Video Games Matter

by Jason Mott I’m a gamer.  More than that, I’m a gamer’s gamer.  I own a PS3, XBOX360, a PSP and a Wii.  I know who the true King of Kong is.  I know that the Umbrella Corporation is as real as I make it.  I know what BioWare is not a fashion line made from hemp.  I know that the Unreal Engine has nothing all to do with auto racing.  I know that Valve is not about turning water off or on.  I understand that the key to surviving life... Read More

How Odd Future Is Misinterpreting Eminem’s Use of Cross-Dressing

by Zack Rearick “My signature sound, / when a tube of lipstick’s around / I’m bound to put in on in an instant, wow”   Earl Sweatshirt is a key member of the neo-horrorcore rap group Odd Future Wolfgang Kill Them All.  OFWKTA, in particular Sweatshirt and Tyler the Creator, have blown up recently off the strength of tremendous Internet buzz, a stellar live show, and a few excellent music videos.  Both Sweatshirt and Tyler, have cited... Read More