I love my Oculus Quest. Save for a few flaws, it’s the perfect VR gaming console—but one of its few flaws is the limited selection of official apps available in the Oculus Store. This will get better with time, but for now, it’s a disappointing issue. Related: The most relaxing VR games But there is a kind of solution to this: through a processing called sideloading , you can install unofficial apps that are compatible with Oculus Quest but not available in the Oculus Store for whatever reason....

The revival of retro games has sparked a battle between two play methods. In one corner, you have retro gaming enthusiasts who swear by emulators. The other half retro gamers love experiencing the game as intended: on the authentic hardware. What method is actually better: playing on the original system, or using an emulator? While it may come down to personal preference, there are some clear advantages and disadvantages to both methods....

Some people play board games to get away from technology. While it’s nice to take a break from constant screentime, technology can sometimes make board games even better —with a companion app. These enhancements come in two main forms: the companion app handles the game logic, the companion app assists with game setup and information management, or both! For some games, the companion app is mandatory. For others, the companion app is there to make things easier—and can be the difference between enjoying the game or full-on hating it....

Throughout the 2000s, there were basically two types of mainstream comedy movies: first, the over-the-top slapstick romp by the likes of Jim Carrey and the Frat Pack, and second, the raunchy R-rated romp. The latter is associated with one name in particular: Judd Apatow. Judd Apatow got his start on cult TV shows like Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared , where he found fresh talent that would go on to become big names....

We often skip straight from Halloween movies to Christmas movies, overlooking the fact that there are some truly excellent Thanksgiving movies worth enjoying every year. Before you let the Christmas spirit invade November too soon, consider sitting down with your family and having a few movie nights throughout the month that focus on the Thanksgiving spirit instead. Here are our picks for the best Thanksgiving movies that embody the season and are great to watch with family!...

My Hero Academia did a great job building up the heroes—and the aspiring heroes—in its story. From their senses of justice to their strengths and weaknesses, they’re fully explored in many ways. But its not just the heroes who are fleshed-out. In fact, some might even say that the villains of My Hero Academia are the best characters, who shine with depth and make us want more with every scene....

The US Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”—but this hasn’t always been people’s experience. History is plagued with slavery, violations, and injustice, and many films have explored this and given voices to the lost lives of the past. But in the words of Walter White: “There’s more than one kind of prison....

Behind every great musician is a great (or terrible) manager who calls the shots, books the shows, negotiates the contracts and payrolls. They essentially have complete and utter control over a star’s life, making it easy to take advantage of the talent who trusts in them. Some music managers are genuinely in it for the art, for the potential they see in someone, for the impact they can have. Other music managers view it as a shortcut to riches, pumping their clients full of drugs, slaving them to work like dogs, and raking in those dollars....

The older I get, the harder I find it to gather friends for a night of board games. That’s why I’ve been looking to expand my collection of single-player board games—and in particular, card games. Generally, I prefer the tactile experience of cards over game pieces. You can hold a bunch of them in your hand. They display more information than tokens and meeples. They’re easier to collect and stow away when you’re done playing....

Retro gaming was once seen as a niche fad, one that would fade as old gamers aged out of it while young gamers came into the hobby without any experience of older, vintage games. But that’s been proven wrong! Retro gaming is still alive, and some might even say it’s going on stronger than ever before. People will always pine for the old days, and even young gamers who are curious about retro games end up falling in love with them....

You don’t need to spend big money to play top-notch video games anymore. Free games have long been available on PC, but nowadays you can find a wealth of free games on modern gaming consoles—and the Xbox One is no exception. We aren’t just talking basic games, either. We mean AAA-quality games with lots of depth and replayability. And even if you’ve moved on to the Xbox Series X|S, you can still play most of these games!...

Anime can hit us deep in the feels in many ways, from the devastating deaths of our favorite characters to redemption moments full of remorse and forgiveness. And, of course, tragic romance. Despite being fictional and animated, anime has given us some of the most tragic love stories of any narrative medium, and these stories punch us in the gut as they make us feel the pains of characters who cannot have their happily-ever-after endings....

The boxing movie subgenre is one of the most distinct in Hollywood, featuring anti-heroes, family friction, montages, and tense buildups to a final climactic fight where everything is on the line. More often than not, something even more important than a trophy hangs in the balance: love, respect, or security. We love boxing movies for their grit and drama, their strong protagonists, and their drive for greatness. Plus, lots of shirtless eye candy… if you’re into that sort of thing....

Film noir is more than just a genre—it’s an aesthetic. That’s what makes it so hard to pin down. It’s a style that has some fluidity to it, but it isn’t ambiguous. You know it when you see it. Classic film noir is stereotypically comprised of brooding detectives, seductive femme fatales, and high-contrast shadow-heavy lighting (known as chiaroscuro lighting ). Here’s what you need to know about film noir, including some history of the genre and the best film noir movies worth watching....

Horror movies play a big role in various Asian cultures, and South Koreans in particular love their horror movies. Over the last few decades, South Korean filmmakers have perfected their ability to bring to life all kinds of creepy characters in dreadful atmospheres using shocking special effects. While many Korean horror movies center on stories of hatred and revenge, you’ll also find plots that revolve around heinous crimes, witchcraft, demonic possession, and more....

Movies get ranked at the turnstiles by how much money they make. Critics pan or praise them in their reviews. Money and acclaim are the two toughest masters of the business, but the best movies usually come through on both. Yet, while theatrical movies get all the attention and spotlight, TV movies are often ignored, neglected, and forgotten—even when they’re good enough to upstage many of the films released in theaters....

Nothing’s more tense and gritty than a fight for survival in the wilderness. In our comfy world of modern amenities and technology, it can be easy to forget just how brutal nature can be. Away from the fineries of modern life, would you be able to survive a deadly situation in the wild? Stranded on an island? Weathered by natural disasters? How long could you endure before giving up? Many movies have been made about humanity fighting for survival, but few can be considered great....

Anime is full of moments that are funny, suspenseful, or even heartbreaking, but we’re partial to scenes that are badass in nature—the ones that have you pumping your fist because they’re so cool. This can happen when a desperate character is backed into a corner and finally decides to go all-out in a fight against an indomitable opponent. It can also happen when a supremely powerful character finally meets an adversary on their level, allowing us to witness the true extent of their power as they unleash everything they have....

HBO rarely disappoints when it comes to high-quality television. The network has consistently pumped out engaging TV series with some of the most honest storytelling and complex themes. If you’re new to HBO—or thinking about subscribing to HBO Max—you might be wondering which shows are worth watching. It’s hard to narrow down HBO’s long list of great original series, but we’ve tried to sort out and rank the best-of-the-best in our list below....

Age is just a number when it comes to old characters in anime. Even if signs of aging are visible on them, they still manage to keep up with their younger counterparts—and it’s always fun to watch. Some old anime characters were badasses youngsters who stayed that way for many years. Others only got more powerful with age. And yet others lost their edge but can still kick butt when necessary....