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Microsoft’s sophomore home console, the Xbox 360, holds an important place in gaming industry history, particularly when it comes to the early days of online gaming. Launched in 2005, the console saw Microsoft lean more into its network capabilities, both in terms of multiplayer gaming and the Xbox digital storefront. For subsequent consoles, Xbox has…

After months of teasing, the penultimate episode of X-Men ’97‘s second season, “Dead Man’s Hand,” finally reunites Remy Lebeau with his beloved Rogue and their fellow X-Men… but not in the way fans would have hoped. As much as Remy appears to retain his pure heart and endless charm behind his new violet facade, the…

Alan Moore’s Watchmen is among the most profound and subversive works of literature in the 20th century. Published under DC Comics from 1986 to 1987, Watchmen is a scathing critique of the superhero genre, morality, and politics. The comic follows an original cast of “heroes” set in an alternate 1985 when the world is on…

Launched in 2013, the PlayStation 4 leveled up Sony’s gaming capabilities considerably, competing with the Wii U and the Xbox One. Until the release of the PlayStation 5 in 2020, the console was Sony’s go-to gaming platform, thrilling millions of gamers worldwide. Many established properties were revamped for the new console, including several PlayStation exclusives…

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I’ve always believed the sorts of broadcast TV shows that get dumped on YouTube aren’t worth your time. Giving the episodes away for free, supported by the pittances paid by the platform, is a sign the production company sees no more value in the series. It’s why I’m a little surprised Warner Bros. is putting…

If the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Universe didn’t make it incredibly obvious, Hollywood loves adapting comic books into movies to make significant profits. However, the adaptation of characters and stories to other mediums goes both ways. Dozens of beloved movie franchises have had their stories and worlds expanded thanks to comic book companies…

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There’s no question that the ’80s were a golden age of TV sitcoms. Nearly every network pushed to find the perfect combination of cast, writers, and plot devices to strike gold with the format, and, in doing so, pushed the boundaries of television itself. While the decade saw plenty of ideas that missed the mark…

Over three decades since its release, the original PlayStation continues to cast a big shadow over the video game industry. The console introduced many major franchises that fans still enjoy today while also completely revamping established properties for a new generation. Gamers certainly noticed and responded in kind, with the PlayStation achieving what no other…