While the Nintendo Switch finally has a real competitor in Valve’s Steam Deck, it’s still one of the greatest consoles for indie gaming. Sure, most indie games find their initial footing amongst PC gamers via Steam, but the good ones eventually make it onto the Nintendo Switch—and once they do, they really start to shine. There are so many great indie games that we couldn’t fit all of our favorites onto the list....

The next episode of the anime you’re binge-watching begins, and you have a very important decision to make. Do you fast-forward to the two-minute mark and skip the intro, or do you wait it out? Mediocre songs get a swift drag on the playback bar. Only the most epic of anime theme songs are worthy of being listened to over and over again—like the ones we’re about to highlight. Here are our picks for the best, most epic, most hype anime theme songs and music of all time!...

Do you love Adult Swim animated shows but find yourself falling asleep before they air at night? Your cartoon viewing problems have been solved! Adult Swim’s best cartoons are available to stream online. Now you can watch all of the strange, animated hilarity that your heart desires—at a time that’s convenient for you. Here are the best Adult Swim cartoons you can watch online. Related: The best 90s cartoons that are worth rewatching...

We’ve all been there: the Monopoly game with family isn’t going well. Dad has an ironclad grip on the most expensive property while Mom is slowly fleecing you for cash left and right. In that moment of pure, unbridled hatred, you may be tempted to flip the board—and even claim that the game was rigged—before storming out of the room, leaving behind a scene straight out of Apocalypse Now ....

Want to start building Gundams? You’re in the right place. With so many Gundam model kits to choose from, it’s easy to get confused as to which model to get for your first build. High Grade (HG) kits are best for beginners—these models are smaller in size, have fewer parts, and usually don’t require any painting. Despite this, HG models can still look just as great as models with a higher difficulty level....

You don’t see much Greek mythology in anime, which is a shame given how awesome it is. With so many fascinating characters, tales, tragedies, monsters—the possibilities are endless. If you’re tired of generic fantasy anime but still want to stay in the genre, you might appreciate these series from across the decades that incorporate Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes. Of course, this is anime we’re talking about, so don’t expect your run-of-the-mill retellings of ancient Greek tales....

Stickman stick figure mobile games are rising in popularity on both Google Play Store and iOS App Store. These games may have simple graphics, but they make up for it with fun gameplay. Don’t be put off by stick figure graphics! Simplicity and minimalism aren’t always indicative of quality—just look at games like Minecraft , Thomas Was Alone , and Mini Metro as proof of that. And while stickman games might feel juvenile, they can be surprisingly fun!...

Even though conspiracy theories are usually considered “crazy,” sometimes there’s truth to them—you just have to pick apart each theory, uncover hard evidence, and decide which ones are truly true. The following conspiracy documentaries on Netflix bring attention to both well-known and obscure conspiracy theories. View each with a skeptical lens as you decide which ones are worth believing in. 9. MH370: The Plane That Disappeared (2023) Directed by Louise Malkinson...

Most people know Warhammer as a video game, but aren’t aware of its tabletop game roots. If you didn’t know already, Warhammer started out as a tabletop game consisting of miniature armies. There’s a lot more to Warhammer 40K than just opening up a box and setting up the game board (which Warhammer 40K doesn’t even have). Not only do you have to learn the rules of the game, but you have to get acquainted with the hobby aspects to Warhammer 40K !...

In a world so saturated with media and entertainment, it can be easy to underestimate the influence films have on us. Movies can have a positive effect— like inspiring us to celebrate life —but movies can also be very dangerous. Unstable viewers are more susceptible to admiring villains, and some may even copy what they see on screen. Here are some of the craziest stories of movies that actually inspired real-life people to commit real-life crimes, both big and small....

When Netflix began production on a live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender back in 2019, we saw a huge resurgence of interest in the iconic animated series. And for good reason! On the surface, Avatar: The Last Airbender looks like any other children’s show. Who’d want to watch a bunch of kids with magic powers run around, trying to save the world? But the series is so much more than that!...

Ask anyone who knows me personally: I love Nintendo products. I always have. My first handheld system was a Game Boy Color, and my first home gaming console was a Nintendo GameCube. But as much as I love Nintendo products —even now, as an adult, I still love much of what the company creates—I’m not particularly jazzed about how they operate beyond their games, accessories, etc. Believe it or not, Nintendo’s history as a company is peppered with more than a few controversies....

So you’re thinking about going out and spending the big money on a Vive or Rift, but you’re getting cold feet because you haven’t spent enough time testing the hardware to make sure it’s something you’ll actually enjoy using? That’s understandable, as either headset is a huge financial commitment. Don’t worry, because there are plenty of ways to experience virtual reality firsthand without breaking the bank. In fact, if you’re willing to look, you might even be able to get a virtual reality test drive without spending a too much (or anything at all)!...

What do you do when you’re an avid board game collector who has tons of awesome board games worth playing, but your gaming friends rarely come to your place and sessions are usually held elsewhere ? That’s been my struggle as someone who: Has lots of great board games; Has friends and family who like playing board games but don’t have the space or money to collect board games themselves; Is part of several different board gaming circles that don’t overlap; Is usually the one bringing my board games to gatherings....

For some board game fans, part of the fun is in imagining the game pieces come to life as they play. And if you’re a Disney fan, what could be more fantastic than seeing your favorite characters come to life right on your very own tabletop? Lucky for us all, there are plenty of board games that feature Disney characters and worlds—and while some of them are obvious cash grabs, there are several that are actually quite good....

Hollywood is a business, which means money is of utmost importance. But it’s not just about keeping costs down! Big budgets are necessary for big Hollywood productions with big stars and big teams. But what about smaller films? Well, there’s a whole subcategory of filmmakers who intentionally stay out of the Hollywood money-making machine to make quieter, less-epic films. As such, they’re known as independent (or indie ) filmmakers. Related: The Best Movies About Hollywood, Ranked...

Who doesn’t love a great love story? And for those of us who enjoy a good anime on top of that, the combination can often make for an electric, mesmerizing cinematic experience. Anime movies have a tendency to incorporate fantastic elements, and those elements are so good at making romance plots feel more dynamic, more engaging, and more unique. But there are also romance anime movies that opt for a subtler tone, depicting the real-life qualities of regular people falling in love....

Theme is one of the most important aspects of a great board game, and art direction plays a huge role in establishing theme. It’s one of the reasons why I prefer board games over video games . Believe it or not, the art in a game can hold massive influence over how fun that game feels. Skull just isn’t the same experience when using Bicycle cards, for example. And then there are games that have art so beautiful that you almost feel compelled to add them to your collection even if you don’t think you’ll ever actually play the games....

1.The Expanse Why you should watch it: The Expanse is a contender for best sci-fi TV shows ever. In fact, it’s so good that it should really be considered one of the best TV shows of all time, period. This epic space opera is rife with political intrigue, twisty plotlines, a sprawling cast of characters, beautiful cinematography, and most of all, it treats the “science” in science fiction seriously. Related: Why The Expanse is the best sci-fi TV series ever...

Coined by NAACP member Junius Griffin in 1972, blaxploitation is a portmanteau of black and exploitation . The term refers to a trend in cinema involving independent movies made for, made by, and made about the African-American community—usually in urban settings but also occasionally the rural South. Since the 1970s, blaxploitation evolved into a much bigger ethnic subgenre than the original low-budget filmmakers expected. Today, it’s an entire political movement and film language that even Hollywood sometimes adopts (which, ironically, goes against the point)....