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Overwhelmed by a crush; Why queer representation on Doctor Who matters

April 17, 2017April 16, 2017 by Karen Pollock, posted in Television

As a long term Doctor Who fan Karen Pollock explores whether LGBTQ+ characters being included in the show matters

In defence of Dragon Age’s Sera

March 17, 2017March 30, 2017 by The Queerness Guest Writer, posted in games, Review

For Gaming Month, Kath Rella explores the complexities behind one of Dragon Age's most infamous characters: Sera. Sera; a polarising presence in Bioware's Dragon Age: Inquisition. The lesbian anti-elf is rude, crude and thoroughly argumentative. I'll be honest, during my first playthrough, Sera and I did not get along. Sure, she made me chuckle on … Continue reading In defence of Dragon Age’s Sera

The magic of Dungeons & Dragons

March 13, 2017March 30, 2017 by The Queerness Guest Writer, posted in Review

For this month's theme, guest writer Sarah Ellis explores the much beloved Dungeon's and Dragon's game.

How Overwatch changed gaming

March 8, 2017March 30, 2017 by Stephanie Farnsworth, posted in Culture, Review

For gaming month, Stephanie Farnsworth looks at what made Overwatch so successful.

In celebration of Mass Effect

March 2, 2017March 10, 2017 by Stephanie Farnsworth, posted in Culture, Monthly Theme, Review

Ahead of the release of Mass Effect: Andromeda, Stephanie Farnsworth looks back at the franchise's original trilogy.

Book Review: A Good Hiding

January 21, 2017January 20, 2017 by Dónal Murray-Ferris, posted in Monthly Theme, Review

For this month’s theme of Book Club, Dónal Murray-Ferris reviews A Good Hiding, a story full of deep secrets and the forging of an unlikely friendship. Set in Belfast, Northern Ireland it explores hard topics including sexuality, teen pregnancy and domestic abuse set against the backdrop of a city known for it's difficult history.

Review: The Fire Eater’s Lover by Sophia Blackwell

January 18, 2017January 18, 2017 by Lois Shearing, posted in Monthly Theme, Review

For this month's theme of Book Club, Lois Shearing reviews second anthology The Fire Eater's Lover, which celebrates all things related to performance. Whether its getting up on stage, dressing up for a night out, or seducing a lover, The Fire Eater's Lover heaves with the beauty of all the rituals and tribulations of everyday life.