My Gaming is Not a Political Statement (By Rebecca "Bonks" Rothschild)

A little history about myself, I started political work when I was very young. I was doing books for the Democratic Party of Evanston when I was twelve. My father was their treasurer and needed a little extra help. As time went on I was doing data entry in the office listening to every sort of social debate. In all honesty it became exhausting listening to these tiresome debates. Video gaming became a great escape from all this politically correct banter.

Female gaming has captured the attention of not just those in the gaming community. There are a lot of outside parties that are curious. One community in particular that I recently came into contact with is those involved in women's studies. Before I go any further, let me make my feminist or woman beliefs clear right meow:

I believe a woman can do whatever the hell she wants. If she wants to make more money than any man, she can do it. If there's something women want for themselves, just go do it. Our "Sugar Momma" is living proof of that.

Keisha "Sugar Momma" Howard, Sugar Gamer Founder and my personal super hero.

She was willing to make great sacrifices to found Sugar Gamers. Continuing to write books or just bitch about ways society pulls women down solves nothing. I don't think young girls need to hear about everything that is working against us. Let them grow up believing that they can do whatever they want, that way there will be no doubt or hesitation, they'll just go.

I just love it when they start superhero work at tender ages.

The problem I have with women's studies delving into our world is that it automatically becomes a feminist conversation. The women I recently came into contact with hadn't even played any sort of video game. How on Earth could these women hope to understand our fascination and passion if they themselves won't even sample the goods? These women were very hellbent on creating a political picture. If they had put a few gaming hours in, they might have been able to understand that there is nothing political about gaming. It is an escape from all of this unnecessary dissection of life . IT'S ENTERTAINMENT!!! Yes, female video game characters are notoriously big breasted and wearing napkins. But you know what's so awesome about that? They are in a world where that doesn't matter as they continue to kick ass and defeat the bad guys while wearing what apparently makes them feel good. Maybe that's too much thought process for a bunch of pixels but it's the way I've always looked at it. Sorry but I refuse to turn my leisure activity into a political statement.

Did You Know? "Bad Kids Go to Hell" (By Rebecca "Bonks" Rothschild)

Crank up the anxt meter up to 11 and prepare yourself for some nasty "accidents." Priviledged and troubled high school seniors get their upcommins in this short horror series. The book has been said to be Breakfast Club gone Evil Dead.

The mix is certainly interesting. I wasn't attached to any of these characters which made it more fun to watch 'em bite the dust (and boy howdy do they!). Gore factor is satisfactory for me. You've got all the typical prep school characters you'd find in a "Cruel Intention" like movie. Complete with cocaine and awkward girls gone bad or in this case, uber naughty bad. Admittedly the story is a little tough to follow but the bubbling style makes for a very easy read, allowing the dialog to be very conversational and fluid. There is a great vintage style plot twist at the end that I can really appreciate.

This book is a real looker, the art is truly stellar, mega props to Vargas and Allen. There's a whole ton of hot chicks in incredibly unrealisticly skankified school uniforms. I have to say this image is a little tired, well a lot tired but the artists were able to play around and make a little bit less generic. I have no problem with tits and ass, but I feel like at this point in the game, you gotta come original with how you incorporate it. However it does properly fit basic criteria you need for anything horror, a few pairs of sweet jugs that can jumble around as the bodies attached to them flee.

Overall I could definately taste that Evil Dead flavor as well as the modern twists. An extra fun fact about this book, it has a great written-in soundtrack, and if you're familiar with Black Sabbath as well as the other great artists referenced, it makes all the difference in allowing the authors to create an atmosphere. So are you ready for the big news? This story will be hitting the silver screen! I suggest making your way over to Wizard World Chicago as you'll find some of the book's creators along with more information about the movie at the Stephens Center.

Find out more details at www.badkidsgotohell.com

"Bad Kids Go to Hell"

Publisher- Antarctic Press

Story by Matt Spradlin & Barry Wernick

Art By Anthony Vargas & Chris Allen