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'Skeleton Crew' Has An Old-School Character Hiding In Plain Sight

By Dais Johnston

A Jack of all trades.

Exclusive

The Biggest PlayStation Developers Fondly Remember 30 Years of Gaming

By Sam Desatoff

It’s hard to believe the PlayStation is 30 years old.

Retrospective

'2010' Is A Good Sci-Fi Movie, Actually

By Ryan Britt

Better than you remember, if you remember.

Review

'The End' is an Endless Slog Through the Apocalypse

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Joshua Oppenheimer’s post-apocalyptic musical is an interesting, but failed, experiment.

Alien Comeback

The Next Star Trek Movie Is Bringing Back a Once-Used Alien

By Ryan Britt

Michelle Yeoh's new standalone is full of deep cuts.

Trailers

'Severance' Season 2 Trailer Teases an Even Bigger Sci-Fi Mystery

By Dais Johnston

“It’s not our world up there.”

It Takes Two

Binary Black Holes Can Tell Us A Lot About The Universe. But First, We Have To Find Them

By Marco Ajello, Jonathan Zrake and The Conversation

Black holes are regions of space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape from their vicinity.

Space

15 Years Later, Earth’s Most Advanced Planetary Defense System Ends In A Fiery Reentry

By Toshi Hirabayashi, Yaeji Kim and The Conversation

NEOWISE contributed to planetary defense efforts with its research to catalog near-Earth objects.

Science

Fossilized Footprints Reveal Two Extinct Hominin Species Did, In Fact, Live Side By Side

By The Conversation, Anna K. Behrensmeyer, Kevin Hatala and Purity Kiura

The evidence for hominin behavior and locomotion found in a footprint is one of a kind.

Game Guides

5 Unexpected Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting 'Indiana Jones And The Great Circle'

By Trone Dowd

Adventure awaits.

Retrospective

Star Trek's Biggest Leap Almost Didn't Happen

By Ryan Britt

Don't blame Star Wars.

The Inverse Interview

The World of 'Arcane,' Warts and All

By Shannon Liao

Is Jinx dead?

The Inverse Interview

'Adult Swim Yule Log' Got A Sequel, And Yes, It’s As Weird As You Think

By Dais Johnston

Yule be back.

Inverse Recommends

Another Game Based on a Beloved 80's Movie Just Stealth Launched

By Trone Dowd

Great week for gamers who love classic cinema.

Gaming

'Path of Exile 2' Is Already So Popular It’s Making Its Developer Nervous

By Robin Bea

If you’re in line, stay in line.

Review

'Nosferatu' Takes The Gothic Horror Classic Straight To Hell

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Robert Eggers’ remake of the vampire classic is gruesome, perverse, and perfect.

News

'The Electric State' Makes Walt Disney Its Big Bad

By Dais Johnston

Are the Russos biting the hand that feeds them?

The Inverse Interview

'Y2K' Twists 2000s Nostalgia On Its Head

By Lyvie Scott

The director and stars of A24’s latest horror-comedy take us back to 1999.

The Game Awards

Here’s How To Watch the 2024 Game Awards

By Shannon Liao

The game industry’s version of the Oscars.

The Inverse Interview

'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth': Aerith’s Voice Actress on Rap Battles, Ad-libbing, and Self-Doubt

By Hayes Madsen

Crafting a new legacy.

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'The People’s Joker' Made Me Realize I Wasn’t My Own Supervillain

By Dais Johnston

It took a Joker to reveal the villain in my story.

Health

Music Doesn’t Just Trigger Memories — It Can Fundamentally Alter Them

By Yiren Ren and The Conversation

The science behind the tie between memories and music.

Inverse Recommends

After 15 Years, The Gloriously Bizarre Caves of Qud Finally Hits 1.0

By Robin Bea

You, too, can be loved by oozes.

Review

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Keeps The Legend Alive

By Trone Dowd

Inverse Score: 9/10

News

The Next Lord Of The Rings Movie Is Bringing Back A Crucial Character

By Lyvie Scott

Return of the Pre-King.

