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Boston Celtics
fromMashable
2 days ago

Do you know ball? Inside the internet's most obsessive basketball debate.

Ball knowledge in basketball transcends trivia, encompassing a deeper understanding of the game's systems and player roles.
#rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
2 days ago
New York Rangers

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats - Blue Seat Blogs

Rangers' youth infusion is changing team culture and driving recent wins despite most being bottom of the lineup players.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
2 days ago

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats - Blue Seat Blogs

Rangers' youth infusion is changing team culture and driving recent wins despite most being bottom of the lineup players.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
#nhl
fromRMNB
1 day ago
Washington Capitals

Inside Out Classic will turn Capitals vs. Rangers into real-time animated game inspired by popular Disney-Pixar movies

The NHL Inside Out Classic features an animated telecast using advanced technology for a unique viewing experience aimed at younger fans.
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats - Blue Seat Blogs

Rangers face active trade-deadline uncertainty involving Vincent Trocheck, Braden Schneider, Sam Carrick, and Jonathan Quick, with skepticism about GM Chris Drury's decision-making.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 day ago

Inside Out Classic will turn Capitals vs. Rangers into real-time animated game inspired by popular Disney-Pixar movies

The NHL Inside Out Classic features an animated telecast using advanced technology for a unique viewing experience aimed at younger fans.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
fromKotaku
1 day ago

AI-Generated Interview With One Piece Actor Published By Esquire

Esquire's Joy Ling stated, 'We were stoked to have some face time with the Japanese-American actor, but his schedule prevented it. With a driving need for a feature, we had to be inventive.'
Humor
Video games
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Meet the 'Club Penguin' superfans giving the game a second life

Club Penguin was a popular virtual world for tweens, but it faced shutdowns and attempts at revival after Disney's closure.
Brooklyn
fromPublishersWeekly.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn to Get Its Own Comic Convention This Fall

Brooklyn will host its inaugural comics festival, the Brooklyn Expo of Comics, on November 14-15, organized by BODEGA to support local comic artists.
Film
fromVulture
4 days ago

What the Heck Is Going On in the Back Room in Backrooms?

A24's horror film Backrooms features a furniture-store employee discovering endless, eerie back rooms filled with unsettling sights.
#creator-economy
fromForbes
4 days ago
Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

fromVariety
2 months ago
Television

Wonder Project Leans Into Social Media Creators to Drive Viewership and Audience Insights

Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
fromVariety
2 months ago
Television

Wonder Project Leans Into Social Media Creators to Drive Viewership and Audience Insights

fromKotaku
4 days ago

New Lego Contest Teases Big Pokemon TCG Crossover

Lego has announced a new Lego Ideas contest that will see one fan's Pokémon card build turned into a real set. The so-called 'Pokémon Trading Card Game Challenge' is all about fans submitting designs for Lego sets of between 400 and 2500 pieces that recreate an original 'dynamic' Pokémon TCG card.
Board games
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
5 days ago

Dodgers fans most optimistic among all MLB fanbases

Los Angeles Dodgers fans are the most optimistic in MLB, with 99.8% favoring hope for the upcoming season.
MMA
fromKotaku
5 days ago

UFC Boss Dana White Tells Fans To Shut Up About AI Ads

Dana White confirmed UFC's use of AI-generated images and dismissed fan concerns, urging them to simply consume the product.
fromKotaku
5 days ago

World Of Warcraft's First Official LGBTQ Pride Event Discovered By Dataminers - Kotaku

Darkspear Dash will be available on the Feathermoon-US server from June 27 to June 29, right when Running of the Trolls is set to take place this year and during Pride Month.
SF LGBT
Liverpool FC
fromBBC
6 days ago

More than the Score - From Salah to LeBron: How do fans cope when their favourites leave? - BBC Sounds

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool after nine years, marking the end of an era for the club and its fans.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

I Went to a Hip-Hop Streamer Convention and All I Got Was This Piece of Content

Twitch streamer Tylil James captivates fans at MVP Arena with viral dance performances, showcasing the intersection of online fame and live entertainment.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
#rec-room
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Games
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Go play this secret game in your TikTok DMs | TechCrunch

TikTok has introduced a secret emoji game in DMs where users bounce across alligators to compete for high scores.
Social media marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

