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Marvel Is Getting Its Next-Generation Superhero Team All Wrong
It shouldn’t be all about the Young Avengers.
Dragon Quest 3 Is the Best HD-2D Game Yet, But Its Producer Is Wary of Using the Style Too Much
Too much of a good thing.
'Prophecy's Weirdest Mystery Could Set Up a Massive 'Dune 3' Twist
Is Desmond Hart a prototype of something very infamous and Dune-y?
A New Star Wars Comic Could Finally Do Right By A Crucial Legacy Character
The Rise of Skywalker failed, but Leia can be redeemed.
'Dynasty Warriors Origins’ Already Feels Like a Smart Evolution of the Series
1vs1000.
You Can Finally Watch One of 'Doctor Who’s Most Famous Serials in Color
The Second Doctor's most interesting adventure is finally getting a refresh.
The PlayStation 5 Portable Might Be A Handheld For Absolutely No One
Rumors of a handheld PS5 don’t offer much to get excited about.
'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' Is Addressing Its Biggest Flaw Sooner Than You Think
A welcome change is on the way.
The Science Behind Perfect Cranberry Sauce
Think cranberries need a lot of sugar? Think again.
25 Years Ago, Pokémon Set the Gold Standard For RPG Sequels and Few Have Come Close Since
Gotta catch ‘em all.
The Most Influential Post-Apocalyptic Drama Remains Haunting But Hopeful
Keep the fire burning.
The Most Glaring Historical Inaccuracy in 'Gladiator II' Would Have Turned The Movie On Its Head
What if the fighters were not so much men of strength and honor, but something else altogether?
'The Agency' is a Superbly Smart Spy Series for Dumb Times
The Showtime adaptation of the French spy series is thoughtful and thrilling in equal measure.
What is “The Agony?” How 'Dune's Deep-Cut Superpower Can Unlock Its Greatest Mystery
Forget seeing the future — what if you could experience the entire past?
Why We Can’t Seem To Shake Horror’s Greatest Villain, The ‘Death Mother’
Our deepest anxieties are laid bare — when mom is in the room.
What The Emerging AI Aesthetic In Film Says About Us
The unusual output of artists using AI for video has a message — but it may be one that we don’t exactly control.
Star Trek’s Cranky Cat Lady Isn’t Here to Fulfill Your ‘70s Fantasies
Let’s talk about Catians.
A Forgotten TV Movie Almost Took Star Wars in a Wildly Different Direction
Yub Nub versus Goliath.
20 Years Ago, Nintendo Released A Near-Perfect Remake With One Glaring Flaw
The perfect launch title limited by hardware.
83 Years Ago, One Sci-Fi Writer’s Prediction Of A Coming Content Crisis Eerily Resonates Today
Imagine an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but can you find it?
Without 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture,' the Entire Trek Franchise Wouldn't Exist
The first Star Trek movie set the stage for the iconic sci-fi property to thrive for decades.
The Science Of Screen Time Is Flawed — But We Need It More Than Ever
In an era where digital devices are everywhere, how we study screen time matters.
20 Years Ago, 'World of Warcraft' Threw Everything But the Kitchen Sink At Us
There’s no place like Azeroth.
Netflix’s Fantastic New Mystery Series is Based on Real Life — Kind Of
Ted Danson stars in a unique marvel of a story.
Is Jude Law a Special Kind of Jedi in 'Skeleton Crew'? Lost Star Wars Canon May Have the Answer
Not everything is black and white.
Nintendo's Most Inventive Console Revealed Today's Weird Future
The DS created a roadmap for leaving the console wars.
'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2': A Guide To The Terrifying Poppy Field Quest
Stay wide awake.
Jeffrey Wright Was Never Asked to Appear on 'The Penguin,' But is Open to Future Seasons
“We’ll see what happens down the line.”
'Wicked' Is a Bewitching Coming-of-Age Movie for a New Era
With two fantastic leads and a surprising new perspective, the long-awaited adaptation puts its contemporaries to shame.
