In defence of Dragon Age’s Sera

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

When employers are transphobic: the enemy within

Due to the content of this post, the writer has request anonymity to be able to safely reveal the struggle of working for an organisation that aids transphobia.

Et tu, Chimamanda?

Guest writer Sam Hope reflects on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi's recent pronouncement on trans women and challenges the notion of 'real women'.

The magic of Dungeons & Dragons

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

Queer and Wicca: a contradiction?

Can a religion that places heavy focus on balancing male and female energies and uses wombs and fertility as symbols of feminine power ever be truly inclusive and welcoming to queer and gender variant people? Lois Shearing explores what it means to be queer and Pagan.

How Overwatch changed gaming

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

The reality of women

After a weekend when yet again the validity of trans identities has been called into question Karen Pollock explores the ideas of realness and authenticity

In celebration of Mass Effect

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

Game On!

The theme for March is gaming, introduced by Karen Pollock

LGBT History is for life, not just for February – TQ meets founder of LGBT History Project North East

February was LGBT history month. It has been celebrated across the country with talks, flag raising and events. Karen Pollock talks to the founder of the LGBT History project North East about why our history matters for more than 1 month of the year.