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merritt k is a writer, editor and podcaster. She has never played a video game in her life.

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Women-Only Pinball Shows Another Side of Competitive Gaming

I’m not sure what to expect when I show up to Milo’s Yard on a brisk Tuesday evening in early January. The little ...

By merritt k3 days ago2

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The Story of One YouTuber’s Quest to Play Every Single Sonic Game

Jamie Clement has played a lot of Sonic the Hedgehog games. “I’ve played at least a hundred,” the 30-year-old YouTuber known as The ...

By merritt kJanuary 11, 20190

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Why Waluigi Will Never, Ever Be Playable in Super Smash Bros.

Nintendo’s fighting game series, Super Smash Bros., is no stranger to controversy — from overpowered characters to including mechanics that seem designed to frustrate competitive ...

By merritt kJanuary 2, 20195

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