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There is something exhilarating about an arcade racing game, with the genre thriving in the industry since its earliest commercial days. Some of the hit 1970s arcade games were formative racing titles, setting the foundation for more high-octane experiences to follow. Whether you’re racing against the computer or against friends on interfaced cabinets, we keep…

When it comes to Nintendo’s multiplayer titles, there are few series that do it better for sheer fun factor than “Mario Party.” Starting in 1998 on the Nintendo 64, the series essentially took the playable roster from the “Mario Kart” games and placed them in the definitive party game atmosphere. Players navigate themed game boards,…

Ever since the days of “Pitfall” on the Atari, the action-adventure genre has thrived throughout the history of the video game industry. This genre combines combat, light platforming, and puzzle-solving gameplay, often in a lushly exotic setting, and usually around remote ancient environments. The ultimate action-adventure archetype is Indiana Jones, with plenty of video game…

With a variety of titles across multiple mediums, cyberpunk has cemented itself as one of the most popular sub-genres within science fiction. These stories are set in clearly dystopian societies that have often descended into technocracies. A lot of cyberpunk narratives align naturally with neo-noir themes, following morally compromised protagonists in an unforgiving world, usually…

There is no shortage of possible video game settings. From 13th-century medieval Europe to the distant future in an entirely different galaxy, developers have imagined hundreds of places where their games can take place. However, to this day, one of the most common and popular settings for a video game is in some kind of…

Ever since it began airing original programming, FX has excelled at comedy, drama, animation, and limited series, pushing the boundaries of basic cable storytelling. The network has given auteurs the freedom to tell personal stories, subverted traditional genre conventions, and dove headfirst into edgy subject matter. Its series have explored moral ambiguity and social complexity,…

Video games have the unfortunate reputation of being a pastime for loners and basement-dwelling nerds. Maybe that’s true to an extent, but there’s so much more to gaming than that. Like any hobby, gaming contains multitudes and appeals to various demographics. Some games are best enjoyed solo with minimal interruptions, but others are made to…

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As television grew more prestigious as a medium, so too did the miniseries. That doesn’t mean Hollywood has been perfectly diligent in making sure the form’s best efforts gain the recognition they deserve.