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While 16-bit platforms like the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo led console gaming into the ’90s, more advanced options quickly took shape. This included 32-bit consoles like the Atari Jaguar, Sega Saturn, and the original PlayStation as the industry pushed hardware capabilities forward. Some of the biggest franchises today were initially introduced as 32-bit games…

Gaming has never exactly been an inexpensive hobby. People used to hoard quarters and unload their weekly allowance at the arcade. Home consoles gave gamers another way to spend their hard-earned cash, and it definitely feels like those have only gotten more expensive over time. A new PlayStation 5 currently costs between $650 and $900…

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We’ve all done the infinite scroll on the Netflix app, spending an hour looking for something to watch before giving up. Sometimes there are just too many shows to choose from. And the last thing anyone wants is to get a few hours into a series that’s not worth finishing. 

You’ve probably heard about the invasive Burmese python that is rapidly expanding its range in the Florida Everglades. While the battle against the pythons is widely publicized, a smaller, less well-known reptile is staging its own takeover. The spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus), brought to Florida from the pet trade, is spreading into protected wilderness areas…

With over 160 million units sold worldwide since it launched back in 2000, the PlayStation 2 remains the best-selling games console of all time. This success isn’t down to hardware alone, of course — the PS2 boasts a huge library of games that includes dozens of all-time greats. From established franchises to new properties making their…

The dawn of the 21st century proved to be a pivotal time for the gaming industry on multiple fronts. The year saw the launch of the Xbox, GameCube, and Game Boy Advance as the new console generation took shape. Meanwhile, Sony continued its support for its latest console, the PlayStation 2, while Sega quietly stopped…

Pop culture moves fast, but the ’90s and 2000s hit differently. Before streaming playlists and algorithm-driven fame, stars dominated our lives in ways today’s fans can barely imagine. A redditor sparked a lively conversation with the “older” crowd on r/popheads, asking them to “tell us about the significant moments and trends that [happened] in pop…