Throughout the history of film, the portrayal of female characters has progressed from secondary roles to no roles at all to meaningful and complex roles. Just in the last five years, we’ve seen more than a dozen female comic book characters appear in movies, TV shows, and comics. It’s about time for a list of…Read more
Garfield, the snarky, Monday hating cat, is without a doubt one of the most famous characters in cartoon history. His first appearance in the strip in 1969 made him instantly recognizable to most people. He still has adventures today in other media, but none are as popular as the strip itself. As the world’s most…Read more
Top ten puzzle games? One may think that’s a bit of a double-take. But before you scoff at the idea, consider that the puzzle genre has existed on every generation of consoles since the NES, and its popularity has only grown since the days of Pong. The reason we’re giving it the spotlight here is…Read more
There’s nothing like the old-school charm and feel of a board game or a tabletop game. These days, it’s almost impossible to pick a game that’s not going to be a blast. However, there are always a few games that are just too cool to pass up. Classic games are an important part of gaming…Read more
With the launch of Game Pass in select markets, the Xbox One console and its library of over 100 free and discounted games are getting a lot of attention. But is this subscription service a good value for gamers? To get the full picture, it’s important to know what the program is and what it…Read more
Loot boxes are a new kind of in-game item, and it’s not entirely clear why they are such a big deal. So why did they suddenly appear, and what do they do? This post will outline the history of the loot box, explain what it does, and how it works. Have you ever wondered why…Read more
Since Nintendo launched the Switch some 2 years ago, the console has helped revitalize the console gaming industry. Nintendo’s current console, the Switch, has had its ups and downs, but it has been a resounding success for the company and consumers. Switch—a new console from Nintendo and a new generation of videogames. The Switch is…Read more
Iron Man is often regarded as the premier superhero of the Marvel universe, and he’s been around for more than half a century. Originally created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Iron Man has been the beneficiary of many different authors and artists throughout the years, even making appearances in animated television shows and video…Read more
Ever since Wii games series have started to get longer, we have seen several games receive sequels. Most of the time, they are sequels that you would have expected since they were originally games that you had really enjoyed. The Wii’s unique motion controls and unique game selection made it a hit with casual video…Read more
Marvel Studios has been a powerhouse in the movie world for years now, making one high grossing superhero movie after another. 2019 was a bit of a let down, but that doesn’t mean they can’t follow the same formula they’ve used to become one of the most successful movie studios in all of Hollywood. So,…Read more