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The 1980s were the best decade of The Far Side for one simple reason: there were just a heck of a lot more of them. Gary Larson’s comic strip debuted in 1980 in The San Francisco Chronicle and slowly expanded to more papers throughout the 1980s. Larson initially drew six cartoons a week before expanding...
When KPop Demon Hunters made Netflix history as its most-watched original title, fans wanted to know what it would be like to watch the film in theaters. Netflix gave fans a limited theatrical release on August 23 and 24, 2025. The run lasted only two days, but the film performed well enough that Netflix re-released...
The dwarven take on Vampire Survivors is heading to new platforms. Publisher Ghost Ship Publishing and developer Funday Games have revealed release dates for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor on new platforms. The game will launch on PlayStation 5 on October 7, while Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners will be able to head into the...
For some players, The Weight proved too heavy to bear. Screen Burn is preparing balance changes for Silent Hill: Townfall following complaints about the enemy known as The Weight. The developers promise to release an update as soon as possible, though they have not yet specified what exactly will change: “We have heard your complaints...
Ridley Scott has been a major name in the science fiction space for decades. The director’s work on both Alien and Blade Runner has defined the way stories have been told in the genre ever since. Despite that, and the fact that Scott currently holds the honor of being the eighth-highest-grossing director of all time,...
User Liam Paradise has introduced a new LEGO set featuring an arcade hall equipped with six working arcade cabinets, a bubble gum machine, a functional ATM, and a vending machine that dispenses drinks at the push of a button. On LEGO Ideas, the crowdsourcing platform from the LEGO Group, user Liam Paradise showcased this engaging...
The film adaptation is being directed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton. Journalist Caleb Williams from Knight Edge Media has shared the reported synopsis for the live-action Naruto movie directed by Destin Daniel Cretton: “The story takes place in a thrilling alternative world where every child dreams of becoming a ninja. Naruto...
If you have any interest in Charles Schulz and his work on Peanuts, investing in Fantagraphics’ The Complete Peanuts is a worthwhile choice. This 26-volume set contains every published strip, featuring about two years of strips in each book. A Kindle version exists for anyone low on shelf space, but purchasing physical copies makes sense...
Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for Lanterns, Episode 7. Throughout its run, Lanterns has divided DC Comics fans. Some love the more grounded murder mystery and the thorny dynamic between veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and his trainee John Stewart (Aaron Pierre). Others have taken issue with the fact that the...
Either training or soap: someone had to sacrifice something on the road to first place. An unusual incident at the regional Pokémon championship in Baltimore has once again raised the issue of personal hygiene at major offline tournaments. Texas VGC player and regional champion Donghyun Yum shared that during the Baltimore Regional Championships 2026, a...
