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The Children Yearn for the Malls: Gen Z and Gen Alpha Are Bringing Them Back
The mall rat revival is real, and it’s being powered by teens trading TikTok for Auntie Anne’s.
The Schumacher Cut of 'Batman Forever' Is Finally Screening—Here’s Why It Matters for Batman Fans
Val Kilmer's final cowl, Joel Schumacher's original vision, and a darker look at Gotham's neon-soaked past.
They’re Still Making New Atari 2600 and 7800 Cartridges in 2025
Atari is proving that retro gaming isn’t just a nostalgic fling—it’s a full-on revival. In 2025, new cartridges for the Atari 2600 and 7800 are still being produced, fueled by the popularity of the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ consoles, a thriving homebrew scene, and third-party contributions like Opcode Games’ upcoming Popeye release.
New Snape Paapa Essiedu’s Political Statement Stirs Controversy -- He's Still Cashing Those Harry Potter Checks
The controversial new Severus Snape actor finds himself caught between activism and a franchise many activists say should be left behind.
EA and BioWare’s Hiring Spree After Layoffs: An Underperformer Purge?
EA and BioWare’s goes on a curious hiring spree after cutting key talent from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Is this growth or just a soft reboot with fewer familiar faces?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Shames AAA Flops with Stunning Success at a Fraction of the Budget
Sandfall Interactive's bold RPG outperforms bloated blockbusters and proves smaller studios can still win big in 2025.
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Pop Culture is Ending with a BIG BANG (Theory) [Apr 24, 2025]
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We seem to be witnessing the heat death of the modern era of corporate-fueled nerd culture. Everything seems to be in decline -- comics, AAA gaming, tabletop games, franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who, and more. So what is going on here? Why is everything imploding all at once? Well, I have a theory...
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