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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…

The 1980s often get a bad rap in pop culture. Aesthetically, the decade has recently been sanctified as the pinnacle of nostalgia — which is ironic, considering that, in terms of media quality, it’s long been regarded as a decade filled with what the Peabody Awards once called “junk food.” And yet, on television at…

Launched in 1996, the Nintendo 64 marked a huge technological leap forward for Nintendo and the greater video game industry. The console made 3D gameplay possible in a way that Nintendo had never employed before, while the console doubled down on local multiplayer and other peripheral features. Many of Nintendo’s classic franchises were revamped through…

It’s been 35 years since the legendary and wildest action series Baki the Grappler debuted in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shonen Champion magazine. Written and illustrated by Keisuke Itagaki, the manga made its mark in history for all the right and wrong reasons. Regardless of the controversies and the wild moments, there’s no denying that Baki…

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The TV industry has evolved a lot to keep up with modern technology and cultural taste over the last 30 years. This is why award shows like the Emmys are important, as they mark the best art of each era, allowing audiences to go back and track the entertainment industry’s evolution — or just enjoy…