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Sometimes a television Western is more than a Western, and that was certainly true of “The Wild Wild West.” The adventure series combined the horse opera with science fiction, espionage, and pre-steampunk aesthetics, spanning four seasons on CBS in the late ’60s. Unfortunately, the show was also deemed “one of the most violent programs on television,” per…

The gaming industry has been producing horror games for decades, making it one of the medium’s most robust genres. But like so many older games, there is also no shortage of horror titles that are not legally playable on modern platforms. Whether it’s because of licensing or a lack of publisher interest in remastering these…

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September 22, 2026 marked the Northern Hemisphere’s official first day of fall, also known as autumn in some parts of the world. This particular season also has a notable connection to the world of American television. While TV series these days begin at much more varied times throughout the year, September was traditionally a time…

Sexton Blake Volume 1, the latest collection from Bear Alley Books, is now available. This is the first of two volumes that will collect all the “Sexton Blake” strips from the British weekly, Valiant, plus the Valiant Annual and the Valiant Book of Sexton Blake.

The mid-1990s were a revolutionary time for video games. While gaming had dabbled with 3D graphics in the past, the launch of consoles like the Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and Sega Saturn marked the moment where big-budget games absolutely had to be in 3D.

Remakes have become a growing presence in the video game industry, with many fan-favorite titles reimagined for modern platforms. As a testament to their popularity, these games are often warmly received — which, of course, has spurred additional remakes. One console ripe to receive more remakes based on its games is the PlayStation 2, which…

The PlayStation 3 led the charge for home console gaming to enter the high-definition era, boasting some of the strongest technical capabilities of its generation. Sony classics were completely revamped on the PS3 while new franchises got their start on the console. As wild as it sounds, 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the PS3,…

The PlayStation 2 is one of the greatest home consoles of all time, ushering Sony into the 21st century in style. The console’s hardware capabilities significantly improved upon its predecessor while its controller layouts were made more intuitive. Many established game franchises were revamped on the PS2 while others made their own memorable debut on…