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After popularizing the first-person shooter genre with “Doom,” id Software’s follow-up was the “Quake” series. Launched in 1996, the original “Quake” featured an episodic single-player campaign with the protagonist fighting extradimensional invaders in worlds that blended sci-fi and fantasy. The game included frenetic multiplayer modes and pushed id Software’s technology to the next level, particularly…

Although most shows unfold with a traditional beginning, middle, and end, just as many have played around with time in exciting and, at times, even groundbreaking ways. Whether it’s through flashbacks, flash-forwards, or utilizing different points-of-view, a non-linear TV series can enhance a mystery, enrich storylines, and keep us chatting at the water cooler about…

Brad Bird’s 1999 animated sci-fi film “The Iron Giant” didn’t exactly take the world by storm — at least, not at first. “The Iron Giant” was released in August, a month traditionally considered a post-blockbuster-season dumping ground for studios. Warner Bros. seemed willing to let the film slide into obscurity, perhaps smarting from the not-very-glowing…

Morena Baccarin has had a long and successful career across both television and the silver screen. As evidenced by all the DC Comics characters Baccarin has played, she definitely doesn’t shy away from a wide array of projects. From multiple different comic book adaptations, to alien invasions, and high-stakes espionage stories … she really can…

Unless you live in a major city like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Toronto, then chances are your primary exposure to sketch comedy is through television. At their best, sketch comedy TV shows combine absurd premises with political satire, social commentary, or just plain old idiotic slapstick to produce something that makes you laugh…

Since Obi-Wan’s off-hand mention of the Clone Wars in A New Hope or Han alluding to “the bounty hunter we ran into on Ord Mantell [who] changed my mind” in The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars has had a tradition of making fans wonder what happened off screen between movies. And from the earliest years…

A few years ago, choosing between a pre-built or DIY PC could be a tricky decision. In many cases, building your own was cheaper, and you could often get more performance or better upgrade paths than you’d find from a system sold by a larger brand. However, given the current RAM crisis, tariffs, and graphics card…

Before its first season has even ended, audiences are already hooked on Hulu’s latest crime thriller, “Furious.” Emmy Rossum stars as Alice Black, an FBI agent investigating a string of murders of men by the young Catherine Grace (Lola Petticrew). What begins as a hunt for a serial killer quickly turns into a suspenseful game…

The best PC speakers come in a variety of styles and sizes, ranging from $30 to $500 (or more). Sure, you can use headphones or a gaming headset for a more private listening experience that won’t disturb others in your vicinity. But if I can help it, I prefer not wearing anything on my head,…

Netflix is setting up its September 2026 lineup, and it already has some exciting updates for fans. Over the years, the streaming giant has been expanding its anime library with some intriguing originals and all-time classics. The 1990s is one of the most revolutionary decades in anime history, known for releasing several series and films…