Debunked: The “Gamer” Stereotype

By: Anna-Michelle Lavandier

While Madeline Falacci, an undergraduate student at New York University, found her passion in gaming, the negative stereotypes that surround the gaming community has led her to reject identifying herself as a gamer.

¿Dónde Están?: Latino Characters and Video Games

By: Anna-Michelle Lavandier

Mobile Gaming is Huge…and it’s Staying: Rise of the Casual Gamer

This article was originally published in June 2013 on Pixelvolt.com. It has not been updated. The website has updated since then and is no longer active on Pixelvolt.com.

Gaming Like a Pro: A Peak Inside the World of Competitive Gaming

By: Anna-Michelle Lavandier

These gamers play to win and win big.

Competition among gamers is nothing new, but competing to see who is the best in the city, state…

Pokémon Go: Behind the Screen

With the popularity of the Pokémon Go mobile app, available on both Android and iOS devices, potentially…

Local Pokemon fans celebrate 20 years of dedication

By: Anna-Michelle Lavandier

As the temperatures dropped, Pokemon trainers of all ages were absorbed in the heat of battle celebrating the midnight release of Pokemon Sun and Moon on the year of the franchise’s 20…

Fostering Communities at the NYU Game Center

By: Anna-Michelle Lavandier

The eSports, Killer Queen and fighting game communities in New York City have one thing in common: the central hub to meet offline called the NYU Game Center. Even with differences in audience…

The Story Behind The Nerd Castle: Social Journalism and the Gaming Community

Gaming For a Cause

By: Anna-Michelle Lavandier

A distraction.

A senseless, useless hobby.

Mindless drones with eyes glued to a TV or computer screen for hours at a time.