Essential Links

Destructoid & Kotaku – Video game news sites. Where would we be without them?

Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? – Ashly and Anthony Burch play video games. Then they make surreal and smart videos about them, and even work in a few poop jokes for good measure. The essential video game humor series.

Style Rookie – Tavi Gevinson is a 14 year old fashion blogger. I know nothing about fashion. She does. She is awesome.

The Run of Play – Brian Phillips’ soccer blog is unparalleled in wry, unique content and gorgeous design. The Gold Standard of blogging, regardless of topic. His portrait of Paolo Maldini may be one of the most beautiful things written on the Internet.

Bitch Magazine – Feminist takes on pop culture from Gaga to “Glee.” Not for everyone, but completely essential.

Dresden Codak & Octopus Pie – Two exceedingly excellent webcomics.