future.”
Since Hefner’s death, many have debated whether he should be remembered as a feminist icon and leader in the sexual revolution of the 1960s, or as a sexist who exploited women to sell his magazines.
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I had so much fun speaking with artist Janice Poon, who was the lead food stylist on the show “Hannibal.” I loved this show when it was airing, so when … Continue reading The Woman Who Made Cannibalism Look Delicious | Broadly
I was struck, during a conversation I had at Indiecade, that the depictions of masculinity in videogames are just as stagnant as they are for women. There’s a hypermasculinity that … Continue reading ‘Tales From the Borderlands’ Knows the True Meaning of Masculinity | Playboy
Probably the only reason I started to play “Fallout 4” was because of its location. It takes place in Boston. Where I’ve lived for the past seven years. I was … Continue reading The world of ‘Fallout 4’ projects Boston’s history into a post-apocalyptic future – BetaBoston
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“In my restless dreams, I see that town – Silent Hill.” Hello. We’re back after a two-week period. And so begins the second part…
During Hubweek, one panel caught my eye. Six female entrepreneurs in the Boston area talked about their experiences starting a business, the connections they made, and gave advice to a … Continue reading ‘Bring your weirdness’ and other advice for women in technology – BetaBoston
Darius Kazemi and Courtney Stanton are two people trying to do something different. With our economy in such an unstable state, I can’t blame them. Plus, what they’re doing with … Continue reading Creator of ‘Ethical Ad Blocker’ Trying to Build Ethical Tech Business – Motherboard
Despite the loss of some big name studios, New England remains a hotbed for game development. My editor wasn’t sure about this but every year, I go to the Boston … Continue reading The 5 Best Games at This Year’s Boston Festival of Indie Games – Paste Magazine
There’s too much luck in RymdResa. Which I guess you could either see as a detriment or not. I enjoyed the game overall, but it can come off differently if … Continue reading RymdResa Review: Philosophical Space Investigations – Paste Magazine
