[Link] Women often play support — does it really matter?

Read: 7/8/2021 www.destructoid.com

Can boys play support? Versions of this question headline Reddit posts from the past few years: “Do girls always play [Overwatch support character] Mercy?,” “Why do women usually play support?,” “Why is the support role considered ‘feminine’?”

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[Link] The Pokémon Company Company Actually Says Gay Rights

Read: 6/8/2021 kotaku.com

Pokémon Unite is blowing up right now, and with a new patch hitting servers in early August, many players have followed the associated accounts to keep up with news of the MOBA.

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