The Weird Look Of Modern Bike Helmets Are Nothing Compared To Their Pith And Leather Forebears
Trust us, you wouldn’t want to crash with an early 20th century helmet.
The Queen Of Playstation
Meet Shawne Benson, the tastemaking lead of Acquisition at Playstation who is responsible for finding all your favorite indies — and more.
The Best Sci-Fi Sequel Ever Was a Remake In Disguise
“There’s something very familiar about all this.”
Sorry We’re Closed Is A Stylish Survival Horror Game About Heartbreak
Love hurts.
How Star Trek's Reigning Captain Is Quietly Making History
“She does all of those little things that most captains don't necessarily pay attention to.”
The Young Avengers’ First Mission May Be On a Disney Cruise
It’s time for dinner and a movie.
'Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3' Won't Have As Many Minigames As 'Rebirth'
Scaling back.
Steam Just Added a Game Where You and Your Friends Can Role-Play As Weird Little Guys
Listen to your mother.
We Finally Got Our First Look at Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
Let’s get steamy.
A Marvel Star Just Solved the Most Obvious 'Thunderbolts' Mystery
Try to hide your shock.
'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl' Bends Under Its Unique Ambition
Inverse Score: 7/10
9 Years Later, the Most Underrated RPG Is Getting a Spinoff That Already Looks Extremely Promising
Fantasy RPGs are so back.
Disaster Relief Experts Are Sounding The Alarm About This Overlooked EV Risk
Flooding can lead to damage — and explosions — from lithium-ion battery packs.
2024's Most Overlooked RPG Is Breaking One of the Series' Long-standing Rituals
A longstanding tradition.
'Alien: Romulus' May Recycle the Hits, But It Does It Damn Well
Everyone can hear you scream.
Your Best Chance To Get Into The Most Cozy RPG Series Is Coming Next Year
Better late than never.
Luca Guadagnino Could Be Directing A DC Movie, For Some Reason
The director of Queer and Challengers is in talks for a weird new superhero movie.
The 'How to Train Your Dragon' Remake Is Learning the Worst Lesson from Disney
No one asked for this.
'Star Wars Visions' is Going Back to Japan for Season 3
Space subs or space dubs?
'Alien: Earth' Is Finally Addressing the One Thing the Franchise Never Touched
Forget space aliens. Let’s talk about chest bursters in your backyard.
'Final Fantasy XIV' Is Heading Back to Simpler Times
Now you don’t have to leave your chocobo at home.
Xbox Game Pass Just Got A Long Awaited, Game-Changing New Feature
The games you own have a new home.
Kevin Feige Reveals Why 'Fantastic Four' is the Most Important Upcoming MCU Movie
Marvel’s first family has a big task ahead of them.
How Pseudoscience Obscures The Real Dangers Found In Meteor Showers
How a meteor shower could, one day, pose a troubling scenario.
Ridley Scott’s Most Underrated Epic Gave #MeToo the Medieval Treatment
The Last Duel is one of the director’s most overlooked epics, but it deserves its flowers all the same.
Fittingly, 'Yellowjackets' Season 3 is Arriving on Valentine's Day
The Wilderness has chosen... an early 2025 release date.
'Lanterns' Has a Release Window — And It’s Sooner Than You Think
James Gunn revealed that Lanterns is “getting ready to go” into production soon.
Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Added the Most Feline-Friendly Adventure
Purr.
Jude Law Might Have Confirmed My Weird 'Skeleton Crew' Theory
Could his character be full of Sith?
PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Greatest Samurai Game of All Time
Ready your blade.
This New Open-World Zombie Game Has A Weird, But Brilliant Trick Up Its Sleeve
Keep it moving.
'The Penguin' Season 1 Is Coming to 4K and Blu-Ray
You haven’t seen the last of Oswald Cobb.
PlayStation Plus Just Added the Perfect Horror Game for Fans of Campy ‘80s Slashers
Don’t turn that dial.
Star Trek Just Gave Us the Perfect Ending to a Bittersweet Story
Did you catch all the multiverse references?
