In last Friday's tech column, I noted that Microsoft had banned a gamer from Xbox Live for using the gamer handle "theGAYERgamer", apparently because … [Read more...] about Microsoft Bans More “Gay” Names from XBox Live
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Does Gaming Turn You On?
Maybe not after you get a gander of this. Check out this bizarro ad for the Playstation 3 created in Vienna, Austria for the European market. I … [Read more...] about Does Gaming Turn You On?
Karl Lagerfeld to Appear in Grand Theft Auto
More Lagerfeld news. The designer/photographer will soon be pixellated. PSFK reports: "It’s just been announced that the designer will be playing a … [Read more...] about Karl Lagerfeld to Appear in Grand Theft Auto
Kissing Boys an ‘Achievement’ in New Edition of Bully Videogame
Rockstar's "Bully" videogame received a lot of attention in 2006 when it was discovered that its main character, presumably homophobic bully Jimmy … [Read more...] about Kissing Boys an ‘Achievement’ in New Edition of Bully Videogame
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #223
LIVING IN IKEA: Comedian/Filmmaker Mark Malkoff is living in Ikea for a week. This is his first day. REZ: Shirtless Japanese gamers "enjoy" the … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #223
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #215
GRACE JONES: "The Little Drummer Boy" from Pee-Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (1988) following a brief intro. GUITAR HERO MASTER: Andrew Sullivan … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #215
Gay “Halo 3” Player Reveals Results of “Coming Out” to Peers
A gay gamer wrote in and tipped us off to what happened when he decided to come out to his fellow online players during a recent game of Halo 3 by … [Read more...] about Gay “Halo 3” Player Reveals Results of “Coming Out” to Peers
News: Britney Spears, Yale, Plaza Hotel, Lou Pearlman, Lost
High school student paper editorial "characterizing homosexuals as victims of reproductive error or an unwanted upbringing" causes firestorm in … [Read more...] about News: Britney Spears, Yale, Plaza Hotel, Lou Pearlman, Lost
News: O.J. Simpson, Michael Mukasey, Alan Keyes, New Zealand
Human Rights Campaign releases 2008 Corporate Equality Index: "195 major U.S. businesses earned the top rating of 100 percent, up from 138 last year - … [Read more...] about News: O.J. Simpson, Michael Mukasey, Alan Keyes, New Zealand
Nintendo DS “Homebrew” Game Openly Embraces Homophobia
Eyebrows in the gaming community are being raised after the release by an amateur developer of a "homebrew" game (meaning a game that is developed by … [Read more...] about Nintendo DS “Homebrew” Game Openly Embraces Homophobia