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Super Sapphic Ultra Modern Girl
Pop culture’s ongoing sapphic explosionWritten by Ashley SchofieldHappy Pride Month!It’s a damn good time for sapphic representation. To put it one way, lesbians are eating good right now. For the first time in a long time, art made for and by the sapphic community is comfortably back in the mainstream, not hidden away just in…
Charli XCX’s “BRAT”: Hyperpop’s New Masterpiece
Happy Brat Day! Charli XCX has once again taken the pop music world by storm with the release of her latest album, “BRAT,” which dropped today, June 7, 2024. With this album, Charli firmly cements her status as a trailblazer in the hyperpop genre, delivering an electrifying collection that pushes the boundaries of contemporary music…
Bandai Marks 20 Years of Tamagotchi with Iconic Shell Re-releases
Written by Hannah Holowaychuk Twenty years ago, Bandai Namco, Japan’s leading toy manufacturer, unveiled an innovative design for their beloved handheld virtual pet: Tamagotchi Connection (known as Tamagotchi Connexion in Europe). Like many 2000s children, I have some fond (and many not-so-fond) memories of caring for my Tamagotchi. The Tamagotchi Connection quickly became a social…
The Met Gala 2024: Belle Law’s Experience and the “Digitine” Phenomenon
It’s 4:45pm in New York City on the 6th May, the first Monday of the month. I am hot and sweaty as I run towards cheers of adoration coming from the crowd up the street, all gazing up at one of the hotels currently housing their Met Gala idols. I strategically place myself on the…
Laysara: Summit Kingdom Review
Over at G.URL, we were lucky enough to get early access to the upcoming titleLaysara: Summit Kingdom; here’s the scoop! I was honoured when G.URL approached me to review such a unique looking title; bothin style and – in comparison to the games I typically play – genre. Laysara breaks into the scene asthe debut…
Telltale Games: A Phoenix from the Ashes?
An In-depth Review of The Batman Series and The Expanse When asked by G.URL Online to review both Batman: The Telltale Series (2016), and Telltale’s newest game The Expanse (2023), I was eager to examine the rebirth of a studio that, almost overnight, nearly vanished all together. Telltale Games’ near shutdown in 2018 resulted in…
G.URL Magazine Issue 03: Exclusive Interview Preview with VisitNymph
In an exclusive encounter with G.URL Magazine, Nicole Arroyo and Tobey Parker of VisitNymph share the compelling narrative behind their unique artistic collaboration. Known for merging nostalgia with a modern twist, Nicole and Tobey’s journey began in the bustling streets of Queens, New York, where they transformed a decade of friendship into the innovative platform…
Stray Rats x Sonic: A Collision of Streetwear and Sega’s Icon
Stray Rats, the Miami-based streetwear iconoclast, has reinvigorated its partnership with Sonic the Hedgehog, unleashing a collection that marries ’90s video game nostalgia with the raw edge of urban fashion. This latest collaboration, which first dropped in celebration of Sonic’s 30th anniversary, has found new life with a re-launch on April 17th, much to the…
Nintendo Waves Goodbye to Wii U and 3DS Online Services
Farewell to an Era Today, in a move that feels akin to the final credits rolling on a beloved game, Nintendo bids adieu to the online services for the Wii U and 3DS platforms. This moment is significant for gamers everywhere, marking the end of online playability for iconic titles such as Splatoon and Super…
A love letter to High School Musical: Makin’ the Cut!
Words by Willow Najarro How “High School Musical: Makin’ the Cut” Redefined Gaming for a Generation In the heart of every gamer who grew up in the early 2000s, there’s a beat that syncs perfectly with the pulse of the High School Musical franchise. It’s a rhythm infused with the echoes of movie premieres and…
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…
Mum’s Letters in Animal Crossing
In the world of Animal Crossing, the letters from Mum (or Mom) have evolved into something of a cult artefact, a weird blend of digital nostalgia and a reminder of that soft, maternal nudge from a simpler time. They’re these peculiar little notes you receive as you toil away, pulling weeds and catching bugs on your quaint little island. Mum’s letters are equal parts endearing and slightly offbeat—a perfect encapsulation of the game’s charm, but with an undertone that makes you question who’s really writing them and why they keep coming.