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Retrospective

60 Years Ago, A Classic Superhero Made His TV Debut With A Bang

By Dais Johnston

Biff! Bang! Pow!

What Dreams May Come

How To Hack Your Nightmares And Engineer Your Dreams

By Claire Maldarelli

Psychologist Westley Youngren on the import of dreaming — and facing our nightmares.

Gaming

Here’s Why We Could Actually Get One More Surprise Witcher 3 DLC Before The Witcher 4

By Robin Bea

Hunting rumors.

Review

'Greenland 2: Migration' Is A Good Disaster Movie Ripped To Shreds

By Siddhant Adlakha

The sequel clocks in at 100 minutes, but feels like it should’ve been longer.

Gaming

Scramble Knights Royale’s RPG Foundations Could Make It A Battle Royale For Fortnite Haters

By Robin Bea

RPG meets PvP.

Blu-Rays

The Best Revisionist Western Just Got A 4K Upgrade

By Rory Doherty

Hold infinity — and a Blu-Ray — in the palm of your hand.

Review

'Primate' Is A Big, Dumb Chimpanzee Slasher

By Siddhant Adlakha

For better or worse, Paramount’s latest horror offering is an unwieldy mix.

Gaming News

The Next StarCraft Game Isn’t What You’d Expect

By Trone Dowd

Will the stars finally align?

News

Tom Cruise Stopped By To Help Film 'Star Wars: Starfighter'

By Dais Johnston

A few good Jedi.

Gaming

'DuneCrawl's Crustacean Combat Makes It The First Great Co-Op Game Of 2026

By Robin Bea

Giant friendly crabs.

Gaming News

Nintendo Is Fixing Mario Tennis’ Biggest Problems

By Trone Dowd

I’ve got a fever.

News

Disney Releases A New Look At 'The Mandalorian And Grogu'

By Dais Johnston

Mando’s getting shipped.

Rant

You Should Be Happy 'The Odyssey' Trailers Are Kinda Boring

By Ryan Britt

The oldest spoilers are still best kept a secret.

Inverse Recommends

'The Pitt' Is Back And Better Than Ever

By Dais Johnston

The Pitt may seem like just a standard medical procedural, but it's really one of the most heart-racing shows on TV.

Opinion

Trails Beyond the Horizon Might Already Have the Best Character of 2026

By Hayes Madsen

No cap.

Gaming

PlayStation And Xbox’s Most-Played Games Show What Players Are Really Looking For

By Robin Bea

You can’t beat Fortnite, but you can learn from it.

Gaming

The Most Important RPG Ever Made Just Hit Xbox Game Pass

By Hayes Madsen

Back to the beginning.

Retrospective

'Deep Space Nine's Best Political Thriller Is Still Challenging

By Ryan Britt

Earth under siege... maybe.

Reviews

'Starfleet Academy' Really Isn't Your Parents' Star Trek

By Ryan Britt

The Star Trek franchise's biggest swing in years is both radical and wholesome.

News

Netflix's Most Intriguing New Drama Has An Unexpected Supernatural Twist

By Dais Johnston

Back to school.

CES 2026

The Coolest Stuff At CES 2026

By Tyghe Trimble

Things that made us go, woah!

Gaming

'Aragami' Is A Modern Reinvention Of The Stealth Genre’s Roots

By Robin Bea

Stick to the shadows.

Gaming News

7 Years Later, 'Red Dead 2' Players Are Scrambling To Solve A Brand New Mystery

By Trone Dowd

All part of the plan?

TV

Inside Conformitygate, The 'Stranger Things' Finale Conspiracy Theory

By Dais Johnston

Is it just wishful thinking?

TV

'Fallout' Just Revealed An Iconic Monster's Secret Origin

By Dais Johnston

This creature isn’t mutated, but engineered.

MCU

One 'Avengers: Doomsday' Rumor Debunks A Big Black Panther Theory

By Lyvie Scott

There’s no question who embodies the mantle in Doomsday.

RPGs FTW

10 Promising RPGs That Should Be On Your Radar in 2026

By Hayes Madsen

We predict ... another banner year.

Gaming

Game Pass Just Quietly Added The Best Warhammer Shooter

By Trone Dowd

Have you heard of your lord and ruler, the Emperor?

Retrospective

Somehow, Uwe Boll’s BloodRayne Movies Haven’t Aged Well

By Matt Donato

It was a different time.

Trailers

'The Death of Robin Hood' Teases Yet Another Gritty Reboot

By Lyvie Scott

Third time’s the charm?

Inverse Recommends

Need For Speed: Unbound’s Unique Art Makes A Thrilling Street Racing Game Pop

By Robin Bea

Looks aren’t everything — but they still go a long way.

News

'The Batman Part II' Recruits Yet Another Marvel Star

By Dais Johnston

From HYDRA to Gotham.

Trailers

'Avengers: Doomsday' Finally Gives Us The Cyclops We’ve Been Waiting For

By Lyvie Scott

What did you expect, black latex?

Gaming

'Lies of P's Success “Fundamentally” Changed The Company’s Approach, Says Neowiz Co-CEO

By Hayes Madsen

No lies.

