Olivia Carass, Author at New Normative

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Olivia is a 24 year old writer and web series show runner who tries to create the inclusivity she can’t find in other media. She believes the gaming community should be a safe space for everyone and wants to help make that happen. She spends most of her time hoping Overwatch’s Tracer is proud of her.

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Olivia Carass - February 9, 2018

The release of Breath of the Wild is still on everyone’s minds and on everyone’s Switch consoles. This is a game that appeals to...

Becky Marnie clad in her police uniform next to the Hidden Agenda title card

Hidden Agenda or Gay Agenda?

Olivia Carass - January 22, 2018

I played Hidden Agenda with a fellow bisexual woman and two straight men but we were all in agreement: “Becky and Felicity are definitely banging.” That’s...

Make Your Characters Overweight, You Cowards

Olivia Carass - January 18, 2018

We all grew up gaming but some of us grew up overweight. As we all know, an immersive experience in a game can be a...

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