Archive - Hammermusings

A decade after Michael Sam, there is currently not a single publicly out player in the NFL

Thoughts on that fateful February day a decade ago, and a radical proposal to facilitate true equality of opportunity in men's team sports

Feb 8 •

Ethan Hammerman

December 2023

2023 was a banner year for games released amidst an awful year for gaming labor

High polish showcased a strong return from Covid but layoffs create nervousness for the future

Dec 23, 2023 •

Ethan Hammerman

The best game of 2023 is also the most radical

On turning subtext into text, the chaotic nature of revolution, and why Final Fantasy 16 has historical importance

Dec 23, 2023 •

Ethan Hammerman

November 2023

We all must be the good ones

When analyzing Israel's actions in Gaza, moral consistency is what should lead the way

Nov 5, 2023 •

Ethan Hammerman

June 2023

Across the Spiderverse lives in a society

Miles Morales as a queer figure, the trojan horse of the metaverse, and the coolest Marvel character of all time (spoilers within)

Jun 19, 2023 •

Ethan Hammerman

December 2022

2022 games were very, very good

Great games abound in a year wholly superior to 2021 - and they had more soul as well

Dec 21, 2022 •

Ethan Hammerman

June 2022

The tragedy of Ryo Aoki, Coeur d'Alene, and Right Wing Intersectionality

Agitators never think they'll be agitated against until they're dead

Jun 12, 2022 •

Ethan Hammerman

December 2021

My top 14 television traits

Also, my favorite shows of 2021 - live action and animated

Dec 24, 2021 •

Ethan Hammerman

November 2021

The two best video games of 2021 were free to play

Games were OK this year

Nov 24, 2021 •

Ethan Hammerman

October 2021

Revolución is Painful But We Persevere XD

Far Cry 6, a reliance on formula, and a missed opportunity

Oct 23, 2021 •

Ethan Hammerman

A (mostly) succinct argument for trans youth to take part in sports

Oct 15, 2021 •

Ethan Hammerman

Summer of Change (or Lack Thereof)

Apologies and platitudes aren't enough anymore - on the frustrating summer and Jon Gruden

Oct 13, 2021 •

Ethan Hammerman

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