Opinion

AI Assistants Like Project Ava Would Turn Gaming Into A Chore

By Robin Bea

You don’t need a catgirl to play your games for you.

TV

Here’s How The 'Stranger Things' Spinoff Could Redeem That Disappointing Finale

By Dais Johnston

Could this one winter last forever?

Sleep No More

The Nightmarish Vision of Life Without Sleep

By Ryan Britt

How much would a life without sleep cost you? More than you might think.

Trailers

'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Finally Brings The X-Men To The MCU

By Dais Johnston

After years of flirting, the X-Men are now officially part of the MCU.

Preview

Romeo Is a Dead Man Is a Raucous Fever Dream, and Now My Most Anticipated Game of 2026

By Hayes Madsen

Strap in.

Opinion

'Stranger Things' Just Committed The Worst TV Finale Sin

By Lyvie Scott

Another trip down memory lane?

Inverse Recommends

Core Keeper Tunnels Onto PlayStation Plus Just Before Its Next Major Update

By Robin Bea

Who knew living underground could be so cozy?

Retrospective

How A Controversial Thriller Birthed a New Era of Extreme Hollywood Horror

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Let’s talk about the long, bloody legacy of Eli Roth’s Hostel.

Retrospective

One Of The Longest-Running MMORPGs Hasn’t Lost Its Old-School Feel

By Robin Bea

They don’t make them like they used to.

Trailers

We May Have Already Found The Most Ridiculous Sci-Fi Show of 2026

By Dais Johnston

It’s the shot that makes you hot!

Trailers

In 'Wonder Man,' Marvel May Have Finally Figured Out Meta Comedy

By Lyvie Scott

We’re so back.

Preview

'Code Vein 2' Might Just Sidestep Soulslike Fatigue

By Hayes Madsen

Vampires, but no masquerade.

Predictions

What We Want To See From Nintendo In 2026

By Trone Dowd

Full steam ahead.

News

'House Of The Dragon' Is Officially Ending

By Dais Johnston

The end of the Dance is in sight.

Reel Science

What Sci-Fi Gets So Wrong About Suspended Animation

By Mark Hill

The idea of extending life with deep sleep has been a sci-fi staple for decades. So, how close are we?

Counting Geese

How Birds Sleep — And Why It Matters

By Jillian Mock

If only we could snooze like a bird.

Space Slumber

How Do Astronauts Sleep?

By Ryan Britt

In space, it’s always a hard day’s night.

Retrospective

The Dumbest Bond Rip-Off Shows How Big 007 Was

By Mark Hill

“I’ll be at the Judo Range.”

Sleeper Hits

The 11 Most Iconic Sci-Fi Stories About Sleep Of All Time

By Ryan Britt

The limits of the human mind don’t have to remain in the waking state.

Inverse Recommends

PlayStation Plus Just Added Disney's Darkest Adventure

By Trone Dowd

Mickey’s Epic Quest.

Retrospective

15 Years Ago, One Troubled Sci-Fi Show Fell Prey To The Prequel Curse

By Ryan Britt

The strange case of Caprica and the prequel with all the answers.

The Future is Now

The 15 Must-Watch Sci-Fi And Fantasy TV Shows Of 2026

By Dais Johnston and Ryan Britt

From returning classics to swan songs, here’s all the TV you need to mark on your calendar.

Gaming

These 10 Anticipated Indie Games Should Be On Your Radar In 2026

By Robin Bea

The indies you need to play in 2026.

Retrospective

85 Years Ago, An Immortal Superhero Was Rebooted And No One Noticed

By Ryan Britt

The Green Hornet struck again. And again. And again.

Unhinged Elder Millennial Rant

I Honestly Can’t Believe 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Ignored The Most Important Geek Event Of 1987

By Ryan Britt

The Hawkins kids were the next generation, so why didn't they talk about The Next Generation?

Movies

Here Are The 15 Most Exciting Movies Of 2026

By Lyvie Scott

Keep these upcoming releases on your radar.

TV

Netflix’s 'Tomb Raider' Gets Bigger — And So Much Better — In Season 2

By Lyvie Scott

Lara Croft steps out of her comfort zone.

Inverse Recommends

7 Underrated Streaming TV Gems You Maybe Missed In 2025

By Dais Johnston

It’s not too late to catch up.

Spoilers

The 'Stranger Things' Series Finale Is Exactly What You Think It Is

By Dais Johnston

Was Vecna defeated? Was there a time jump? Let’s unpack it all.

The Inverse Interview

Macaulay Culkin Suits Up For The Wasteland

By Lyvie Scott

The actor teases the adventure to come in Prime Video’s Fallout.

Gaming

The 13 Biggest Games Of 2026

By Trone Dowd

A stacked year ahead of us all.

Blu-Rays

The Wachowskis’ Most Underrated Sci-Fi Movie Just Got A Huge Upgrade

By Mark Hill

Put your head in the clouds.

TV

'Fallout' Season 2's Legion Is The Most Terrifying Faction In The Franchise

By Debopriyaa Dutta

Render unto Caesar... or else.

