Walt Braley is a comedy and entertainment writer based in Chicago. He tries to explore the most interesting (or hilarious) facets of media and pop-culture using a mixture of humor and thorough ...

Starting with a secret copy of Warcraft II on his parent’s Windows 95, Ben has developed a lifelong obsession with video games. Drawn to darker and more horrifying games, he enjoys diving into the ...

Dungeons & Dragons used to be a weird little hobby, seen as hopelessly nerdy, childish, and even Satanic. Now it’s a bigger cultural deal than Monopoly, even chess. It’s featured in Stranger Things ...

Some parts of making a Dungeons & Dragons character go beyond filling in a character sheet and doing the math. For some players, coming up with a backstory is the hardest part of the puzzle to put ...

Subvert game expectations to surprise your table and DM, like creating a light-hearted rogue. Combine odd class and background options, like a wayfarer-urban druid duo for unique backstories.

Welcome to No Shame November! This week we're diving into the pop culture we love that society tells us we shouldn't. The last thing you want to be thinking while playing Dungeons and Dragons is, “Is ...