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I spoke at this event last year and it was brilliant. If you're interested in gaming and live anywhere near London, it’s definitely worth your time! (You can actually see me in the background of a few b-roll clips from this video). watch video on watch page
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You can now watch a 3 minute preview from our next video essay over on Patreon! Just follow the link and either support the channel or join for free. Happy 2025! www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-preview-119047410
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Pop Detective is now on Bluesky! Please follow us there for extra reviews and commentary: bsky.app/profile/popdetective.bsky.social
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I’m giving a talk on the history of colonialism in board games at the Games Transformed Festival in London on June 22nd. If you are in the area, please check it out! Here's the link for more info and tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/theworldtransformed/12…
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We won! After seeing our fair use argument, Warner Bros backed down and our Barbie Movie video will stay online! Sadly, WB's two takedowns have killed the video with YouTube's algorithm. Please share it again on all your social networks so we can make up for lost reach! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK66s...
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Warner Bros blocked our brand new video essay on The Barbie Movie. Very uncool of them. I'm currently working to get it restored. In the meantime, you can watch the full video on Patreon for free: www.patreon.com/posts/alternative-to-104004592
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ICYMI :Our latest video essay isn't really about Fortnite per se. It just uses the game as a lens to talk about social game design, digital friendship, and human nature. Since this is a little different than other Pop Detective videos, what did you think? watch video on watch page
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Our next video essay on the ideology of Fortnite is almost ready! Make sure you're subscribed and maybe hit the bell thingy. Patreon supporters can see a two minute preview right now. www.patreon.com/popdetective
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