Multi-Player: How Gaming Brings People Together [Video]
Listen as gamers, via their gaming avatars, tell their stories about how games have brought them closer to the people around them. [Polaris]
Category Archives: Culture
“Hobbit House” Under Demolition Threat
A British couple who built a Hobbit-style house from local materials have lost an appeal against demolition by the local authority. They were told the home caused “harm to the character and appearance of the countryside.” Charlie Hague and Megan Williams built the home after living in a caravan for four years before Williams became […]
Top 10 Mind-Bending Facts about Doctor Who [Video]
Watch as Doctor Who’s Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman list 10 Mind Bending facts about Doctor Who. [Nerdist & BBCAmericaTV]
The Evolution of Gaming Consoles: From 1967 to 2013 [Pic]
The evolution of gaming consoles, from 1967 to today. Do you see any consoles missing from this infographic? Let us know in the comments section below! Source: The Evolution of Gaming Consoles
79 Common Mispronunciations [Video]
A weekly show where knowledge junkies get their fix of trivia-tastic information. This week, John Green discusses 79 of the most commonly mispronounced words in English. [Mental Floss]
Twitter to Add “Report” Button for Abusive Tweets (#shoutingback)
Twitter says it is planning to make it easier for users to report abusive and illegal posts. It follows a barrage of threats of rape made against a feminist campaigner. Caroline Criado-Perez began receiving the messages after successfully leading a campaign to have writer Jane Austen featured on a new edition of a British banknote. […]
12 Unwritten Social Rules We All Need to Follow
12 unwritten social rules we should all follow. Would you add any rules to this list? Let us know in the comments section below! [Buzzfeed]
Star Wars Fan Groups: Celebrating a Galaxy Far, Far Away [Video]
From the official Star Wars Youtube channel, a great mini-documentary showcasing some of the most amazing Star Wars fan groups from around the world, including the 501st, the Rebel Legion, and many, many more. [Star Wars | Via Miss K & Mr J]
Alan Turing May Receive Pardon After All
Computing pioneer Alan Turing looks likely to receive a posthumous pardon, despite a previous official rejection of the idea. But the process behind the possible pardon has again raised controversy. We’ve previously covered Turing’s life here at GaS: in short, he not only helped crack the German Enigma encryption (arguably shortening the second world war […]
‘NUFF SAID: Fangirls. [Animated Video]
Where all my fangirls at?? WE ARE THE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE!! (And will you please invite me to your bi-monthly meetings?) [via Jezebel]