Aftermath launches a Woke Week merch line for Woke 2, including two shirts, a hoodie, a mug, and a hat; proceeds support the worker-owned site, with each item shipping from the warehouse nearest the customer.
A queer feminist journalist announces the launch of Mothership, a gender- and identity-focused, worker-owned gaming site funded by subscriptions to cover industry news, investigations, reviews, and historical deep dives—designed for readers wary of doom in gaming and of corporate control. It has already surpassed 1,200 paid subscribers and builds on experiences at The Mary Sue, Polygon, and Kotaku.
Four former Kotaku writers have launched a new subscription-based video game and culture publication called Aftermath. Co-owned by Nathan Grayson, Gita Jackson, Riley MacLeod, and Luke Plunkett, Aftermath aims to discuss the intersection of capitalism and the internet, as well as provide a platform for self-expression and critical analysis of the gaming industry. The publication plans to operate on a sustainable business model by relying on subscriptions rather than advertising revenue. Aftermath will feature articles, podcasts, and Twitch content, and offers three subscription tiers for readers to choose from. The founders hope to find success by centering their audience and providing a unique perspective on video games and related topics.