Sarah Bond Xbox’s First Woman President
A Watershed Moment for the Blerd CommunityIn a game-changing move for the gaming industry, Microsoft appointed Sarah Bond as President of Xbox, making her the first woman to hold this prominent position in Xbox's 22-year existence. This historic achievement is
Top 10 Black Video Game Characters from 2000-2023
As a passionate gamer I've had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of representation in video games over the years. The 21st century has brought forth a wave of diverse characters, each contributing their unique narratives to the gaming landscape.
Let’s Talk About Best TMNT Story EVER: TMNT – The Last Ronin
mong the numerous TMNT adventures, one narrative stands out as an unrivaled masterpiece: "TMNT: The Last Ronin." Join us, fellow Blerds, as we delve into the splendor of this groundbreaking story that will leave you in awe and anticipation.
Blerd Kicks: Fortnite’s Airphoria Event & Its Transcendent Influence
The Fortnite Airphoria event, a groundbreaking collaboration with Nike, transcends gaming conventions, melding the realms of gaming, fashion, and sport. As engaging as it is innovative, it sets the stage for a future where the integration of real-world brands in
Historical Racism in Geek Culture – THE PRIVILEGE OF PLAY
The Privilege of Play charts a path toward understanding the deeply rooted structural obstacles that have stymied a more inclusive community, and finally considers how digital technology has created the conditions for a new and more diverse generation of geeks
10 Of The Best Adult Video Games
The Last of Us has finally premiered on HBO and is one of my favorite gaming series of all time, which prompted me to write this article. As a new dad and adult gamer, I do not have quite
Google Honors Jerry Lawson: Videogame Pioneer and Blerd
Jerry Lawson was a pioneering figure in the world of video game technology and engineering and one of the godfathers of gaming. He was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1940. Lawson was fascinated by electronics and technology from a
What is a blerd and what does blerd mean?
Blerd is simply shorthand for black nerd (black + nerd = blerd). Blerd describes people of color who enjoy things nerdy and geek regardless of gender, skin tone, sexuality, etc. The team at Blerd was surprised at not only how
Blerds In Board Gaming Interview with Colorway Game Labs
Blerd Gaming interviews Omari Akil (designer of Rap Godz, Hoop Godz, and the Fresh Prince game) with Colorway Game Labs (Formerly Known as Board Game Brothas) about being a blerd in the board gaming industry.
55 Black Gaming Content Creators To Follow In 2023
To encourage the growing diversity of the industry, here are 55 Black Gaming Content Creators to follow in 2023.