'Elite clippers' are earning big paychecks by helping podcasters and livestreamers stay in your social feed

Clippers are emerging as a new class of creators, earning significant income by posting engaging snippets on social media platforms.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 weeks ago

"Like a Family Reunion": We Went to DC's Annual Black Nerd Convention - Washingtonian

I don't feel out of place like this. It's like a family reunion. I love the creativity that's always been here, said Tameka Hendon, who has been attending since 2019. She said her friend handmade her customized cosplay, which features a motorized rotating ballerina in the wig, and was inspired by Queen Charlotte's Swan wig in Bridgerton.
Washington DC
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

AI will power Fandom from spectator to co-star

Generative AI enables media companies to maintain constant fan engagement by scaling personalized content creation beyond traditional production limits, transforming passive consumers into active co-creators within brand-safe parameters.
Games
fromWGB
1 week ago

Street Fighter 6's Alex Controversy Explained: Why Fans Are So Weirded Out

Street Fighter 6 controversially alters Alex's backstory, changing his relationship with Patricia from a sisterly bond to a romantic one.
New York Rangers
fromBlue Seat Blogs
2 weeks ago

Submit your questions for Live From the Blue Seats - Blue Seat Blogs

Live From the Blue Seats podcast returns to discuss Rangers on-ice performance following JT Miller's return, with producer JL, Tyler, and possibly Hope hosting while Dave and Rob are unavailable.
#fandom-communities
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
Social media marketing
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 weeks ago

Reddit shares insight into the growth of sports fandoms in the app

Reddit published a comprehensive guide showing how users engage with sports content, revealing NFL season as the dominant driver of app downloads and engagement, with significant spikes during March Madness, Kentucky Derby, and other major sporting events.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Epic and Disney now let Fortnite creators make Star Wars games

Epic Games and Disney launch Star Wars-themed custom game creation tools for Fortnite creators, with publishing available starting May 1st, deepening their partnership following Disney's $1.5 billion investment.
#fan-edits
Social media marketing
fromwww.cnn.com
3 weeks ago

Gen Z's fan edits are a staple of internet culture. Movie studios are finally buying in | CNN Business

Movie studios hire fan editors to create viral content targeting Gen Z and millennials, with platforms like HBO, Netflix, and Lionsgate leveraging fan edits for marketing and franchise revival.
Social media marketing
fromwww.cnn.com
3 weeks ago

Gen Z's fan edits are a staple of internet culture. Movie studios are finally buying in | CNN Business

Movie studios hire fan editors to create viral content targeting Gen Z and millennials, with platforms like HBO, Netflix, and Lionsgate leveraging fan edits for marketing and franchise revival.
fromThe Drum
4 weeks ago

Own it or miss it: how tech is harnessing sports moments in marketing

Sport has become a powerful tool for global brand engagement, enabling companies to build deeper connections with audiences in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. Real-time data and immersive fan experiences allow brands to create personalized interactions that resonate across diverse markets and demographics.
Marketing
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Pokemon Pokopia Fan Artists, Are Y'all Okay?

Humans have disappeared and their Pokémon have been left behind, trying to make the remains of the old civilization into one that they can live in and sustain by themselves. Throughout this process, these Pokémon talk about how much they miss their human partners, and the information we can glean from the notes and letters we find lying around is that a climate crisis forced them to evacuate the planet and leave the Pokémon in a massive PC server for their safety.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Chicago Cubs
fromObstructedview
1 month ago

Giga-TOOTBLAN triple play appreciation post

A bloop single produced chaotic base-running, leading to Seiya thrown out at second and both Bregman and Shaw tagged out, costing runs.
Skiing
fromDefector
1 month ago

It's Time To Get Cozy At The Podium | Defector

Medal-winning Olympians swap damp performance gear for insulated outerwear and warm beanies on the podium to stay cozy after events.
Video games
fromComicBook.com
3 weeks ago

Mario Fans Are Trying to Set a New World Record for MAR10 Day

GameStop's NYC location will attempt to break the world record for most people dressed as Mario on March 10th, 2026, offering prizes including a Nintendo Switch 2 to participants.
Games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Pokemon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them

Pokemon celebrates 30 years as the highest-grossing media franchise, maintaining global cultural phenomenon status through games, trading cards, and mobile apps that continue attracting new generations.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 month ago

