Browsing: Creators & Fan Culture

For years, fan fiction has been viewed as amateur writing rather than a legitimate creative outlet. But that criticism ignores one of the most obvious truths about young readers. They have not stopped caring about stories. They just want to participate in them. 

If you’ve ever wondered what fruits, vegetables, or even everyday kitchen items would say if they could talk, John King has probably already imagined it. The New York-based cartoonist is the creator of Fruit Gone Bad, a one-panel comic series where ordinary objects come to life through clever puns, witty wordplay, and delightfully absurd situations

NetEase Games is accused of being horny on main, as a decidedly NSFW Captain America skin has made its way into Marvel Rivals. We know the anime industry has a somewhat problematic history with fetishising cartoon characters, while Rule 34 worringly states that if something exists, or can be imagined, there’s likely a pornographic version…

Indie game developers, esports competitors, comic book creators, and pop-culture enthusiasts gathered at Slush Puppie Place this past weekend for the inaugural Eh! Game Expo

Pop fandom loves anything that feels like a “physical proof” of an era, especially when it’s packed with references only real fans will catch. That is basically the whole appeal of merch that doubles as a conversation starter: you build it, display it, and let people clock the details

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II became a folk hero to strangers this week

In a recent conversation on “Outspoken with Dan Sileo,” the topic of being a Yankee fan, particularly a non-arrogant one, was brought to light through a discussion about George Kurtzo. Traditionally, Yankee fans are often viewed as arrogant due to the team’s historical success, primarily counting World Series victories rather than American League championships. This…

The Puyallup tribe near Seattle are using the World Cup to share their history and culture, building a fan zone on their reservation. According to L’Équipe, it has become a focal point during the tournament

Fronted by Essam Sasa, WE’sdynamic new World Cup outdoor campaign has taken over Cairo’s skyline, blending football passion with compelling storytelling under the slogan: “Cheering with the heart, winning with the brain.”

The San Antonio Spurs are once again seeking amendments to their non-relocation agreement, this time requesting permission to play four of their regular-season home games at other venues during each of the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 NBA seasons