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Distant Arcade is all about gaming and this category page covers the broader scope of gaming news, documentaries, interviews, and op-eds. We cover everything from Atari to Zelda.

What it’s like to be a Black Girl Gamer

Black girl gamers have experienced a lot recently. Here’s one such account from Sammy Willbourne aka Sampira.

Gaming December 14, 2020January 7, 2021 by Sammy Willbourne

Black girl gamers have experienced a lot recently. Here’s one such account from Sammy Willbourne aka Sampira.

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Atari Hotels

Atari to open 8 “Atari hotels” around the US in 2022

Atari has announced plans for their new cyberpunk and retro-cool hotels to open in 2022.

Gaming October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by lukealexdavis

Atari has announced plans for their new cyberpunk and retro-cool hotels to open in 2022.

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Black Names in Video Games #3: Black Girl Gamers

Black Girl Gamers is the third instalment in our Black Names in Video Games series and Rosario Blue’s article for TechRadar is a must-read.

Gaming September 7, 2020January 7, 2021 by lukealexdavis

Black Girl Gamers is the third instalment in our Black Names in Video Games series and Rosario Blue’s article for TechRadar is a must-read.

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UMBRAkinesis: The Anti-Black Imagery of Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad

Ubisoft’s toxic culture once again comes to the fore, as their latest slip up sees them release fascistic White Supremacist propaganda, in video game form.

Gaming August 30, 2020January 7, 2021 by Ash B

Ubisoft’s toxic culture once again comes to the fore, as their latest slip up sees them release fascistic White Supremacist propaganda, in video game form.

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The computer group at the HdjT during the 1980s was purely a boys' and men's club. Sitting in the center in front of a computer is Stefan Paubel, head of the club. © Stefan Paubel

The intriguing history of gaming in East Germany

Imagine playing computer games with the Stasi watching over your shoulder. That was the reality for gamers in East Germany back in the late 80s.

Gaming August 29, 2020August 29, 2020 by lukealexdavis

Imagine playing computer games with the Stasi watching over your shoulder. That was the reality for gamers in East Germany back in the late 80s.

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Jerry Lawson

Black Names in Video Games #2: Jerry Lawson

It was a Black engineer who gave us the video games cartridge. Here’s the short story of Jerry Lawson’s life in games.

Gaming August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 by lukealexdavis

It was a Black engineer who gave us the video games cartridge. Here’s the short story of Jerry Lawson’s life in games.

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The Nerd Council sends open letter video to the gaming industry

The Nerd Council sends open letter video to the gaming industry

The Nerd Council asks the gaming industry what it will do to ensure the next generation of gaming is safer for all gamers.

Gaming July 13, 2020January 7, 2021 by lukealexdavis

The Nerd Council asks the gaming industry what it will do to ensure the next generation of gaming is safer for all gamers.

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playstation controller in a brain

How do video games affect the brain?

Studies and opinions are mixed but what exactly does gaming do to your brain?

Gaming March 14, 2020January 7, 2021 by lukealexdavis

Studies and opinions are mixed but what exactly does gaming do to your brain?

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stone and oak clothing

Awesome Geeky Designs by Stone and Oak Clothing

The Canadian clothing brand have designs for all your “nerdy desires”.

Gaming March 8, 2020August 11, 2020 by lukealexdavis

The Canadian clothing brand have designs for all your “nerdy desires”.

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A SNES controller

If You Loved Games, You’d Keep Hard Copies

Digital downloads aren’t promised and that’s why keeping physical copies of your favourite games is advisable.

Gaming January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 by lukealexdavis

Digital downloads aren’t promised and that’s why keeping physical copies of your favourite games is advisable.

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