Dungeons & Dragons
Coverage of Dungeons & Dragons in the Nexus archive.
- The dangerous side of ‘maxxing’ your health, according to experts
The 'maxxing' trend in health advice, rooted in gaming terminology and popularized by incel groups, encourages extreme optimization of specific health aspects like sleep, diet, and fertility. Experts warn that abrupt, intense changes (e.g., excessive protein or fiber intake) can be harmful, emphasizing gradual, balanced approaches instead.
- Dungeons, dragons and democratic socialists: a leftist fundraiser in Hollywood
Democratic Socialists of America candidates in Los Angeles raised $30,000 for their campaigns during a fundraiser where they played Dungeons & Dragons. The event combined the popular fantasy role-playing game with political fundraising efforts in Hollywood.
- Dungeons, dragons and democratic socialists: a leftist fundraiser in Hollywood
Democratic Socialists of America candidates in Los Angeles raised $30,000 for their campaigns during a fundraiser. The event involved playing Dungeons & Dragons.
- The ‘wizards’ behind the online version of Magic: the Gathering are unionizing
Developers at Wizards of the Coast, a Hasbro subsidiary, are unionizing with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), citing concerns over AI and layoff protections. The effort aligns with the CWA's recent success in organizing tech and video game workers, including a major union at Activision.