The 1980s delivered a golden era of arcade gaming, driving a massive leap in visuals from crude early-80s pixels to stunningly detailed late-80s sprite art. Standard-bearer of that late-decade graphics
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Remembering Tim Curry: The Legend of Screen, Stage, and Voice Passes Away at 80
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A New Era Begins: Avatar: Seven Havens
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Dark Matter Season 2 Expands the Multiverse on Apple TV
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Ever since she first appeared in Season 1 of Prime Video’s Reacher, former U.S. Army Master Sergeant Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) has been an absolute scene-stealer. Even though showrunner Nick
READY, FIGHT! The New Street Fighter Movie Delivers Perfection in Casting and Nostalgia
In 1987, gaming history was made in local arcades when Capcom introduced the world to Street Fighter. At the time, it was a straightforward cabinet fighter where players could only
Jumanji: Open World Brings the Game into Reality
Back in 1995, Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst taught us all the Golden Rule of board games: once you start rolling the dice in Jumanji, you finish the game—no matter
The Dystopian World of Blade Runner Returns in Blade Runner 2099
The rain-soaked, neon-lit future of Blade Runner is returning—this time on the small screen. Blade Runner 2099 is an upcoming eight-episode miniseries headed to Amazon Prime Video, continuing the legendary
Happy Gary Gygax Day! Celebrating the Father of Dungeons & Dragons
Today, geeks and gamers around the world celebrate Gary Gygax Day, honoring one of the most influential creators in gaming history. Gary Gygax, along with Dave Arneson, co-created Dungeons &
The Rings of Power Season 3 Trailer Unleashes Sauron’s Darkest Hour Yet
Middle-earth is on the brink of ruin. Five years have passed since the devastating fall of Eregion, and Sauron’s relentless armies continue their march across the land, conquering everything in