Alan Wake Developer's Next Game Will Be Its First-Ever Action RPG
Another first for Remedy.
Disney Just Removed the Rey Sequel’s Release Date
But the last Skywalker will still return.
A Sequel to 'Dogma' Could “Eventually” Happen, According to Kevin Smith
But there is a major catch.
The Oral History of 'Spider-Man: The Animated Series'
In 1994, Spider-Man was forgotten, neglected, and about to be reintroduced through a peerless animated series. Here's how it all came to be.
'The Boys' Creator is Aware of The Risk of Becoming a Franchise
Eric Kripke is terrified of becoming what he most fears.
Do Brain-Training Games Actually Work? It’s Complicated
Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits — but exactly what they are is a matter of debate.
One Obscure 'Doctor Who' Villain Is Back to Ruin Christmas
Where do all the worst things in the universe come from?
Apple's First Must-Play 2025 Game is 'Subway Surfers' Meets 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater'
Enter Skate City: New York, a new game from developers Agens and Snowman coming to Apple Arcade in early 2025. Skate City: New York is actually a sequel to a 2019 game, Skate City.
James Cameron’s Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller Set the Standard for Action Exposition
Forty years later, The Terminator is still the gold standard for exposition dumps.
Why Can’t We Quit Diet Coke? The Drink Hacks Our Brains In More Ways Than One
The formulation hacks our brain in ways that we don’t really have as much control over.
PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added A Delicious Multiplayer Game for Your Non-Gamer Friends
Can't stand the heat.
You Can Now Bring 'Twisters' Into Your Home
If you feel it, chase it.
5 Years Past 'Blade Runner’s Dystopia, Is Cyberpunk Still Relevant?
On November 19, 2019 Rick Deckard got to work retiring replicants. Pop culture never moved on from that moment.
'Dragon Quest 3' Producer Wants to See an HD-2D Remake of 'Final Fantasy VI'
A classic reborn.
Game Awards 2024 Winners List: The Nominees Thus Far
Here’s who is in the running for 2024 Game of the Year.
Frank Grillo Says Rick Flag Sr. is the Nick Fury of the DCU
"Rick Flag will be around for a while."
20 Years Later, One of the Best Shooters of All Time Just Got a Massive Update
It’s time to revisit a classic.
10 Years Later, I Wish More Open World Games Were Like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition'
A wide world to explore.
Disney Just Pulled a Controversial Episode of a Marvel Childen’s Cartoon
Who gets to be a hero?
'Skeleton Crew' Showrunner Clarifies a Confusing Line from the Trailer
Are we talking the old republic, or the Old Republic?
'Dune' Just Changed the Origin of Its Most Famous Superpower
The original Jedi Mind Trick’s retroactive debut.
Climate Scientists Argue That It’s Time To Plan For the Worst Case Warming
Scientists argue that halting the increase in annual emissions is a first step — and shouldn’t be our only focus.
15 Years Ago, Assassin's Creed Changed Everything
A prime example of why gaming sequels are oftentimes more important than the original.
The Most Forgettable Star Trek Movie Saw the Future of Sci-Fi Storytelling
What if two legendary characters met... for a few minutes?
'Dune' Finally Reveals Its Infamous AI Overlords
The rise and fall of the machines.
Can Stress Really Make Your Hair Go Grey?
In short, yes. But it’s not the only factor.
In A Weird Trick of Physics, Microplastic Pollution Could Impact the Weather
To understand how microplastics affect weather and climate, we need to know their concentrations at the altitudes where clouds form.
'Arcane' Season 2 Has a Major Pacing Problem
Netflix’s best video game adaptation is suitably legendary — but its best characters are falling through the cracks in Season 2.
8 Reasons ADHD Diagnoses Are Increasing
There is a clear uptick in ADHD diagnoses, but why?
20 Years Later, Hideo Kojima's Best Video Game Gets the Remake It Deserves
‘Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater’ brought out Kojima’s best.
