In Real Life: The News From The Intersection Of Games & The Real World

Everything that affects the lives of gamers and things gamers care about is right here. If it’s a brush with the law, new legislation affecting gaming, or just the many cool things happening in gaming culture, IRL’s the place to be.

  • Spider-Man’s Got a New Comic With a Creepy as Hell Theme Song

    Spider-Man’s Got a New Comic With a Creepy as Hell Theme Song

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    Seasons may shift and the leaves may change colours, but there will always be another Spider-Man comic from Marvel digging into another facet of Peter Parker’s life. At a time when he just really ain’t having his best day, and even more badness is on the horizon for him and his friends, here comes Spine Tingling…

  • GTA Has A Weird History On Nintendo Consoles

    GTA Has A Weird History On Nintendo Consoles

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    Grand Theft Auto is one of the biggest, most popular video game franchises in history. It has sold millions of games across nearly every platform released since the PS1 and courted more controversy than perhaps any other video game series ever created. And it’s done all this while mostly avoiding Nintendo consoles.

  • YouTuber Valkyrae Under Fire Over Skin Care Line

    YouTuber Valkyrae Under Fire Over Skin Care Line

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    After streamer Valkyrae’s skincare line RFLCT drew criticism for its promises to help offset the negative effects of computer light,” the YouTube has issued a statement. Yesterday, Valkyrae posted a voice note acknowledging the pushback and promised to answer questions in a future stream.