How fandom became culture's power center - and a blueprint for Gen Z's economic influence | Fortune

Fandom empowers Gen Z and Gen Alpha to co-create culture, shape IP, and convert collective creativity into real economic and cultural power.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How MLB can make baseball relevant on a fast-changing internet

Major League Baseball faces persistent decline in viewership and attendance despite recent momentum from the 2025 World Series, which achieved record-breaking viewership numbers and renewed fan enthusiasm.
Television
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The 'Heated Rivalry' Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart

Obsessive parasocial fandom around a breakout hockey romance fuels intense online scrutiny, hate messaging, and ethical dilemmas for fan accounts handling paparazzi and unconsented content.
Film
fromPAPER Magazine
1 month ago

Can Social Media Be More Like Letterboxd?

Letterboxd provides a low-stakes space for casual, unguarded movie opinions amid broader internet fatigue, outrage-driven monetization, and retreat from public discourse.
fromBavarian Football Works
1 month ago

Which fanbase do you have an irrational dislike for?

In the Bundesliga, the obvious starting point is Borussia Dortmund. Their Yellow Wall is iconic, the atmosphere incredible, and the tradition undeniable. Yet the nonstop "underdog versus Bayern Munich" narrative can feel exhausting. You respect the passion, but the moral-victory energy after narrow losses? That can grate. Then there's Schalke 04. Even during seasons when Schalke aren't competing near the top, the anti-Bayern Munich sentiment never fades. Maybe it's regional pride, maybe it's history,
Soccer (FIFA)
Digital life
fromTheSavvyGamer
1 month ago

20 Ways The Comment Section Rewrote Culture - TheSavvyGamer

Comment sections transformed online interaction by turning reactions into visible currency, reshaping content creation, amplification, reputation management, and public behavior.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How sports leagues are vying for Gen Z and Gen Alpha's attention to build the next generation of fans

Gen Z and Gen Alpha consume sports digitally, show lower avid-fan rates, and require teams to adapt content packaging and distribution.
fromTalkNats.com
2 months ago

The on-line bullies in the sports talk world | TalkNats.com

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans.
Washington Nationals
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Anime & Manga Club: An Afternoon Full Of Fun | SF

Come join at the Park Branch Library, every 2nd Sunday of the month, for an afternoon of anime, manga, discussion, art, and lots of fun. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This club is for teens ages 12-18 years old. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur. Address: 1833 Page Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco
Books
fromDefector
2 months ago

Fanfiction's Total Cultural Victory | Defector

Fifty Shades of Grey's transition from fanfiction to mainstream publishing transformed the industry, proving fanfiction-originated romances can be highly lucrative and culturally influential.
fromOver the Monster
2 months ago

OTM Open Thread 2/2: Happy Truck Day!

Hello and happy Monday, friends. It's not just any regular Monday, though...it's Truck Day! Did Wally leave you any baseball equipment under your Truck Day Tree this year? Hope your work gives you the holiday today. If not, I guess time-and-a-half ain't so bad. While the rest of the sporting world will have its eyes on the Super Bowl in a few days, we're more concerned about the fact that baseball returns in earnest this month.
Boston Red Sox
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Disney deleted a Thread because people kept quoting its movies at it

Disney deleted a Threads prompt after followers replied with anti-fascist quotes from franchise films aimed at the current administration.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Livestreaming and eSports to drive the sports market in Asia

Asia is the fastest-growing sports market, driven by mobile, OTT, eSports, and live streaming, prompting platforms and brands to prioritize creative digital sports experiences.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Pokemon Fans Create 'World's Smartest Pokedex' And It's Cool AF

Plenty of Pokémon fans and engineers have created working Pokédexes complete with image recognition to let you scan toys and art to identify your favorite monsters . BigRig Creates and Mr. Volt have taken this a step further, creating what they're calling the "World's Smartest" Pokédex, capable of not only recognizing Pokémon, but giving you data about them from the games, acting as a voice assistant, and much more.
Gadgets
Music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

ALL(H)OURS work around the clock ahead of the first Fan Con in North America amNewYork

ALL(H)OURS, a seven-member K-pop rookie group, launches its first North American tour with a Jersey City fan concert on Feb 13 following early acclaim.
Philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

Are online communities for chronic illness doing more harm than good? | Aeon Essays

