ThinkGeek as we knew it is no more. In 2019, the venerable website closed down, and now redirects to GameStop. Sure, there are still actual ThinkGeek stores, but the home of all things geeky on the web is a shadow of its former self. The good news is that you can still find plenty of places on the internet that sell crazy gifts and geeky hobbyist collectibles. You just need to know where to look, which is why we put together a list of some of our favorites....

God of War has grown into more than just a video game franchise. It’s reached the point where it has entered the cultural lexicon, with even non-gamers having heard of it to some degree. Few games have shown the ability to draw in audiences like God of War can, blowing us away with Kratos’s adventures across different realms, meeting foes and friends alike, caught up in epic twists on the myths and legends of different cultures....

Some kids are naturally talented in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Others may not have an instinctive understanding of STEM but still show interest and curiosity. Either way, STEM requires clear instruction and regular exposure to truly understand and appreciate, and that’s doubly true for young ones . From grasping rudimentary concepts to mastering tougher principles, kids need help when it comes to developing a love for STEM. And since many STEM paths can lead to lucrative and fulfilling careers, you probably want to start your children early....

If nothing else, Vince Gilligan’s world of crime-ridden Albuquerque, New Mexico was filled with morally complex beasts of characters. The long-form narrative arcs of the Breaking Bad saga played out by showing how far once good people could fall. The defining traits of villainy were never clear in either of Gilligan’s masterpiece series. Yet, people ask: who were the best villains? Which evil characters throughout Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul were the ones who stood out most on the screen?...

Remember that scene in 1964’s Goldfinger where Sean Connery’s James Bond is held at gunpoint in his Aston Martin DB5, but presses the hidden button in his gear lever to eject his captor out the roof? Oh, that’s a scene unlike any other! It gripped us to our chair as the henchman was forcefully flung from the car and Bond continued making his daring escape attempt. From that point onwards, Bond movies were forever changed as car chases with cool gadgets and gimmicks became a staple....

Anyone can start a graphic novel collection. But it helps if you know what you’re talking about. Start your journey with this glossary of essential terms. This isn’t a guide to the terminology used in comics, per se: you need to already recognize the difference between comics and graphic novels. It’s intended solely for collectors intent on building a library. 0-9 #0/Zero issues: A story set before #1 of a series, acting as a prelude....

There’s a fine line between genius and hubris. As any great artist knows, not every crazy concept is always going to land successfully. Too much success can lead to an issue: audiences start losing sight of what you’re trying to say because you’re crafting from a position of success. You do it with a view that’s now skewed by fame and fortune. Christopher Nolan found that out with Tenet ....

Board games have come a long way since the simple days of Monopoly and Yahtzee. We’ve seen all kinds of exciting new concepts and gameplay mechanics get added to the mix. But if you’re new to the hobby, you might actually be overwhelmed by how many different board game genres there are. For newbies, the numerous types of board games can be hard to grasp. Here’s our handy explainer of the most popular types of board games and the most common board game genres, including their defining characteristics and examples for reference....

PlayStation Plus has changed and it’s actually better for gamers in many ways. But that doesn’t mean it’s perfect yet. In fact, there are still some disappointing aspects that fall short of expectations. The big thing now is that PlayStation Plus is a multi-tiered subscription service, with certain benefits only available to higher-priced plans. It’s not as overly complex as some multi-tiered subscription services, but the changes can be difficult to grasp at first....

Games and hobby stores have begun gradually stocking Gunpla kits, but they’re not quick to fly off the shelves. Most people don’t know anything about Gunpla, and that’s not all their fault. It doesn’t really help that its packaging is almost entirely in Japanese. If you’re boggled by just looking at a Gunpla kit, or have never even heard of it, then you’re in the right place. We’re going to discuss the basics of Gunpla, and why you should start building....

If you’re a fan of retro video games and you haven’t heard of the MiSTer FPGA by now, it’s probably because you’ve been too busy playing retro games. Take a break and read on because you’re going to love this. At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, the MiSTer FPGA is truly the future of retro video games—but it’s already here and it’s already great. And from the look of things, it’s only going to get better from here....

Anime isn’t the only popular media format that’s distinctly Japanese. There’s also tokusatsu television, which isn’t as globally popular as anime but does share some similarities (like monsters and heroic characters). Tokusatsu refers to live-action television shows that rely heavily on special effects, graphics, acrobatics, stunts, and the overuse of dialogue to further the plot. The vibrant costumes also play a vital role in the show, and some even feature Kaiju-type monsters and villains....

Being a fan is a great thing these days. There’s so many things to do and see, and long gone is the era where different aspects of fandom were siloed off from the rest of the internet during Web 1.0. Now that everything is out in the open, it’s accessible, fun, and mainstream. But some places on the internet are better for fans than others. Here are the best websites and social media havens to be a geek—and the apps you should use (if any) to make your participation in those fandoms easier....

In 2012, around the time Marvel joined the Disney family, Lucasfilm also joined Disney. The deal—worth a reported $4 billion—saw the entire back catalog of Lucasfilm’s property become an integral part of The Walt Disney Company’s future. Of course, when people think of Lucasfilm, they don’t think about Indiana Jones or Willow . They think of Star Wars . George Lucas’ epic space opera, which has taken culture by storm since its introduction in 1977, is a pop staple of modern society and has millions of fans around the world....

Even if you haven’t known it, potentially every film you’ve ever seen has been shown at 24 FPS. This is the industry standard frame rate that dates back decades. But how did 24 FPS become standard for films? Is it really the best way to deliver a film? We’re going to explore how 24 FPS came to be and what the future might hold. What Does FPS Mean? FPS stands for frames per second ....

You’ve likely heard the term “fourth wall” before. But what exactly is it? And what do people mean when they say “breaking the fourth wall”? The term originates from theater and stage plays, where the “fourth wall” was the invisible wall separating the performers from the audience, with the other three walls being the walls of the stage. In theaters, actors pretend to ignore the invisible fourth wall (or, more accurately, they pretend that there is a real wall there)....

Just because we’re geeks and nerds doesn’t mean we should concede to a sedentary lifestyle. Physicality is good, not just for heart health and muscular well-being, but for the brain as well. A regular dose of heartrate-pumping activity can work wonders for mental health and outlook. And what better way to stay active than to get involved in sports? But maybe you don’t care for the usual suspects: football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, etc....

For a film to earn a billion dollars at the box office, you’d think it’d have to be at least somewhat good, right? Maybe even a masterpiece. However, that’s surprisingly not the case for many billion-dollar movies. Instead, this whopping box office return is usually reserved for certain types of movies that have wide appeal regardless of quality: Family-friendly movies that are easy options for parents who want to take their kids to the movies on the weekends; Superheroes, cinematic universes, and franchises that have massive fan bases that will watch almost anything; High-budget productions with lots of fan service or clever marketing that create buzz (which may not always live up to expectations)....

While David Lynch is known for his filmmaking, he’s really more of a cinematic painter who uses film as a canvas for expressing his uniquely surreal perspective of the world. Many of David Lynch’s movies are so profound that their meanings often require time to seep into the viewer’s understanding. In fact, it could be said that Lynch’s skill as a master storyteller works with the audience’s own maturation to produce great films....

The magical girl genre is one of the most popular anime genres in the world, granting multiple generations of anime fans the chance to witness the dramatic transformations, weaving storylines, and complicated relationships that the genre is known for. There are literally hundreds of shows that could be considered magical girl anime. But what makes the best ones stand the test of time? From classics like Sailor Moon to the ongoing multimedia giant that is Pretty Cure , here are my picks for the best magical girl anime series of all time and why they’re absolutely worth watching....