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Leigh Alexander (journalist)
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...On February 14, 2015 Alexander released an illustrated short story, Mona. The book features illustrations by Emily Carroll. Alexander also recorded an audiobook version of Mona herself. Alexander cites the video game Silent Hill 2 as an inspiration.[1]
Alexander has since left her position at Gamasutra to become editor-in-chief at Offworld, BoingBoing's video gaming brand. Offworld was launched on March 9 by Alexander and games journalist Laura Hudson. Offworld is a gaming site with a focus on diversity and inclusiveness within the gaming community. The site features editorials, news pieces, and articles from guest writers, such as video game developer Zoe Quinn.[2]
Bibliography
[edit]- Breathing Machine: A Memoir of Computers (January 2014, Thought Catalog)
- Clipping Through: One Mad Week in Video Games (August 2014, Gumroad)
- Mona (February 2015, Gumroad)
Gamergate controversy
[edit]On August 28, 2014, Alexander published an article on Gamasutra titled "Gamers' don't have to be your audience. 'Gamers' are over". The article was quickly picked up by members of Gamergate who took issue with the Alexander's stance on gaming culture.[3] The article became a focal point within the Gamergate controversy, with Alexander facing harassment from members of the Gamergate movement.[4] Alexander's article led to Intel pulling all of their ads from Gamasutra after Gamergate's outcry. Alexander criticized Intel's decision, saying "Intel was fleeced by a hate mob."[5] Intel later apologized for removing their ad campaign from Gamasutra although they never reinstated the ads.[6]
In interview with MSNBC Digital that aired on October 21st, 2014, Leigh Alexander spoke out against the Gamergate movement and talked about the harassment of game developer Zoe Quinn. Alexander stated that her criticism of Gamergate stemmed from what she believes to be "the terroristic dominance of traditional appetites in what should be a diverse and creative field."[7]
During GDC 2015, Alexander hosted the #1ReasonToBe panel. The panel was dedicated to better serve minorities within the video games industry and was spawned from the #1reasonwhy Twitter campaign about the lack of female representation within the video game industry. Alexander advocated for more women to stand up against harassment within games media and create spaces for minorities and marginalized groups within gaming culture. Referencing both the panel and her website Offworld, Alexander said that "creating spaces like this one in your work environment doesn’t have to be a huge upheaval. Simply create space for our experiences in our work and lives and listen to us."[8] The panel was well received by members of the games press like Polygon's Danielle Riendeau. The panel drew a large audience and featured multiple standing ovations from attendees.[9]
Jim Sterling
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Voice acting work
[edit]Sterling's voice has appeared in multiple independent video games, such as Jazzpunk, Volume, Inhale/Sepulchre/Exhale, and You Are The Reason.[10]
Peach Kelli Pop
[edit]Peach Kelli Pop is a Canadian/American garage- rock band founded by Allie Hannon in 2009 in Ottawa, Canada. Allie Hannon is the band's sole member and primary songwriter. On tour, Hannon is accompanied on stage by various friends rather than a dedicated touring band.[11] Peach Kelli Pop is currently signed to Burger Records.[12]
Peach Kelli Pop's sound has been compared to 60's girl groups and referred to as power pop.[13] Hannon cites the anime Sailor Moon as a primary influence on her style and covers the series' theme song during live performances and on her third album, Peach Kelli Pop III.[14]
Hannon has been the drummer for the Canadian punk band White Wires since their formation in 2007. In 2009, Hannon began writing songs in her bedroom for a solo project that eventually became Peach Kelli Pop.[15] In 2010, Hannon released her first self-titled album under Peach Kelli Pop under Canadian label Going Gaga Records. In 2012 Peach Kelli Pop's second album, II, was released on Burger Records. The band's third album, titled Peach Kelli Pop III, will be released by Bachelor and Burger Records in April 2015.[16]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Peach Kelli Pop (2010, Going Gaga Records)[16]
- Peach Kelli Pop II (2012, Bachelor Records, Burger Records)[16]
- Peach Kelli Pop III (2015, Bachelor Records, Burger Records)[15] [16]
Singles
[edit]- Panchito Blues (2012, Infinity Cat Recordings)[16]
- Mindreader (2014, Porchcore)[16]
- ^ Alexander, Leigh. "Announcing Mona, an illustrated short story".
- ^ Weber, Rachel. "Boing Boing relaunches Offworld". Gameindustry.biz. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "That Gamers' are over' article: GG, you read it wrong. I annotated it". Medium. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ Cross, Katherine. "What 'GamerGate' Reveals About the Silencing of Women". RH Reality Check. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ Wingfield, Nick. "Intel Pulls Ads From Site After 'Gamergate' Boycott". Bits. The New York Times. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ Tassi, Paul. "Intel Apologizes For Pulling Ads Due To GamerGate Pressure". Forbes. Forbes. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ . MSNBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pXZ3umA9ww.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Parkin, Simon. "Women share their #1ReasonToBe in games, in a powerful GDC panel". Gamasutra. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ Riendeau, Danielle. "The most vital, emotional panel at GDC was #1ReasonToBe". Polygon. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/02/13/wot-i-think-jazzpunk/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Leggett, Penelope (October 10, 2013). "INTERVIEW: OTTAWA SONGSTRESS PEACH KELLI POP". The B-Side. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "BANDS". www.burgerrecords.org. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ^ "Peach Kelli Pop tell us why we should care about their band | AUX.TV". Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ^ "The Intake Form: Meet Peach Kelli Pop, Your New Retro-Punk Obsession". Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ^ a b "Peach Kelli Pop record release and US tour in April". Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ^ a b c d e f "Peach Kelli Pop". Discogs. Retrieved 2015-04-16.