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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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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.
Once Upon a Katamari is the Joyful, Weird Comeback We’ve Waited 14 Years For
After 14 years of silence, Katamari Damacy is back to roll through time and grab your attention.
What Happened to Habbo? Habbo Hotel Turns 25
Habbo Hotel turns 25 this year, marking a chaotic legacy of furniture scams, controversy, internet infamy and unexpected survival. Once a hotspot, it faced near collapse – but it’s still online, and still finding ways to reinvent itself for a new generation.
Hello Kitty’s First Major DLC Arrives — and It’s Made of Flour
Hello Kitty’s first ever DLC is dropping — and it’s a dreamy, flour-dusted world of magic ruins, soft girl lore, and new bestie Cogimyun. Wheatflour Wonderland launches this September, bringing the biggest update yet to Island Adventure. Think bakery-core meets mythic quest, with carbs, cuteness, and emotional depth.
Inside the Polly Pocket Compact… and Beyond the Designer Toy Boom
This week’s Polly Pocket × GCDS compact isn’t just a nostalgic nod; it’s launching amid a flourishing designer toy scene. From Pop Mart’s Space Molly and sculptural Hironō to the gentle glow of Smiskis and TikTok’s Sonny Angel wave, miniature toys have become fashionable companions, mood activators and little cultural icons.
Has the Girl’s Girl Become the New Pick-Me Girl?
Is this the disguised weapon against the divine feminine?
Meet the New Faces of Zelda and Link
No A-listers. No viral stunt casting. Nintendo just revealed the faces of Link and Zelda for its live-action film — and it’s refreshingly understated. Rising talents Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth step into the green tunic and royal gown, signalling a quieter, more serious take on Hyrule’s cinematic debut.
Sunset Valley Is Rotting, and I’m Still Playing
With every new life sim release, something gets shinier — but also flatter. Meanwhile, The Sims 3 continues to spiral in on itself, breaking in new ways and revealing stranger layers the longer you play. 600 hours deep, it’s still the only game I know that feels alive in its decay.
If The Alters Had a Wardrobe Mod, It’d Look Like ZA/UM Atelier in Paris
ZA/UM Atelier just crash-landed at Paris Fashion Week with The Alters collection – a cyber-survivalist line fusing gaming weirdness, Gorpcore outerwear and glitch-pattern kimonos. It’s clothing built for alternate timelines, dystopian cities and looting your future self’s wardrobe. A sharp, worldbuilding collision of high fashion and speculative identity play.
Steven Universe Spin-Off “Lars of the Stars” Is Official
Lars is no longer the grumpy donut boy — he’s pink, powerful, and leading a rebel crew across gem-controlled galaxies. Lars of the Stars, a new Steven Universe spin-off from Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey, is real, it’s canon, and it’s coming to Prime Video.
5 Must-Watch Runs From SGDQ 2024
Dive Into the Best of Summer Games Done Quick with These Five Unmissable Speedruns Written by Terry Ross Once a year, thousands of gamers turn off the cosy droning of the YouTube lo-fi beats streams which accompany their workweek and switch over to something far more exciting: the summer Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon. For…
Rock Band: The Game That Defined Your Music Taste Without You Realising It
The Unsung Influence of Rock Band and Guitar Hero on Modern Emo and Music Culture Written by Kayla Moreno Y2K and its subcultures have been seeing a massive resurgence over the past several years. It’s known that when people crave a sense of comfort, nostalgia waves often bring them peace. Things that are reminiscent of…
Gaming Purity and the Attitude Towards Cheats and Wikis
The Holier-Than-Thou Attitude Towards Cheats and Wikis in Single-Player Games In the hallowed halls of single-player video games, there’s an unspoken hierarchy among players—a purity test, if you will. On one side, you have the self-proclaimed purists, those who wear their struggle and perseverance like badges of honor. On the other, there are the pragmatists,…
Katy Perry Returns with “Woman’s World”
A Controversial Comeback for the Singer’s Sixth Studio Album Katy Perry has once again graced the pop music scene with her latest single, “Woman’s World,” released today, July 12, 2024. This track marks a significant moment in her career as it’s the first single from her upcoming, yet-to-be-titled sixth studio album. Perry’s announcement and teasers…
Defining The Fashion Metaverse
Redefining the Digital Luxury Experience The concept of the fashion metaverse has rapidly evolved from a niche experiment to a burgeoning frontier where technology, fashion, and social interaction converge. With platforms like DREST leading the charge, the metaverse offers a transformative space for brands and consumers alike. This thought piece explores the intricate dynamics of…
Is the IT Girl Just an Online Girl?
Unpacking the ways digital life crafts and complicates the ‘it girl’ of today; where fame is fast, curated, and endlessly performative, raising the question: is the it girl now just a chronically online girl?
Bayonetta Glasses: The Ultimate Confidence Boost in Eyewear
Skinny glasses are back! There has been a resurgence of narrow, rectangular frames over the past six months. The resurrection of this eye-catching style can be attributed to Gabbriette Bechtel and Bella Hadid. In late 2023, photos of the two models in chic-sexy frames began circulating on TikTok with the hashtag #bayonettaglasses. Bayonetta, the star…
Crafting Happiness with ‘Cutecore’ Art – An Exclusive Interview with Maple May
Maple May, the creative force behind Maple May Studio, is an emerging artist known for her enchanting ‘cutecore’ aesthetic that seamlessly blends nostalgia with contemporary charm. As a recent university graduate with a degree in art, Maple’s journey into the world of hand-painting and crafting has been marked by her unwavering passion for all things…
G.URL, So Confusing: Dismantling Female Rivalry Through Hyperpop
Charli XCX & Lorde’s ability to “work it out on the remix” goes beyond the mere squashing of beef, it’s an honest exploration of 21st century female relationships Charli XCX has been largely iconic online since the days of Tumblr in 2014 when her song Boom Clap swept the charts and graced the big screen…
The Greatest Fashion Game You Can’t Play Anymore
A Tribute to Pixie Hollow Online Written by Terry Ross Pixie Hollow Online was a web-based social game launched by Disney Online in the Fall of 2008. In it, players could create their own fairy and explore the lush natural environments of the Disney Fairies Franchise. My mixed feelings about the Disney megacorporation aside, it…