Abundant medical information and online communities can paradoxically deepen suffering for people with stigmatized chronic conditions that lack social legitimacy.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 years ago

My boyfriend is taking cosplay too far. How do I get a handle on this? - Queerty

A partner's cosplay escalating into adopting a character's name and appearance can reflect identity exploration and may require honest communication and boundary-setting.
Television
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Fanatics goes all-in on entertainment

Fanatics and OBB Media launched Fanatics Studios to create, finance, produce, and distribute sports-and-culture content across films, series, live events, and digital platforms.
fromCubsinsider
2 months ago

The Rundown: Let's See How Short King Brewers Bounce Back This Time, Bellinger Stays in Bronx, MotU Trailer -

Or maybe it's a magic arm, whether that's newly-acquired pitching prospect Brandon Sproat or Tread lefty Drew Rom. I fully expect both to shove, especially against the Cubs. MLB Pipeline has the 25-year-old Sproat at No. 6 in Milwaukee's system, and he should break camp with the big club after logging just under 21 innings over four starts for the Mets last year.
Chicago Cubs
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

'Heated Rivalry' is rewriting the rules of online fandom

There's something different about the "Heated Rivalry" online fandom from what I typically see - something strange brewing in the feeds, something I haven't seen in a long time, or maybe ever. It's easy for a topic to suddenly take over my Instagram Reels or TikTok feeds - those algorithms seem so sensitive that interacting with just a handful of posts on a topic can instantly send you down a rabbit hole.
Television
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Why gaming is a such a key communications channel for retail marketers

Gaming is a mainstream, high-value channel retailers must engage, especially Gen Z gamers, via community-driven experiences on platforms like Twitch and Discord.
Social media marketing
fromNeil Patel
2 months ago

Discord as an Engagement and Digital PR Platform

Discord enables brands to build direct, real-time relationships and PR outcomes by facilitating open, persistent, and context-rich conversations rather than broadcast messaging.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Marvel Rivals Teases New Announcements At In-Person Fan Event This March

NetEase will host Marvel Rivals Assemble on March 3 at El Capitan Theatre, featuring reveals, a 2026 roadmap, voice-cast panel, cosplay contest, and live music.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Highguard Breaks Radio Silence And The Internet Reacts

Since its reveal in December, Highguard has a strange few weeks. Being the big reveal at the end of the Game Awards, which reportedly the company didn't pay for, got it a lot of eyeballs, but also a lot of scrutiny. People tend to expect some big new sequel or long-awaited project to cap off host Geoff Keighley's annual award and trailer showcase. Instead, Geoff showcased a free-to-play online shooter that, too many online, looked too similar to many other games already out there.
Video games
Video games
fromwww.gamespot.com
2 months ago

Finally, You Can Have A Little Friend In A Jar

CES highlighted experimental gaming hardware like Razer's AI 'Project Ava' and camera-equipped 'Project Motoko' headphones that observe gameplay and offer tips.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

DrDisrespect Lies About Being Invited To Highguard Preview Event - Kotaku

Dr Disrespect posted a Highguard media badge claiming attendance, but attendees and the game's manager say he wasn't invited and the photo may be faked.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fortnite is about to get a lot more gaming crossovers

Epic will expand Fortnite crossovers tied to Epic Games Store purchases, aiming for over 100 developer partnerships annually while boosting store sales and platform growth.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

WoW Players Love Sports, So Blizzard Is Putting A Real Tavern At NFL Game This Weekend

Blizzard is promoting World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion with a Welcome Home Pre-Game Tavern at the Patriots-Texans game to reach sports-viewing players.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Resident Evil Showcase: How To Watch, Start Times, And What To Expect

Resident Evil Requiem launches next month, and to start building momentum for the game, Capcom will broadcast a new look at it today. If you're interested in checking out new content for the survival-horror adventure, here's a closer look at how you can tune in for it. When does the Resident Evil Showcase start? The Resident Evil Showcase will kick off at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET today, January 15. Outside of the US, you can catch it at the following times:
Video games
fromGamesBeat
2 months ago

The Saja Boys are coming to Netflix's official KPop Demon Hunters Roblox experience

The official "KPop Demon Hunters" Roblox experience is keeping fans of the franchise engaged with an update that includes the Saja Boys and other assets from the popular film.
Video games
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