If there’s one thing most Marvel fans can agree on, it’s this: the way Hugh Jackman departed his defining role as Wolverine was perfect. At the close of Logan , the near-immortal mutant who had fought viciously for hundreds of years was finally laid on his back and put to rest. As Logan felt his time come, he gave instructions to the girl at his side, the one who had dealt the killing blow to X-24—to take her friends and run....

Some gamers wouldn’t dare drift away from the norm and play an indie game. Sure, there’s the occasional indie game that isn’t that great, but as a whole, indie games have really come a long way. You can find hundreds of fantastic indie games on marketplaces like Steam, Humble Store, Itch.io, and even some console stores. Indie developers provide a gaming experience that’s very different from what the big names in the AAA gaming industry have to offer....

Like many other forms of entertainment, video games are an ever-changing thing. The landscape is constantly evolving. Sometimes video game genres disappear thanks to technology—text adventures making way for graphic adventures, for example. More frequently, video game genres disappear because tastes change from year to year, generation to generation. This means that, inevitably, we end up leaving certain types of video games behind. Here are some once-popular video game genres that dropped off for one reason or another....

One era of DCEU movies has come and gone, and those films featured some wonderful actors and actresses in roles that sometimes didn’t quite fit. But as DC keeps plugging away, their casting choices have improved and their eyes are now far more astute. With the inclusion of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Pierce Brosnan coming up in the highly anticipated Black Adam , DC finally seems to have found the tone they want to deliver with their movies....

Cellucor has some of the most potent energy drinks and protein powders around. A single drink can power you through a workout, or (in my case) an overnight video gaming session. Also known as Nutrabolt, Cellucor was founded way back in 2002. Since then, it has managed to build a pre-workout product empire of over three million customers and just over one million social media followers. Cellucor’s drinks go by the name of C4, and for good reason—the drinks provide explosive energy and taste....

One of the best parts of playing D&D is the chance to tell a story. But not every story has a traditional do-gooder hero, and not every D&D adventurer has a heart of gold and good intentions. Indeed, being able to play an evil character is one of the big draws of D&D—but how do you play an evil D&D character without clashing with or annoying the rest of your party?...

Just a few years ago, I was a mess. If you invited me out to anything—even something as casual as a cup of coffee or a night of board games—I would’ve fumbled for any excuse not to go. I would spend all my time alone at home, and I saw nothing wrong with that. But, for some reason, I always felt guilty. That’s how I lived for most of my life....

As it turned out, gamers loved it and it became a hit—so Nintendo took another step forward and offered more in the form of SNES games, along with the occasional free game like Tetris 99 . Now Nintendo has decided to move even further in that direction, but not for free. Enter, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. What exactly is it and what are the benefits for you? Is it worth paying the extra money Nintendo is asking for?...

What do Spelunky , The Binding of Isaac , FTL: Faster Than Light , and Rogue Legacy have in common? Well, they’ve all incorporated roguelike elements as part of their core gameplay loops, and have each stirred up controversy as to what truly constitutes a “roguelike,” whether the term “roguelite” is more appropriate, and what exactly is the difference between roguelike, roguelike-like, and roguelite. Why is this controversial? Because many developers, especially indie developers who want to see success for their games, label their games as roguelikes in order to capitalize on search trends and marketing hype....

It seems like everyone loves anime these days, and if you’re reading this article, you probably do, too. Did you know there are all kinds of great video games out there for anime fans? No matter which gaming genres you prefer, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to find at least one video game that combines your favorite gameplay mechanics with anime aesthetics. And a bunch of them are available on Xbox Game Pass, which is great news for Xbox gamers....

Despite all the technical marvels on display in many of today’s games, sometimes that’s not what we’re looking for. It seems that some ideas from the games of old still hold up, even when held up side by side with new modern mechanics. Don’t forget the visuals either! You don’t need an ultra-high polygon count and shaders galore to make a game a visual delight. Here are my picks for the Nintendo Switch’s best modern retro games that prove you can have great gameplay with vintage aesthetics....

Audiobooks are fantastic, whether you’re a fan of reading paper books, reading ebooks, or even if you don’t like reading. They can make boring everyday activities more enjoyable by providing a narrative while you clean, exercise, etc. And when it comes to where to buy your audiobooks, you’ve got more options than ever before. Whether you listen on your iPhone or an old MP3 player or just your desktop PC, here are the best sites for buying audiobooks....

Back when we were kids, we only got new video game releases every now and then, which meant each game had to last a long time—otherwise we’d run out of stuff to play. In the days of the NES, we could pad gameplay by trying to find every secret without the help of wikis. We could also get creative and invent new ways to play. But even then, there wasn’t too much to do because games were small....

We’ve all seen films that take place in fantasy worlds or magical realities that are so captivating that we wish we could visit them. We’re talking about places that exist alongside the real world, accessible via portals or some other magical means of travel. Mystical creatures, enchanting spells, and wild adventures are there to provide us with an escape from our tedious reality. But sometimes those alternate worlds aren’t all they’re cracked up to be—even if they are well-made and fully realized....

In anime, a character’s strength isn’t always measured by what they can dish out—it can also be measured by how much they can take. It’s one thing to be in awe of a character who can demolish entire buildings with a single blast. But it’s just as impressive when a character can withstand such a blast and still remain standing. Unkillable characters are obviously overpowered, so they often come with serious weaknesses that prevent them from overtaking the world....

Sharks are the ultimate predator, so is it any surprise that movies about sharks are so frightening, thrilling, and spine-tingling? Not only do sharks have razor-sharp teeth and soulless black eyes, but they’re swift, silent, and sudden. It’s enough to strike thalassophobia (the fear of open waters) into anyone’s heart. Here are our picks for the best shark movies of all time, full of threatening scenes and intense shark attacks!...

For many who enter the teaching profession, they have one true goal in mind: to help and inspire young people breaking into the world. But that optimism and enthusiasm can quickly melt away in the face of bureaucratic school administrations, lack of respect from parents and society at large, and angsty teenage rebellion from students. From zany substitutes to literal crack fiends, here are my picks for the best movies about teachers and their students....

Horror movies can take place almost anywhere. In a graveyard? Lost in the woods? Out in deep space? Yeah, those are all great. But how about in a school where young folks just want to make it to graduation? School brings out feelings of anxiety and dread in most students, but with these horror movies, those feelings turn to outright fear and terror. There’s an entire subgenre of flicks where going back to school can turn deadly, whether it’s due to supernatural entities or deranged serial killers....

If you’re a fan of sports games, it can get pretty expensive—most sports game franchises have annual releases, and repeatedly buying the next entry in a series can quickly add up. Especially if you’re into many different series. At that point, shelling out your hard-earned cash for the latest edition of five or six different franchises every year will really put the hurt on your wallet. Unless you have Xbox Game Pass!...

Nothing excites me more than a suspense movie or thriller movie with a great premise—except for maybe films that strike the right balance between suspense AND thriller. There’s a lot of overlap between the two genres, so I won’t even try to define what makes them different. All I’ll say is, if there’s a movie genre that I’m an absolute geek about, it’s suspense thriller. Sadly, most suspense thriller films are run-of-the-mill, lazy, unoriginal, uninspired, and even downright boring....