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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Would Be Much Better if It Were 2 Seasons Shorter
The influential series could have benefited from a more concise run, ending on a high note with its fifth season.
My Dream Video Game Concert: A Symphony of Nostalgia and Unexpected Beats
From Final Fantasy to Tekken, one writer imagines the ultimate live orchestral and DJ mashup.
Star Trek’s ‘Greatest Failure’ Laid the Blueprint for the Entire Franchise
NBC rejected "The Cage" for being too cerebral, but its ideas proved foundational for the sci-fi saga.
Remembering the End of an Era: Charles Schulz's Final Peanuts Comic
Charles Schulz's final Peanuts strip aired February 13, 2000, marking the close of a 50-year run that began with a simple comic strip and evolved into a cultural phenomenon.
The Twilight Zone's 'It's a Good Life' Remains a Masterpiece of Psychological Horror
65 years after its debut, the unsettling tale of a child god in Peaksville continues to chill.
MMOs Forge Bonds That Last a Lifetime, Cultivating Friendships Beyond the Screen
From virtual worlds to real-world support systems, PC Gamer's MMO column explores how online friendships shape our lives.
5 Timeless 'Calvin and Hobbes' Comics That Prove Bill Watterson Is In a League of His Own
Decades after its conclusion, Bill Watterson's beloved comic strip continues to resonate with timeless observations on life, society, and the human condition.
Poem Games Explore The Space Between Art Forms
Jordan Magnuson's Game Poem jam highlights experimental works that blur the lines between interactive experiences and verse.
Excalibur: 45 Years Later, John Boorman's Arthurian Epic Remains a Cinematic Masterpiece
John Boorman's 1981 film is celebrated for its bold vision and unique approach to translating myth to the screen.