Loot Crate filed for bankruptcy
Loot Crate, a nerd-centric subscription service that sends customers a box of junk every month, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Entitled gamers demand Walmart cater to their tastes in store decor
In the wake of a mass shooting at a Texas Walmart last weekend that killed 22 people, Walmart sent a memo to store managers instructing them to remove all violent video game signs and displays. Not the games, just the signs and displays.
Wil Wheaton sues Legendary Geek & Sundry for breach of contract
Former child actor and pretend nerd Wil Wheaton is suing Legendary Geek & Sundry. According to Wheaton, they hired him to create, write, and produce a web series called Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana.
Funko’s behavior is making me reevaluate my decision to collect their stuff
Considering how Funko's business is based entirely on fans and collectors, it's quite remarkable how unfriendly they are to both.
Kyoto Animation arson attack kills at least 33 people
A lone arsonist targetted Kyoto Animation, an anime studio in Kyoto, Japan. Authorities believe the death toll to be at least 33 people, with another 36 injured, some critically. (more…)
Nintendo announces new $199 handheld-only Switch, the Switch Lite
Nintendo announced a new model of the Switch, the Switch Lite. It is a handheld-only, one-piece model that will cost $199.