It began in the unlikeliest of ways: a short story submitted to Fantastyka, a Polish fantasy/science fiction magazine by an economist and salesman-turned-author named Andrezj Sapkowski. The story, a reimagining of a Polish folk tale entitled Wiedźmin (The Witcher), won third place in Fantastyka’s competition. It was Sapkowski’s son who encouraged him to continue the…
Open-world role-playing games (RPGs) for PCs and consoles have boomed in recent decades. From Skyrim and Fallout to The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, these games have gained more and more traction among fans. From the developers’ point of view, open worlds provide a huge scope to express their creativity and showcase their talents. For players, these…
If you’re a fan of the fantasy genre, comic books, and Netflix, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Neil Gaiman’s iconic series, The Sandman. Since its first publication in 1989, The Sandman has captivated generations of audiences and changed the course of graphic novels – and fantasy fiction – forever. The character known as the Sandman has been…
For nearly three decades, the world of One Piece has enthralled fans across the globe with its captivating storytelling and diverse cast of characters. Created by the brilliant mind of Eiichiro Oda, the iconic franchise is a cultural phenomenon and has changed the course of manga and anime forever. With the recent live-action adaptation on…
It’s hard to believe it’s been eight years since Stranger Things season one first aired. A show that paved the way for some of Netflix’s biggest and boldest productions, it’s no exaggeration to say it has become a cultural phenomenon. Season 4 is currently the second most-watched TV series on Netflix, with 140 million views…
News broke in April that we’re about to enter a brand new era of Power Rangers collectibles. Get ready to supercharge your collection: Playmates Toys has been granted licensing rights for a whole new line of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toys, blasters, and more, due to launch in 2025. For anyone born within the last…
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…
