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G.URL Magazine is dedicated to reshaping perceptions of female gamers within the gaming community. We achieve this by exploring the intersection of gaming culture with fashion, music, and lifestyle, all of which contribute to the evolving concept of the 'gamer girl'.
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The Bell Tree Forums and Forum Culture
In the fast-paced world of social media, The Bell Tree Forums offer a slice of internet nostalgia where Animal Crossing fans still find their digital home. Long before Twitter wars and TikTok trends, there were forums—a simpler, slower-paced corner of the internet where people gathered to discuss their passions in depth. Among these early digital…
Sukinapan: Inside the Artist’s Surreal Digital Universe
In the vast ocean of Instagram, certain accounts stand out for their ability to transport viewers into another dimension. Sukinapan’s digital art feels like a vivid dream mixed with nostalgia. Her pixelated landscapes and surreal characters strike a perfect balance between whimsy and melancholy, offering followers an escape from reality into a universe that seems…
I think about it all the time: Charli xcx’s BRAT and Motherhood
As BRAT Summer comes to an end, it’s time to look at some of Charli xcx’s most underrated tracks on her BRAT album This BRAT summer we’ve had the Apple dance, Charli XCX’s Boiler Room set in Ibiza, and finally, an iconic collaboration with Billie Eilish on a remix of Guess. But beyond the many…
BLACKSTARKIDS’ “SOULMATEZ!”: A Sonic Rebellion Wrapped in Nostalgia
BLACKSTARKIDS’ “SOULMATEZ!” is a neon-hued love letter to a chaotic world where nostalgia and modern angst collide. In the ever-evolving tapestry of youth culture, BLACKSTARKIDS stand out as both provocateurs and curators. Their latest single, “SOULMATEZ!,” is more than just a catchy track; it’s a manifesto, a collision of sound and vision that captures the…
The Resurrection of MySims: Cosy Nostalgia or Corporate Ploy?
EA bets on cosy vibes and nostalgia, but will the return of MySims warm our hearts or just our wallets? In a gaming landscape where nostalgia sells, EA is dusting off the cobwebs of its once-beloved MySims franchise and reintroducing it to a new generation on the Nintendo Switch. Slated for a 19 November 2024…
A Short Goodbye to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
As Nintendo announces the end of service for Pocket Camp, it’s time to say a temporary farewell to the Animal Crossing worlds within our phones In an email to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp players, Nintendo has announced that the service for the game will sadly be coming to an end on November 28th 2024 at…
Style Savvy: The Nostalgic Dress-Up Game for the Nintendo DS
With the resurgence of digital dress-up games online, one game had surprisingly been ahead of its time… Written by Hafsa Ahmed Dress-up games became a hit in the online digital space during the 2000s. Many of these were the classic, click-and-select gameplays that provided clothes to dress up avatars. However, they didn’t just exist online.…
Fantage: A Glittering Digital Ghost Town
Ah, Fantage—a flashback to the days when the internet felt like a freshly discovered galaxy. Imagine it: 2008, an era where the internet was less algorithmic and more anarchic, where the hottest trend wasn’t about who had the most followers, but who had the most neon-clad avatar in an online game designed for kids. Fantage was the digital utopia for the tweenage crowd, a place where your biggest dilemma was whether to splurge your hard-earned Stars on a new virtual outfit or save up for a more exclusive hairdo. It was a pixelated paradise, until it wasn’t.
Vapourwave: The Aesthetic of Digital Dystopia
Exploring the Dreamlike Nostalgia of an Internet-Born Subculture The 2010s saw the birth of countless digital subcultures, but none have lingered in our collective consciousness quite like Vapourwave. What started as a niche internet movement has become a defining aesthetic for a generation that’s both obsessed with and critical of the past. Dismissed by some…
Spiritfarer: A Game About Life, Death, and Human Connection
How Spiritfarer Embraces the Complexities of Life and Death Written by Calypso Morgan 2020 is a year many of us would rather forget, but if it is to be remembered for one thing, it should be the release of a game that turned the world upside down. This isn’t a reference to Animal Crossing: New…
Can Everdream Village Stand Out in the Cosy Game Boom?
The cosy game genre is more crowded than ever, making it increasingly difficult for new farming sims to stand out. While many lean heavily on familiar mechanics borrowed from classics like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, Everdream Village takes a few welcome risks of its own.
The Contradictions of Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami’s vibrant worlds have captivated audiences for decades, but beneath the rainbow flowers lies a more complicated reality. Following a visit to Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow at the Cleveland Museum of Art, G.URL explores the tension between Murakami’s hopeful artistic vision and his continued support of NFTs. Can one of contemporary art’s most celebrated creators reconcile his legacy with the environmental cost of digital ambition?
Should We Really be so Obsessed with Obsession?
Horror is having its biggest mainstream moment in decades, with independent filmmakers finally being given the recognition they deserve. But while films like Obsession and Backrooms prove the genre has never been more exciting, they also raise bigger questions about representation, perspective, and who still gets to tell horror’s stories.
Minecraft Servers Are So Back
Minecraft is having a real community renaissance, and smaller, more intentional servers are leading the way. As players return for creativity, comfort, and connection, spaces like Starless SMP show how powerful cosy, people first worlds can be. In this feature, we talk to the team behind Starless about building a safe, welcoming server for girls and nonbinary players, from plushies and post offices to magazines and daily events. We also introduce G.URL SMP, now live at play.gurlworld.live.
The Ebonix Effect with Danielle ‘Ebonix’ Udogaranya
Ten years into her work in Black character design, Danielle ‘Ebonix’ Udogaranya reflects on influence, visibility, and the future of games.
Sarah Kalum on Chic, Sustainable Knitwear
Sarah Kalum’s distinctive knitwear — all dark hues, striking motifs and hand-shaped silhouettes — has quietly built a devoted following online. Here, she talks to us about her artistic beginnings, her process and the community that has embraced her work.
Habbo x Neopets is the Crossover Nobody Saw Coming
When two icons of early internet life collide, magic happens. Habbo Hotel and Neopets have teamed up for a crossover bursting with pixel nostalgia, pet companions, and collectible chaos. It’s more than a campaign: it’s a time capsule from 2005, reborn for the players who never really logged out.
Has Addison Rae Danced, Screamed, and Claimed Her Place as Pop’s Next Icon?
Has the recipe detailing the makings of a true pop icon been set in stone once and for all? Watching Addison Rae’s meteoric rise — from TikTok fame to the release of her debut album and her first London show — it’s tempting to think it might have.
Claire’s is Closing Because All the Nine-Year-Olds are in Sephora
Back in 2010, Claire’s was the ultimate pre-teen escape: glittery phones, first makeup kits, and tiny piercings. Today, the magic is lost. Childhood is fast-forwarded online, and nine-year-olds are skipping straight to Sephora. Claire’s can’t compete with algorithms — the pre-teen moment it championed is disappearing.
Metaverse Art Comes Alive in Come Into My World
Step into a world where nostalgia, childhood wonder, and digital imagination collide. Come Into My World transforms art exhibitions into immersive journeys, letting you explore seven unique artist-created realms through VR, AR, or your laptop. It’s playful, uncanny, and deeply personal.