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What would that first contact with an alien species be like? In The Stars Beyond: A Twilight Imperium Anthology six authors imagine exactly that, but not necessarily from the human perspective. An anthology edited by Charlotte Llewelyn-Wells, The Stars Beyond is set in the same world as the galactic conquest game Twilight Imperium. The authors use the framework of alien races and
Read MoreSpider-Man is undeniably one of the most beloved pop culture icons of the 20th and 21st centuries. It all started in August 1962, when Spider-Man creators Stan Lee, and Steve Ditko decided to introduce Peter Parker in the 15th issue of the Amazing Fantasy comic series. A few months after his introduction, a wave of commercial and public success followed the
Read MoreImagine a mutant who can convert sound energy into light energy. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect power for a rockstar? Marvel thought so too and Dazzler was born. But Dazzler isn’t interested in being an X-man or working for S.H.I.E.L.D., she just wants to sing. But now she’s being pulled back. Her father is missing and it’s related to her
Read MoreThe Disney+ sequel series to the 1980s Ron Howard film Willow, also called Willow, has finally premiered, with two episodes dropping early Wednesday morning. The original film was a magical story about subverting expectations and being who you want to be and not who people tell you you are. This series seems to be bringing those same ideas into focus. So
Read MoreViolent Night is a pure violent delight. It’s freaking fun and an instant Christmas classic. It’s not remotely family-friendly and is so incredibly bloody, but also unexpectedly heartwarming which honestly surprised me. It’ll make you think twice about candy canes, and David Harbour sleighs as Santa. Violent Night is wildly entertaining and definitely worth watching in theaters with a crowd. Violent
Read MoreAs a fan and player of Dungeons & Dragons for many years, I can admit that the game isn’t always the easiest to play. Like juggling, there are constantly moving parts that as a player you need to pay attention to. The game you play is vastly different depending on the class of character you decide to play. Factor in subclasses,
Read MoreThe Heart of Iuchiban by Evan Dicken is set in the mystical world of Rokugan. From the popular Legend of the Five Rings roleplaying and card games, Rokugan is a fantasy world based roughly on feudal Japan. There are seven clans (Crane, Lion, Crab, Scorpion, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Dragons) that divide the land of Rokugan and there is little love or
Read MoreEven though there are so many Pokémon games already, the franchise remains as popular as ever. The latest generation, called Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, was just released on November 18, 2022 and has already sold more than 10 million copies. The biggest console exclusive launch ever, Generation IX has set an absolute record for Pokémon, the Nintendo Switch, and gaming in general. So
Read MoreThe Chucky season 2 finale has finally arrived, closing out one of the wildest chapters in the Child’s Play franchise. This hit series is a continuation of the original Child’s Play series, which spawned seven films before it was eventually rebooted in 2019. The Syfy and USA Networked jointly produced series follows the events of 2017’s Cult of Chucky, ultimately ignoring
Read MoreJames Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy films feature one of the most beloved teams in the MCU. When it was announced that Gunn was returning to direct the third installment of the franchise, I thought it would just be that final film and it would be a wait until May 5, 2023, to see our favorite team again. However, our rag-tag
Read MoreWhen I started watching Pennyworth season 3, I felt very optimistic about the future of the series. Just over a month since the first episode aired, the season finale arrived this week and now we can finally talk about everything in season 3. Many fans are considering this the best season yet, but what exactly does it offer, and did the
Read MoreAndor’s season finale is here and what a ride it’s been. This show surprised me every week with how complex and intertwined the story became. I loved that we got to see a gritty and darker side of Star Wars. Andor showed just how manipulative and vile the Empire is and sends the message that anyone can stand up to tyranny.
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