Maryland native Stan "Substantial" Robinson has championed activism, education, and hip-hop for three decades. What's his story?
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How I carved my community's lane, what Discord has improved since 2015, and why Stages and music are its future.
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The biography of Marcus "djWHEAT" Graham, esports industry heavyweight and pioneer of video game broadcasting.
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Atey Ghailan, Senior Illustrator at Riot Games, speaks on crossroads in life, what the meaning of "art" really is, and how to overcome failure.
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Paul Kwon, Senior Concept Artist for Riot Games, opens up about growing up in Korea, what his journey included, and what his future plans are.
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A look into the the premise of AI within Left 4 Dead, and why Half-Life's water shading is so damn important.
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Simultaneously the best and worst video game tournament of all-time, the Hip-Hop Gaming League Championship was an event no one remembers.
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An ancient sect of Chinese mythology and philosophy, the Monkey King and Wu Xing clash as two top outfits attempt to integrate its lore.
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A dive into why the Source Engine revolutionized gaming, and why textures are critical to a game's feel.
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Revisiting and breaking down Valve's game design, the question of what makes their games special arises.
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A look into how Overwatch's inclusivity and approach for equality promotes hope.
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