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Every few years, someone publishes a “definitive” ranking of The Legend of Zelda, and every few years, that list reveals more about gaming nostalgia than it does about design. The series created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka in 1986, stewarded by producer Eiji Aonuma since the late 1990s, and scored by the legendary Koji…

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The Western is one of the most oversaturated, predictable, and aesthetically exhausted genres on television, and it has been for the majority of the medium’s existence. Any network or producer who wants to make a new show in this space has one episode to prove why they’re different from 70 years of cowboy capers —…

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A collective mourning has begun for actress Hayden Panettiere after it was announced on August 16 that she died at just 36 years old. Millennials in particular remember growing up with her as she rose to fame, eventually becoming one of the most recognizable actresses of our time. Beyond the characters she portrayed in movies like…

With its extensive roster of heroes and villains, DC Comics has maintained a prominent presence in the superhero genre for nearly 90 years. DC’s iconic characters have faced threats stretching beyond their own universe for decades, including stories that put all of reality at risk of total annihilation. With battles at this level of sheer…

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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…

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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…

Is there anything better than PC gaming? Consoles have their own selling points — and controllers worth borrowing for a computer — but there’s no substitute for a well-built PC. Since the early days of the gaming industry, PC games have always been at the cutting-edge. There’s such a wealth of great games on PC…

Recently, Avengers star Robert Downey Jr. shared his disdain for the current celebrity landscape, which has shifted from heralding movie stars to focusing on streamers, who for almost a decade have opened a lane for almost anyone to hop online and potentially become the next name in streaming. “Nowadays,” Downey explained, “people can create celebrity…