How “Very Mindful, Very Demure” Became the Internet’s Latest Phrase
Because nothing says “I’m totally unbothered” like meticulously curated restraint. The internet, a wild and unpredictable beast, never fails to surprise with the phrases it decides to bless—or curse—us with. This time, it’s the delightful “very mindful, very demure,” a phrase that’s somehow managed to infiltrate our collective consciousness, especially on TikTok, turning everything from…
Charli XCX’s Brat Era Takes Over Dress to Impress
This Might Be the Best Brat Collab Yet Just when we thought our favourite digital dress-up game, Dress to Impress (DTI), had reached its peak, they’ve gone and outdone themselves. If you read our recent piece, “The New Era of Digital Dress-Up: How Roblox’s Dress to Impress Captivates a Generation”, you’ll know we’re completely besotted…
City Pop: The Soundtrack and Aesthetic of 1980s Japan
Exploring the vibrant music and visual culture that captured the essence of Japan's urban lifestyle during its economic boom, and its resurgence in the digital age.
The New Era of Digital Dress-Up: How Roblox’s “Dress to Impress” Captivates a Generation
In recent years, many female gamers have found themselves nostalgic for childhood staples like GirlsGoGames and Disney’s Pixie Hollow—once thriving, now long gone. Nearly two decades after its launch, Roblox is keeping the spirit alive, turning outfit creation into a competitive, multiplayer experience.
The Rise of Inclusive, Low-Pressure Communities
In a world of hyper-competitive and often toxic gaming environments, women look for a sanctuary to simply enjoy their games without the noise of exclusion. In the increasingly noisy world of online gaming, where hyper-competitive environments and toxic behavior often dominate, the need for alternative spaces is more crucial than ever. These spaces aren’t necessarily…
What Makes or Breaks a Video Game to Screen Adaptation?
Examining the Evolution and Future of Video Game Adaptations It’s the early nineties, and video games have just experienced a boom in popularity. As two extremely visual mediums, film adaptations of video games felt like a no-brainer. Turning an already extremely popular intellectual property into a blockbuster film should be a guaranteed success, like the…
Frutiger Aero: The Iconic 2000s Tech and Corporation Aesthetic, and its Sub-genres.
Written by Nataly Ornelas It’s 2007. After a long day at school, you’ve come home to try out the new Windows OS. You sit down on your good-old ergonomic chair and scoot up to your wooden desk, booting up your bulky PC and monitor. After a minute of watching the agonisingly slow loading screen, you…
Sonny Angels: The Cherubic Collectibles You Didn’t Know You Needed
Sonny Angels don’t just give you wings – they also lighten your wallet! Alright, let’s dive into the world of Sonny Angels. Picture this: you’re wandering through a labyrinthine Japanese department store, and suddenly, you’re ambushed by a horde of tiny cherubic figures. Each one is donning an outrageous headgear – a strawberry, a panda,…
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,…
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?