Lauren Orsini
Washington Post
Arlington, VA, United States
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All dressed up with nowhere to go: Cosplaying in the pandemic
“I really thought that my career was set,” one cosplayer said. “The pandemic upended my mind-set.” → Read More
These 'Amonkhet Remastered' Cards Are Coming To 'Magic: The Gathering Arena' This Week
Here's a full list of the multicolor, artifact, and land cards that will be included with the set, plus an early look at new looks for the following three cards... → Read More
'Magic: The Gathering' Removes Racist Cards From The Game
Magic: The Gathering is removing seven cards including “Invoke Prejudice,” which appears to depict a horde of hooded Klansmen. → Read More
Crunchyroll Debuts 8 Inaugural Shows In Its Original Content Lineup
With Crunchyroll Originals, animation occurs in-house within two new production facilities in Los Angeles and Tokyo. → Read More
All The 'Gods Of Magic: The Gathering' 'Theros: Beyond Death' Ranked By Dateability
I’m using my 'Magic: The Gathering' knowledge in the most tawdry way possible: figuring out which of these deities are most worth worshipping—romantically of course. → Read More
Here's Your First Look At New 'Magic: The Gathering' Card 'Oko, Thief of Crowns'
This mythic rare planeswalker card also has some wording that has me scratching my head. → Read More
Exclusive: Meet Oko, The 'Magic: The Gathering' Multiverse's Newest Planeswalker
On Wednesday, for the first time, we get to meet one of the planeswalkers who is spending time in Eldraine. → Read More
How Video Game Music Is Driving A Vinyl Record Resurgence
Are video games art? The thriving resurgence of video game vinyl is just another data point in favor. → Read More
10 New Anime To Check Out For Summer
From science fiction to fantasy to slice-of-life and everything in-between, there’s something for everyone on this list. → Read More
Why 'Magic: The Gathering' Is Primed To Be Netflix's Next Geek Hit
Here are the reasons I think Magic will live up to expectations and becoming Netflix’s next big hit for geeky viewers. → Read More
A Q&A With 'Magic: The Gathering' Mythic Champion Autumn Burchett
Burchett talks about about their recent victory, their extensive 'Magic: The Gathering' career, and what it means to be Magic’s first nonbinary champion: → Read More
How Crunchyroll's Embarrassing New Branding Commemorates Fandom History
The promotion’s earnestness harkens back to the early ‘00s and the unironic (and therefore, laughable) sincerity of anime ads. → Read More
Hidive Joins VRV as Funimation Leaves VRV and Ends Crunchyroll Partnership
A trusted source informs me that the Funimation departure and the new Hidive partnership were not related. → Read More
Meet Jessica Estephan, Magic: The Gathering's First Female Grand Prix Winner
At 23 years old, Magic: The Gathering's first female Grand Prix champion is two years younger than the game itself. → Read More
Hentai Game Portal Nutaku Expands Into Virtual Reality
Once again, there's an 18+ option for VR long before the new technology becomes mainstream. → Read More
'Fangirling' Lets Women Guide The Geek Conversation
“Recently, a person reached out to tell me they’re going to present as female for the first time at a fan convention. Finding out about all of these positive female influences helped them figure out their gender." → Read More
Amazon Shuts Down Anime Strike
A spokesperson for Amazon confirmed that Anime Strike's offerings are now part of Prime Video. → Read More
Japan's Only Crossdressing Death-Metal Vocalist Forms Bodybuilding Idol Group 'Deadlift Lolita'
Once again, I feel required to state that despite the wackiness of the announcement, Ladybeard’s newest project is no joke. → Read More
Hasbro's 'Hanazuki': An Intergalactic Love Letter To 'My Little Pony' Fans
Lively Hanazuki has a lot in common with her pony predecessors. → Read More
14 Captivating Cosplay Calendars For 2017
If you’re a pop culture fan interested in comics, video games, anime, or all three, you might want to consider one of 2017’s numerous cosplay calendar offerings. → Read More