Spoilers

'Fallout' Season 2 Just Made A Crucial Character Canon

By Dais Johnston

Meet Roger Maxson

TV

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The 'Stranger Things' Finale

By Dais Johnston

One decade later...

Gaming

Here Are The 6 Best Deals In Nintendo’s Switch Winter Sale

By Robin Bea

Nintendo games rarely go on sale, but some great buys are available now.

Inverse Recommends

Popucom Blends Two Unexpected Genres For One Fantastic Co-Op Shooter

By Robin Bea

Color chaos reigns in one of the year’s best multiplayer games.

Drop the Hammer

'Avengers: Doomsday' Could Finally Do Right By Thor

By Lyvie Scott

The God of Thunder is making the best out of a bungled storyline.

Retrospective

30 Years Ago, the Perfect Arcade Game Was Created

By Hayes Madsen

One for the ages.

Inverse Recommends

Netflix Just Quietly Added The Most Underrated Stephen King Spinoff

By Dais Johnston

Bill Skarsgård is even there!

Gaming

The 10 Best Hidden Gem Games of 2025

By Robin Bea

Don’t let some of 2025’s best games fly under your radar.

Gaming

Nintendo Switch 2 Just Quietly Added The Coziest RPG Ever

By Hayes Madsen

Farm it up.

Movies

20 Years Later, A Misunderstood Marvel Hero Could Finally Get His Due

By Ryan Britt

The return of the optic blast?

Gaming

'LEGO Party' Is The Surprising Hit That Saves Dying Get-Togethers

By Shannon Liao

Crush your friends.

Fashion

'Disco Elysium' Is Now A Haute Couture Fashion House

By Shannon Liao

A cloak to represent my thoughts.

Inverse Recommends

The Nintendo Switch 2’s Five Best Games

By Cameron Hawkins

C’mon Pauline.

Retrospective

Terry Gilliam’s ‘90s Cult Classic Is A Once-In-A-Lifetime Sci-Fi Epic

By Ryan Britt

“Wouldn’t it be great if I was crazy?”

Retrospective

30 Years Ago, This SNES Exclusive Finished an Epic Trilogy

By Mo Mozuch

'Final Fight 3' punched above its weight class.

Review

'The Copenhagen Test' Is A Subtle, Smart Cyberpunk Thriller With A Terrific Premise

By Ryan Britt

Don't sleep on this show.

Retrospective

85 Years Ago, 'The Invisible Woman' Genderswapped A Horror Classic For Laughs

By Kayleigh Donaldson

A vanishing dame? Now we’ve heard everything.

Opinion

'Stranger Things' Season 5's Tender Character Moment Was Actually A Big Missed Opportunity

By Dais Johnston

Volume 2 finally gave viewers what they wanted, but left a lot to be desired.

Game Guides

How to defeat Simon the Divergent Star in 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'

By Echo Apsey

The toughest fight in the game.

Gaming

Five Perfect Holiday Games You Should Boot Up Before The New Year

By Trone Dowd

Stay inside a while.

Retrospective

Roland Emmerich Began His Career By Trying To Be The German Spielberg

By Jon O'Brien

The highest form of flattery.

Spoilers

'Stranger Things' Gave Us Some Answers, But Not Enough

By Dais Johnston

How will it all end?

Review

'Stranger Things' Season 5 Volume 2 Is Unsatisfying For One Obvious Reason

By Dais Johnston

The next chapter of Stranger Things is interesting but unsatisfying.

Spoilers

“Why Did I Root For This Man To Commit Murder?” 'No Other Choice's Bleak Stance On AI

By Lyvie Scott

Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun break down No Other Choice’s bleak stance on AI.

Inverse Recommends

Five Star Wars Games To Play After Revisiting The Force Awakens

By Trone Dowd

The Force is strong with these picks from gaming’s biggest subscription services.

Retrospective

45 Years Ago, 'Altered States' Sent Viewers On A Wild Ride

By Debopriyaa Dutta

Take a trip.

Streaming Guide

Everything You Need To Know To Watch 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Volume 2

By Dais Johnston

Have yourself an Upside Down Christmas.

TV

Fallout Season 2 Just Introduced A Huge Part Of Fallout 4

By Dais Johnston

The Bostonians are coming!

Gaming

Here Are Our 7 Favorite Deals In The Steam Winter Sale 2025

By Robin Bea

Save on games you missed this year and beyond.

Opinion

Red Dead Redemption Proves Rockstar’s Biggest Flaw Is A Choice

By Trone Dowd

Superior to every GTA in one crucial way.

Gaming

Video Game Remakes Won't Stop Anytime Soon, But That Might Not Be A Bad Thing

By Hayes Madsen

Learning from the past.

Inverse Recommends

HBO Max’s Scariest Horror Movie Is Hiding In Plain Sight

By Dais Johnston

Settle in by the fire.

Spoilers

'Pluribus' Season 1 Finale Sets Up Bold Direction For Season 2

By Ryan Britt

Nothing was really resolved, other than Carol's true feelings.