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If you were alive in the 1990s, then you were most likely inundated with pop culture from all angles — from catchy pop songs on the radio to classic blockbuster movies in the theaters to themed merchandise with your fast food. Today, the toys that came with your Happy Meal can actually be worth hundreds of…

Microsoft just dropped theber it, but it was a piece of software released in 1996, dreamed up by DJ Kurlander at Microsoft Research, that displayed your IRC conversations as an auto-generated comic strip – characters, speech bubbles, and panel layout all handled automatically

Iron Man from Marvel Comics is synonymous with armored superheroes. Indeed, with his immense brilliance and vast wealth, the Armored Avenger has created countless suits that let him stand amongst superhumans and gods. However, he’s not the only hero who suits up in power armor to fight the forces of evil. In DC Comics, there…

The past twenty years of blockbuster movies have largely been defined by one thing: Building a cinematic universe. Though Marvel Studios started laying the groundwork in 2008, it proved that this could be the future of franchise filmmaking with The Avengers in 2012, a team-up movie that combined characters and propelled them to a billion…

The Sony PlayStation accomplished something no other console could in the 1990s by becoming the first-ever console to sell over 100 million units worldwide. This wasn’t done on the strength of its 32-bit hardware alone, of course, but through a library of excellent games, many of which still hold up decades later.

As the anime industry becomes more and more mainstream, live-action adaptations of anime have become the norm. The latest major series to join this trend is Solo Leveling, the modern global sensation, something few would have expected so soon, yet Netflix is already developing it. Meanwhile, this year alone has seen the release of several…

There are a number of incredible video games that you can’t legally play today, even bona fide classics for the PC. While a growing number of games receive modern remasters or are resurrected by online services like GOG, there are still quite a few popular titles that remain unavailable. While emulators and unauthorized versions may…

The Funny AF (Netflix) and Deli Boys(Hulu) actor-comedian, whose stand-up special Night Thoughtsdropped on Hulu in December, shares the shows that help define him.

DC Comics has been putting out superhero stories for 88 years and has given readers some of the greatest comics of all time. These books followed the most powerful heroes and most evil villains, creating iconic characters that would stand the test of the decades. We all know their biggest series – Action Comics, Detective…

Toys aren’t just for kids anymore. As the “kidult” category continues to grow, companies are rolling out more toys, games, and licensed collectibles designed with adults in mind. From display-worthy action figures and buildable models to reimagined retro brands, this showcase features a selection of new and upcoming products hitting shelves this year that truly…