1. "Here's an extreme idea. We're platforming it, so that people can watch out." 2. "This idea is gaining traction. We're publishing an op-ed in favour, for balance." 3. "This idea is popular now. Why does the left refuse to consider it?"

It’s exploits day! This issue contains my review of the new Mitski album and I also had the pleasure of editing @gracemachine.bsky.social ’s review of Half His Age

It’s exploits day! This issue contains my review of the new Mitski album and I also had the pleasure of editing @gracemachine.bsky.social ’s review of Half His Age

picked up slay the spire 2

We need creativity and nourishment more than ever. I invite you to join us for both at the 3rd annual Black Zine Fair on May 9. Neta, Tash and I are excited to share space with over 100 exhibitors, dozens of volunteers, and all of you who join us. RSVP → withfriends.events/event/WFzHwJ...

In the spirit of trans visibility, lemme just plug my ongoing project to document as many pre-2010 games as possible that had a trans person on the dev team. You might be surprised by what's on there. There's games going right back to the sixties! dotmaetrix.neocities.org/classictranslist

Trans Day of Hate It Here

it is so important to know that we are but one subscriber away from the ff edition including Derek and Natasha having to write final fantasy x heated rivalry fanfiction

So that's the March issue! All the columns will appear on the site eventually (paywalls are bullshit) for free, but if you are impatient, or wanna be super cool, subscribe to Unwinnable! It's five bucks, it pays our writers and it keeps stuff free for everybody. unwinnable.com/subscribe/

"This month I was broke, so I spent time playing free things only: good news for me that it was Next Fest." @emilyprice.bsky.social reports on eight games that caught her eye. You can read the whole thing on the site for free! unwinnable.com/2026/03/27/n...

If you liked my critical distance-worthy writing on 1348 Ex Voto (that has reached 700 readers and counting on my little blog) consider supporting me www.paypal.com/paypalme/the...

“next gen consoles will cost $1000+” I will be making up stories with my friends in the woods

ICYMI: "I’ve collected my thoughts about eight demos from the weeklong festival that I tried, each one of which drew my interest in some way." @emilyprice.bsky.social reviews some of the demos from Steam Next Fest:

My Next Fest overview is now open to everyone! ft. surprise Jenny Holzer and a lot of house decorating games

"I’ve collected my thoughts about eight demos from the weeklong festival that I tried, each one of which drew my interest in some way." @emilyprice.bsky.social reviews some of the demos from Steam Next Fest: unwinnable.com/2026/03/27/n...

It’s time to speak my truth: Twelfth Night is better than Midsummer Night’s Dream and it’s not even close

My Next Fest overview is now open to everyone! ft. surprise Jenny Holzer and a lot of house decorating games

Did you know Unwinnable has ad space? And they’re looking for new advertisers right now? Personally I think physical creative hobbies (board games, crafts) and small presses would be a great fit for the magazine. With inquiries, email [email protected]

Did you know Unwinnable has ad space? And they’re looking for new advertisers right now? Personally I think physical creative hobbies (board games, crafts) and small presses would be a great fit for the magazine. With inquiries, email [email protected]

Also finished the last page of my elden ring journal, which is the first time I’ve kept a game journal. So fun!

I beat elden ring!!

I wrote about being fucking crazy (And a few other things)

This month I wrote about some Next Fest demos! Including...

The paper “shows that women, particularly those early in their careers, were disproportionately affected by terminations, even though they receive less funding from the NIH in general.”

New issue! AND we are three new subscriptions away from our Final Fantasy Fan Fic goal!!!!!! Tell yr friends!!!!

This month I wrote about some Next Fest demos! Including...

this is a great piece that engages with the question: how do you represent queerness in history? and answers: not like this, lol

If you're informed enough to condemn Israel's atrocities, you're informed enough to understand the distinction between Israel the nation state and Judaism and Jewishness as religious, cultural, and ethnic identities.

‘I know this feeling so well. It’s the most free you can ever feel.’ thewhitepube.co.uk/texts/2026/u...

I’m not buying anything in the steam sale but if I were here are some things I would purchase! NORCO- a beautiful sci fi point and click game set in Louisiana. Act 1 is free and the whole thing is $5 SKALD: Against the Black Priory- an rpg with dice rolling and a lot of beautiful, dark pixel art.

Smelter demon? I sure hope he doesn't

I’m not buying anything in the steam sale but if I were here are some things I would purchase! NORCO- a beautiful sci fi point and click game set in Louisiana. Act 1 is free and the whole thing is $5 SKALD: Against the Black Priory- an rpg with dice rolling and a lot of beautiful, dark pixel art.

Hey, my first game, a surreal visual novel set in a near-apocalyptic Texas, is on sale for 25% off. In 2026 it is cheaper than like half a burrito. You should get it, so that I can keep making cool stuff for you.

Eid Mubarak, New York.

“People sometimes feel embarrassed of acting in Arabic, so they try to act in English. I'm trying to encourage them to roleplay in Arabic, but sometimes [even] I feel a little bit shy." Members of an Iraqi tabletop club discuss growing, teaching, and the oddities of RPG cultural barriers.

One way I know no one involved in AI ads can write anything is no one bothers varying the sentences in their commercials. “Oh you’re a prompter you can edit the text” it seems like you can’t because every sentence has exactly the same structure

After last SGF, being alone and Latino in games media felt loud. This epsiode was just a small slice of that pain and fear. share.google/j6GaQdPpBQub...

wow I love elden ring! It’s so great that it doesn’t have a horrible mushroom area

Hi! Just reposting this as a reminder I could really use work. Happy to do anything within the games industry/journalism sphere but also very open to roles outside of the space. I’m a great writer/editor and have a background in arts development, administration, and grant writing. Any leads welcomed

Whether used as a learning tool or a way to reconnect with our culture, playing games in Irish is a fantastic way to experience the beauty of the language. You can check out these games and more with the Games From Ireland Steam Event. store.steampowered.com/sale/gamesfr... #GamesFromIreland

I've got a 1/8th page and a 1/4 page spot open for the March issue of Unwinnable Monthly. Get your cool project in front of our cool readers. unwinnable.com/Advertise/

excellent article from Autumn and a sober reminder how many gaming publications are all-male and white and seem to have no motivation to, for example, follow a boycott or report on misogynistic trends in technology. Of course men can write about misogyny, but… where is it?

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! I wrote a review for a Mexican-Irish fusion restaurant in Jersey City, but also wrote about American identity in an empire in decline ☘️ johnpaulbrammer.substack.com/p/everyone-i...

Despite filing a return in January, the government has made it clear to me that I'm just not getting a tax refund this year for whatever reason. It's no big deal but I was kind of relying on that money sooner than later (or not at all). So, uh, this is a ultra-low priority fundraising post

I wish there was a banner I could add at the top of emails that said “This email was sent with a kind heart and the best of intentions.” Opposed to of course “this email was sent with malice”

playing elden ring 4 years after release means most of the unhelpful comments got filtered out so it’s a lot of cliffs and walls with “liar ahead” but no original lie. actually a very helpful and pleasant experience

going to start putting this together soon!

An evening bonus: an hour-long interview with @meredithgran.com about the wonderful PERFECT TIDES: STATION TO STATION. Check it out for free over on the Ranged Touch Patreon! www.patreon.com/posts/meredi...

I also think it’s funny the designers were like ok. we are going to give you 1,000 big goofy hats to wear that cover your face. The character portrait in the menu? yeah it’s going to be zoomed wayyy in

Just had some "san francisco sourdough" and it wasn’t even a little bit sour. The west coast wins again