Told through the diverse and fascinating careers of nine streamers, **this is a “**timely and insightful dive into the players and politics of one of the twenty-first century’s most influential modes of media” (Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine), examining how Twitch has revolutionized technology, entertainment, business, and pop culture.With 2.5 million viewers at any given moment, the streaming platform Twitch is in the lead...

Told through the diverse and fascinating careers of nine streamers, **this is a “**timely and insightful dive into the players and politics of one of the twenty-first century’s most influential modes of media” (Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine), examining how Twitch has revolutionized technology, entertainment, business, and pop culture.With 2.5 million viewers at any given moment, the streaming platform Twitch is in the lead...

The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most iconic and beloved games in the industry. Inspired by early western RPGs and introducing technology and artistic styles that pushed the boundaries of what video games could be, this genre is responsible for creating some of the most complex, bold, and beloved games in history. In Fight, Magic, Items, Aidan Moher guides listeners through the history...

**The #1 New York Times Bestseller“An engaging look at the often head-scratching, frequently infuriating mating behaviors that shape our love lives.” —Refinery 29A hilarious, thoughtful, and in-depth exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from Aziz Ansari, the star of Master of None and one of this generation’s sharpest comedic voices**At some point, every one of us embarks on a journey to find love. We meet people, date...

Have You Ever Experienced Writer's Block? This Collection Of 1,000 Writing Prompts Is Just What You Need!  "This is a superb, very imaginative book that helps people, writers and non-writers, think of ideas," Israel, 5-star review. "A genuine treasure trove. I will never again complain of not knowing what to write!" Joel, 5-star review. "If you're stuck on just about any subject that might be your direction, turn to Bryan Cohen, ...

**AS SEEN IN THE NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY THE SOCIAL DILEMMAA WIRED "ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOK"A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK"THE CONSCIENCE OF SILICON VALLEY"- GQ**“Profound . . . Lanier shows the tactical value of appealing to the conscience of the individual. In the face of his earnest argument, I felt a piercing shame about my own presence on Facebook. I heeded his plea and deleted my account.”- Franklin Foer, The New Yor...

"A truth-riot of a book!"—Shonda RhimesThe New York Times BestsellerThe Washington Post #1 BestsellerA Redbook 20 Books By Women You Must Read this FallA Good Housekeeping 17 New Best New Books to Read This FallA BookRiot 100 Must-Read Hilarious BooksFin...

You've heard the stories about the dark side of the internet -- hackers, #gamergate, anonymous mobs attacking an unlucky victim, and revenge porn -- but they remain just that: stories. Surely these things would never happen to you.Zoe Quinn used to feel the same way. She is a video game developer whose ex-boyfriend published a crazed blog post cobbled together from private information, half-truths, and outright fictions, along with a rallying cry to the online hord...

The Cluetrain Manifesto began as a Web site (cluetrain.com) in 1999 when the authors, who have worked variously at IBM, Sun Microsystems, the Linux Journal, and NPR, posted 95 theses about the new reality of the networked marketplace. Ten years after its original publication, their message remains more relevant than ever. For example, thesis no. 2: "Markets consist of human beings, not demographic sectors"; thesis no. 20: "Companies need to realize their markets are often...

A sharp and timely exploration of race, online activism, and real communication in the age of social media rants, trolls, and call-out wars, from veteran video blogger and star of MTV's Decoded Franchesca Ramsey.Franchesca Ramsey didn't set out to be an activist. Or a comedian. Or a commentator on identity, race, and culture, really. But then her YouTube video "What White Girls Say . . . to Black Girls" went viral. Twelve million views viral. Faced with an...

World of Warcrafters, LARPers, Settlers of Catan? Weird.Beliebers, Swifties, Directioners? Weirder.Paleos, vegans, carb loaders, ovolactovegetarians? Pretty weird.Mets fans, Yankees fans, Bears fans? Definitely weird.Face it. We’re all weird.So why are companies still trying to build products for the masses?Why are we still acting like the masses even exist?

"In the spirit of George Orwell's Down and Out in Paris and London, Corey Pein takes us on a gonzo misadventure through the underbelly of Silicon Valley." —Joe Hagan, bestselling author of Sticky FingersAt the height of the startup boom, journalist Corey Pein set out for Silicon Valley with little more than a smartphone and his wits. His goal: to learn how such an overhyped industry could possibly sustain itself as long as it has. But to truly unde...