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The Fanatic Issue

The Fanatic Issue

The Fanatic Issue

Multiboxing to Level 80 Nirvana

Rob knew they were coming. It was the spring of 2006 and he was immersed in the MMORPG Shadowbane. He looked at the ...
By Greg Tito Legacy AuthorMarch 3, 2009
The Fanatic Issue

The Art of Fandom

Like countless other faces in the deviantART crowd, Nina “SpaceCoyote” Matsumoto was an aspiring artist. Laid off from a job as a florist, ...
By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 3, 2009
The Fanatic Issue

Grinding to Infinity

There is simplicity in being a fanatic. The complications of personal conflict, physical malady and the stress of being alive all fade away ...
By Tom Endo Legacy AuthorMarch 3, 2009
The Fanatic Issue

Penning the Perfect Fanfiction

We know how it is. You’re tolerated in your videogame fan community but could stand to be better liked – respected, even. It’s ...
By Peter Parrish Legacy AuthorMarch 3, 2009
The Fanatic Issue

Those Left Behind

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by videogames. Format or platform were irrelevant to me; if it was some ...
By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorMarch 3, 2009
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