Has the Ember Island curse finally been broken? Spoilers ahead for the Netflix adaptation and original Nickelodeon animated series of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Live-action adaptations of animated shows have historically been hit-or-miss – and let’s face it, there have been more misses than hits in recent years. With the M. Night Shyamalan disaster of…
It’s been two decades since Sony introduced the world to the PlayStation Portable (PSP). The groundbreaking handheld console revolutionized the on-the-go gaming experience and sold over 80 million units worldwide in just ten years. Production stopped in 2014 and marked the end of Sony’s active efforts in the portable gaming console market until the release…
Fallout, Amazon’s highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of the popular video game series, premiered last Thursday, April 11th. It reached number 1 on Prime Video within 24 hours and had a 93% critics score and an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes within days. If you haven’t watched it yet, you may be wondering if it lives…
Fallout, Amazon’s highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of the popular video game series, premiered last Thursday, April 11th, and I am not alone in having binged all eight episodes over the weekend. At this point, I want to confess that I have never played any of the Fallout games – and I hadn’t even heard about the…
It’s only April and already 2024 has been an exciting year in pop culture, not least because it marks some important anniversaries. One celebration that can’t be ignored is the 40th anniversary of the incredible Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Back in 1984, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird could never have predicted that their comic,…
It’s happening, people. It’s been ten long, anxious years since season six of Community finished… and we’re finally getting our movie. How do I describe Community? The premise is simple: six students at Greendale Community College form a study group to learn Spanish – and so that Jeff (played by Joel McHale) can sleep with…
Nintendo has a talent for redefining gaming experiences. With the release of Nintendo amiibo in 2014, they achieved a whole new level of collectibles. These tiny figurines deliver real in-game rewards and opportunities that no other collectible can match – while also looking great in your collection. To say that Nintendo is a major player…
“With a single image, he paints a picture of an entire world.” This is how manga artist Toyotarō described Akira Toriyama, the great artist, author, and character designer who passed away on March 1, 2024. Toriyama is best known for his groundbreaking series, Dragon Ball, but his contribution to manga, anime, and video games goes…
2025 will mark the 10th anniversary of the release of Undertale, the critically acclaimed game from Toby Fox that has captivated players with its unique style, unforgettable characters, and mesmerizing music. In a world where most video games seem focused on the annihilation of enemies through violence and cunning, Undertale is a breath of fresh air…
Since its release in 1974, Dungeons & Dragons has become a cornerstone of pop culture. Originally designed as a tabletop role-playing game, it has evolved to comfortably and confidently preside over the online gaming community. How and why has D&D continued to capture the hearts of new and old fans in the 50 years since…