Opinion

'Squid Game' Season 2’s Trans Character Is Completely Regressive

By Dais Johnston

Netflix’s hit series chose the worst possible option.

DC

James Gunn's DCU is Sabotaging Itself Before It Can Get Started

By Lyvie Scott

Don’t overthink it.

Inverse Recommends

You Need to Play the Most Exciting Multiplayer Game of the Year ASAP

By Hayes Madsen

A new challenger.

Opinion

Dragon Age Doesn’t Need To Respect Your Choices To Tell A Good Story

By Robin Bea

This story doesn’t need a prologue.

News

Netflix is Doing A Total Reboot Of An Underrated Fantasy Franchise

By Dais Johnston

Wardrobe: Origins.

Trailers

'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Trailer Reveals Double the Doctors

By Dais Johnston

Dinosaurs! Aliens! Christmas!

Review

'Y2K' Loses Its Way At The End Of The World

By Lyvie Scott

A24’s raunchy apocalyptic comedy glitches before it can even get started.

News

'Ahsoka' Season 2 Is Repeating Season 1’s Biggest Mistake

By Dais Johnston

Sometimes the kitchen actually needs more cooks.

Inverse Recommends

Infinity Nikki Is A Stylish Open-World RPG That’s Worth Dressing Up For

By Robin Bea

Succeeding with style.

Review

'Black Doves' Is A Sharp Buddy Comedy Wrapped In A Spy Thriller

By Lyvie Scott

Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw are two spies on a mission, but they still make time for fun.

Role Reversal

Star Trek Just Remade An Iconic Episode — With A Twist

By Ryan Britt

The Next Generation did it first, but this might be even better.

The Inverse Interview

The Creature Commandos Are Ready For The Spotlight

By Hoai-Tran Bui

James Gunn’s first DCU project is a strange launchpad for a new cinematic universe, but the cast is embracing their oddball status.

TV

The Next 'Game of Thrones' Spinoff Just Got A New Release Window

By Lyvie Scott

We’re in for a long winter.

Gaming

Call of Duty Just Teased A Netflix Crossover For The Ages

By Trone Dowd

Hopefully more than just a few cool skins.

Gaming

There's Wasted Potential In 'XDefiant's Coolest Idea

By Trone Dowd

Ubisoft Smash Bros.

Game Guide

How To Get The Best Score In Infinity Nikki’s Styling Challenges

By Robin Bea

Fashion is the endgame.

Gaming News

Nintendo Initially Had an 'Edgier, More Rugged' Version of Mario in His Latest RPG Adventure

By Hayes Madsen

Things could have been very different.

Exclusive

'Stranger Things' Season 5 Will Leave Fans “Very Satisfied,” David Harbour Promises

By Dais Johnston and Hoai-Tran Bui

Chief Hopper himself discusses the series’ grand finale.

Game Guide

Here’s How Infinity Nikki’s Outfit Gacha System Works

By Robin Bea

Don’t go broke for fashion.

MCU

'Daredevil: Born Again' Takes Place After A Big Time Jump

By Lyvie Scott

Everyone old is new again.

Game Guides

'Marvel Rivals' Roster: All 33 Characters Playable at Launch

By Hayes Madsen

Pick your main.

Inverse Recommends

'Déjà Vu' Just Joined the Criterion Channel, and Yes, it Belongs There

By Rory Doherty

Return to 2005.

Review

Fantasian Is the Classic Turn-Based Final Fantasy You’ve Been Craving

By Hayes Madsen

Inverse Score: 9/10

Retrospective

30 Years Ago, PlayStation's Biggest Risk Changed Gaming Forever

By Trone Dowd

Making games “cool.”

Inverse Recommends

Disney’s Biggest Sci-Fi Flop Accidentally Foreshadowed 'Skeleton Crew'

By Dais Johnston

Space pirates are timeless.

Exclusive

David Harbour Teases 'Thunderbolts’ Dynamic: "I Don't Think Any Of 'Em Get Along"

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“They're thrust together as the worst people in the worst situations.”

