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HBO's 'Lanterns' Delivers a Brilliant Sci-Fi Detective Drama
The new series masterfully blends 'Watchmen's thematic depth with 'Yellowstone's grounded atmosphere to reimagine the Green Lantern mythos.
The X-Files Returns to Comics This Winter With New Dynamite Series
Writer Joe Harris will pen the new series, which is set during the original show's run.
Marvel's Alien vs. X-Men Comic Series Promises a Grim Encounter
A new preview of the upcoming limited series from Kieron Gillen and Geraldo Borges reveals the terrifying first contact between the X-Men and the Xenomorphs.
It's Time Nintendo Gave Mario a Gun, According to One Opinion Piece
A 2002 analysis argues that Mario's enduring appeal lies in a shift towards mature themes in gaming, contrasting with Grand Theft Auto's sales dominance.
The Brink of War Review: Talky Cold War Drama Centers on Reagan and Gorbachev Summit
Jeff Daniels and Jared Harris star in Michael Russell Gunn's earnest but subdued film about the 1986 Reykjavik summit.
Matt Mercer's 'Age of Umbra: Sallowlands' Delivers a Bittersweet Dystopian Tragedy
Critical Role's six-part Daggerheart miniseries concludes with a narrative that masterfully explores hope and despair in a dying world.
The Puzzling Prevalence of Eyeball-Hand Bosses in Video Games
A deep dive explores the recurring motif of bosses featuring eyes on their palms and its potential origins.
Is Tom Nook a Predator or Just Misunderstood?
An examination of Tom Nook's business practices throughout the Animal Crossing series.
Cyberpunk 2077 and the Legacy of Wetness in Cyberpunk Media
An exploration of how rain and atmospheric moisture define the cyberpunk genre and whether CD Projekt Red's game lives up to it.