io9Gamesio9GamesHex & Co. Built a Beloved Gaming Community—Now It's OrganizingThe professional DMs, board game experts, and card game tacticians voted to unionize with Workers United, and are…ByLinda CodegaPublishedSeptember 29, 2023Comments (3)
io9ComicsIndiesio9ComicsIndiesGet a First Peek at General Strike, a New Comic Supporting the Hollywood StrikesGrant Morrison, Matteo Pizzolo, and Brian Michael Bendis joined with TV writers from The Boys, Daredevil, and more…ByCheryl EddyPublishedSeptember 26, 2023Comments (7)
io9Gamesio9GamesTerraforming Mars Creators Will Not Be Using AI in Their Next ProjectAfter substantial backlash, the CEO of FryxGames released a statement defending AI in Terraforming Mars.ByLinda CodegaPublishedSeptember 21, 2023Comments (25)
io9Gamesio9GamesThe Gaming Shelf Gets Outsourced (to Space!)Check in for all new games, crowdfunding campaigns, and even a selection of Actual Plays.ByLinda CodegaPublishedSeptember 19, 2023Comments (3)
io9Gamesio9GamesTerraforming Mars Publisher Calls AI 'Too Powerful' Not to UseGenerative AI art was used to create illustrations for its upcoming expansion, and it sounds like the developer is…ByJustin CarterPublishedSeptember 17, 2023Comments (17)
io9Gamesio9GamesThe Gaming Shelf Hunts for Hellwhales on the Sea of DeathAfter we wink at the supremely successful D&D picket, a new section of the Gaming Shelf makes its debut.ByLinda CodegaPublishedSeptember 5, 2023
io9Gamesio9GamesGrant Howitt's Eat the Reich Asks If You're Willing to Be a MonsterAn interview with the game designer on balancing sexy vampires with tasteless violence, and how not to screw up a…ByLinda CodegaPublishedAugust 28, 2023Comments (5)
io9Gamesio9GamesPirate Borg Is a Grimdark Undead Nightmare Fueled by Sea ShantiesLuke Stratton chats about his new game that pits sea-born zombies of the Caribbean against pirates high on their…ByLinda CodegaPublishedAugust 9, 2023Comments (3)
io9Toys and Collectiblesio9Toys and CollectiblesHasbro Answers Our Burning Questions About Its Star Wars Ghost Haslabio9 spoke with Hasbro's team at San Diego Comic-Con about the new Star Wars ship.ByGermain LussierPublishedJuly 26, 2023Comments (16)
io9Gamesio9GamesThe Gaming Shelf Carves Out the GardenCassi Mothwin's newest solo journaling game based on Chris Bissette's The Wretched uses tumbling blocks to heighten…ByLinda CodegaPublishedJuly 25, 2023
Tech NewsGadgetsTech NewsGadgetsEven the Flipper Zero Is Getting Its Own App StoreExpanding the usefulness of the electronic multi-tool is easy with Flipper Apps, or you can just use it to play…ByAndrew LiszewskiPublishedJuly 24, 2023
Tech NewsGadgetsTech NewsGadgetsLG's New Instant Coffee Machine Mixes Two Pods and Generates Twice the TrashIts Nasa-inspired design also looks like the Apollo lunar lander is relieving itself in your coffee cup.ByAndrew LiszewskiPublishedJuly 20, 2023Comments (41)
io9Toys and Collectiblesio9Toys and CollectiblesThis Week's Toy News Is a Busytown Full of Scarry Friends and Scary FoesSuper7 is bringing Richard Scarry's iconic children's book characters to your toy shelf.ByAndrew Liszewski and James WhitbrookPublishedJuly 17, 2023Comments (2)
io9Gamesio9GamesThe Gaming Shelf Travels With The Last CaravanThis week's absolutely stacked gaming column highlights new bundles, charity releases, and KiwiRPG Week.ByLinda CodegaPublishedJune 13, 2023Comments (5)
Tech NewsGadgetsTech NewsGadgets$165 Airplane Face Rest Promises a More Comfortable FlightYour fellow passengers might film you, but you'll be sound asleep anyway.ByAndrew LiszewskiPublishedJune 2, 2023Comments (43)
Tech NewsGadgetsTech NewsGadgetsKodak Vibes: This Disposable-Style Digital Camera Makes You Wait 24 Hours to See Your PhotosThe Flashback limits you to 27 shots, and you'll have to wait 24 hours to see how they turn out.ByAndrew LiszewskiPublishedJune 1, 2023Comments (11)
io9Gamesio9GamesDon Your Aether-Armor With the Gaming ShelfWarrior-mages clash in midair mecha showdowns! Also: check out a new traveling game and journey through cryptid…ByLinda CodegaPublishedMay 30, 2023
io9Gamesio9GamesCelebrate AAPI Month With Games Created by Global DesignersAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to the gaming table with martial artists, volleyball…ByLinda CodegaPublishedMay 25, 2023Comments (2)
io9Gamesio9GamesFablecraft Wants to Lower the Barrier for Virtual Tabletop GamingWith a guided character creation and a very specific kind of game available, the fantasy TTRPG is focused on…ByLinda CodegaPublishedMay 17, 2023Comments (1)
Tech NewsGadgetsTech NewsGadgetsBird Buddy Is Introducing Camera-Equipped Smart Hummingbird Feeder, Bird BathSkip the binoculars and let the Bird Buddy deliver voyeuristic bird photos right to your smartphone.ByAndrew LiszewskiPublishedMay 16, 2023Comments (1)