Game Guides

Here’s Exactly When You Can Start Playing The Open-World Fashion RPG Infinity Nikki

By Robin Bea

The most stylish game of the year is almost here.

Retrospective

A Bittersweet Goodbye To The CW DC Universe

By Ryan Britt

Thanks for the good times!

Inverse Recommends

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Is An Unmissable Puzzle Game Now On PlayStation

By Robin Bea

Don’t forget your notebook.

Gaming News

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's Biggest Promise Is Missing In Action, For A Surprising Reason

By Trone Dowd

The crucial AI is not in the final game as intended.

Star Wars

Star Wars Just Made its Most Infamous Moment Canon

By Dais Johnston

It’s time to watch the space circus.

Star Wars

'Skeleton Crew' Has a Massive Mando Easter Egg Hiding in Plain Sight

By Lyvie Scott

Careful: pirates are afoot.

Preview

I'm Already Obsessed With 'Two Point Museum's Delightful Twist on Management Sims

By Hayes Madsen

A radical improvement.

Review

'Flow' is a Quietly Stunning Animated Achievement

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Latvia’s Oscar contender is a gorgeous animated odyssey without any dialogue.

Retrospective

'House of Flying Daggers' Is the Feel-Bad Martial Arts Melodrama We Need Right Now

By Lyvie Scott

Zhang Yimou’s wuxia epic is just as timely now as it was in 2004.

What's in the Box

Star Wars Finally Figured Out How to Do A Mystery Box

By Dais Johnston

Welcome to the mythical world of At Attin.

Inverse Recommends

Netflix's New True-Crime Miniseries Reveals a New Take on a Cold Case

By Dais Johnston

Who killed JonBenét Ramsey?

TV

'Skeleton Crew' Has A Confusing Place in the Star Wars Timeline

By Lyvie Scott

When does the new Disney+ series take place? We’ve got you covered.

Review

'Skeleton Crew' Is the Best Star Wars Show for the Next Generation

By Ryan Britt

A fresh start, for everyone.

Weirding Way

'Dune: Prophecy' Just Rebooted a Weirdly Pivotal Immortal Character

By Ryan Britt

Who is Vorian Atreides?

Gaming

'League of Legends' Developer's Efforts to Fight Toxicity Reveal a Huge Flaw in Gaming

By Robin Bea

A welcome change to Riot’s TOS is more complicated than it looks.

Game Guides

How To Start Playing ;Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Early

By Trone Dowd

Dr. Jones’ first gaming adventure in 15 years.

News

'The Acolyte's Cancellation Took More Darth Plagueis From Us

By Dais Johnston

Yet another tragedy.

Retrospective

We’re Still Living In The World The Nintendo DS Built, 20 Years Later

By Robin Bea

One console declared that gaming is for everyone.

News

A 'Loki' Season 2 Deleted Scene Teases the Return of a Forgotten Marvel Hero

By Dais Johnston

It’s a Herculean effort to keep up with all these characters.

Retrospective

25 Years Later, An Overlooked PlayStation RPG Deserves a Remake More Than Anything Else

By Hayes Madsen

Unrealized potential.

Facehugging

Ripley's Fate at the End of 'Alien' Just Got a Bizarre New Twist

By Ryan Britt

Hidden in plain sight.

Gaming

James Bond Almost Infiltrated Gaming's Most Iconic Series

By Trone Dowd

Pour out a Vesper Martini for this one.

News

'Kraven the Hunter's Opening Scene Embraces Its R-Rating

By Lyvie Scott

Sony just released new footage from its latest superhero movie, and it actually looks... good?

Review

'Creature Commandos' is a Not-So-Secret 'Suicide Squad' Reboot

By Ryan Britt

New DC feels a lot like old DC.

Retrospective

Humphrey Bogart’s First And Last Foray Into Sci-Fi Is A Strange One

By Marya E. Gates

Before he became an icon with The Maltese Falcon, Bogart faced a crucial crossroads with The Return of Doctor X.

Bad Sisters

'Dune' Just Quietly Flipped the Script on Its Greatest Villains

By Ryan Britt

Are the Harkonnens evil or just messed up?

TV

'Skeleton Crew's Release Date Is Closer Than You Think

By Lyvie Scott

Here’s everything we know about the new Star Wars series.

Deep Cuts

One Bonkers 'Skeleton Crew' Deep Cut Could Quietly Reboot Star Wars Canon

By Ryan Britt

Let’s talk about time-traveling wolfmen.

Inverse Recommends

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Most Harrowing Strategy Game of the Decade

By Hayes Madsen

Can you survive?

Inverse Recommends

The Best Post-Apocalyptic Epic of 2024 Offers Quiet Slices of Life

By Dais Johnston

Men go and come, but Earth abides.

Health

This High School Science Concept May Be The Key To Massively Advanced Pathogen Detection

By Blanca H. Lapizco-Encinas and The Conversation

Microfluidic electrophoresis could lead to faster, cheaper pathogen detection everywhere.

Inverse Recommends

You Can Finally Watch Hollywood’s Sexiest Monster Boyfriend in Ultra HD

By Liza Bautista

Love is monster love.

Health

The Science Of Indoor Mold — And How To Know When It’s A Health Hazard

By Nicholas Money and The Conversation

Mold growth happens in damp indoor areas and is difficult to prevent. It can be an annoyance but usually isn’t harmful to your health.

Gaming

The Best Family Game on Playstation Plus Isn’t What You Think

By Mo Mozuch

GTA V is a great family game. Hear me out.

Inverse Recommends

'Zombieverse: New Blood' is 'The Last of Us' As a Reality Show

By Dais Johnston

We’re finally forcing celebrities to run from the undead for our entertainment.

Reel Science

This “Antiquated” Star Trek Tech Could Actually Be The Future Of Space Travel

By Ryan Britt

Could giant sails be the next big breakthrough in space travel? Bet on it.

Exclusive

Exclusive 'Mandalorian' Clip Reveals How a Crucial Season 3 Storyline Came Together

By Lyvie Scott

Let’s take a peek behind the scenes.

The Rat Race

A Neuroscientists Taught Rats How To Drive — Then Things Got Weird

By Kelly Lambert and The Conversation

Yes, rats can be taught to drive. They seem to even like it.

Inverse Recommends

I Am Your Beast’s Free Expansion Is Even More Over-The-Top Than The Original Game

By Robin Bea

A blazing fast shooter is back for one last job.

The Inverse Interview

The Best Spy Show of 2024 Turns a CIA Thriller Into a Workplace Drama

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Inverse spoke with the cast of The Agency about making a show about the CIA in this day and age.

Trek Multiverse

Star Trek Just Brought Back Data's Head — With a Multiverse Twist

By Ryan Britt

How many Data heads are there?

Retrospective

How 'For All Mankind’s' Best Episode Beat Marvel to the Punch

By Ryan Britt

TV nostalgia, with a dark twist.

Inverse Recommends

Now Is the Best Time to Play 2024's Most Ambitious RPG

By Hayes Madsen

For king and country.

The Inverse Interview

With 'Skeleton Crew,' Star Wars Aims to Bring Back the Magic of 'A New Hope'

By Dais Johnston

The latest Star Wars show brings the everyday back to a galaxy far, far away.

Psychology

What To Do When Conversations Get Awkward

By Alexandra Plakias and The Conversation

An expert in moral psychology weighs in on how to get through awkward moments.

Retrospective

35 Years Ago, The All-Time Worst Nintendo Accessory Was Also The Coolest

By Ryan Britt

"It's so bad."

Inverse Recommends

'The Madness' is the Hitchcockian Tech Noir We Need Right Now

By Lyvie Scott

Colman Domingo takes us on a wild ride in Netflix’s new thriller.

Exclusive

'Arcane' Showrunner Christian Linke on Disappointing Fans

By Shannon Liao

Season 2 was divisive.

MCU

Will Kathryn Hahn Ever Return to the MCU? It’s Complicated

By Lyvie Scott

The star of Agatha All Along weighs in on her MCU future.