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DC

Luca Guadagnino Could Be Directing A DC Movie, For Some Reason

By Lyvie Scott

The director of Queer and Challengers is in talks for a weird new superhero movie.

Trailers

The 'How to Train Your Dragon' Remake Is Learning the Worst Lesson from Disney

By Lyvie Scott

No one asked for this.

News

'Star Wars Visions' is Going Back to Japan for Season 3

By Dais Johnston

Space subs or space dubs?

Space Screams

'Alien: Earth' Is Finally Addressing the One Thing the Franchise Never Touched

By Ryan Britt

Forget space aliens. Let’s talk about chest bursters in your backyard.

Gaming

'Final Fantasy XIV' Is Heading Back to Simpler Times

By Robin Bea

Now you don’t have to leave your chocobo at home.

Gaming

Xbox Game Pass Just Got A Long Awaited, Game-Changing New Feature

By Trone Dowd

The games you own have a new home.

MCU

Did Marvel Just Confirm a Huge X-Men Theory?

By Lyvie Scott

It’s not a secret anymore.

News

Kevin Feige Reveals Why 'Fantastic Four' is the Most Important Upcoming MCU Movie

By Dais Johnston

Marvel’s first family has a big task ahead of them.

Science

How Pseudoscience Obscures The Real Dangers Found In Meteor Showers

By Mark Boslough and The Conversation

How a meteor shower could, one day, pose a troubling scenario.

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Ridley Scott’s Most Underrated Epic Gave #MeToo the Medieval Treatment

By Lyvie Scott

The Last Duel is one of the director’s most overlooked epics, but it deserves its flowers all the same.

News

Fittingly, 'Yellowjackets' Season 3 is Arriving on Valentine's Day

By Dais Johnston

The Wilderness has chosen... an early 2025 release date.

DC

'Lanterns' Has a Release Window — And It’s Sooner Than You Think

By Lyvie Scott

James Gunn revealed that Lanterns is “getting ready to go” into production soon.

Gaming News

Nintendo Switch Just Quietly Added the Most Feline-Friendly Adventure

By Shannon Liao

Purr.

Exclusive

Jude Law Might Have Confirmed My Weird 'Skeleton Crew' Theory

By Dais Johnston

Could his character be full of Sith?

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PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Greatest Samurai Game of All Time

By Hayes Madsen

Ready your blade.

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This New Open-World Zombie Game Has A Weird, But Brilliant Trick Up Its Sleeve

By Robin Bea

Keep it moving.

DC

'The Penguin' Season 1 Is Coming to 4K and Blu-Ray

By Lyvie Scott

You haven’t seen the last of Oswald Cobb.

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PlayStation Plus Just Added the Perfect Horror Game for Fans of Campy ‘80s Slashers

By Robin Bea

Don’t turn that dial.

Fascinating

Star Trek Just Gave Us the Perfect Ending to a Bittersweet Story

By Ryan Britt

Did you catch all the multiverse references?

Gaming News

Alan Wake Developer's Next Game Will Be Its First-Ever Action RPG

By Hayes Madsen

Another first for Remedy.

News

Disney Just Removed the Rey Sequel’s Release Date

By Dais Johnston

But the last Skywalker will still return.

News

A Sequel to 'Dogma' Could “Eventually” Happen, According to Kevin Smith

By Lyvie Scott

But there is a major catch.

Oral History

The Oral History of 'Spider-Man: The Animated Series'

By Guy Denton

In 1994, Spider-Man was forgotten, neglected, and about to be reintroduced through a peerless animated series. Here's how it all came to be.

TV

'The Boys' Creator is Aware of The Risk of Becoming a Franchise

By Dais Johnston

Eric Kripke is terrified of becoming what he most fears.

Health

Do Brain-Training Games Actually Work? It’s Complicated

By Ian McDonough, Michael Dulas and The Conversation

Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits — but exactly what they are is a matter of debate.

Dark Futures

One Obscure 'Doctor Who' Villain Is Back to Ruin Christmas

By Ryan Britt

Where do all the worst things in the universe come from?

Gaming

Apple's First Must-Play 2025 Game is 'Subway Surfers' Meets 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater'

By Trone Dowd

Enter Skate City: New York, a new game from developers Agens and Snowman coming to Apple Arcade in early 2025. Skate City: New York is actually a sequel to a 2019 game, Skate City.

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James Cameron’s Iconic Sci-Fi Thriller Set the Standard for Action Exposition

By Rory Doherty

Forty years later, The Terminator is still the gold standard for exposition dumps.

Health

Why Can’t We Quit Diet Coke? The Drink Hacks Our Brains In More Ways Than One

By Elana Spivack

The formulation hacks our brain in ways that we don’t really have as much control over.

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PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added A Delicious Multiplayer Game for Your Non-Gamer Friends

By Trone Dowd

Can't stand the heat.

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You Can Now Bring 'Twisters' Into Your Home

By Dais Johnston

If you feel it, chase it.

On This Day

5 Years Past 'Blade Runner’s Dystopia, Is Cyberpunk Still Relevant?

By Mark Hill

On November 19, 2019 Rick Deckard got to work retiring replicants. Pop culture never moved on from that moment.

The Inverse Interview

'Dragon Quest 3' Producer Wants to See an HD-2D Remake of 'Final Fantasy VI'

By Hayes Madsen

A classic reborn.

Gaming

Game Awards 2024 Winners List: The Nominees Thus Far

By Robin Bea

Here’s who is in the running for 2024 Game of the Year.

MCU

One of Marvel’s Animated Spinoffs Will Finally be MCU Canon

By Lyvie Scott

Make it count.

Exclusive

Frank Grillo Says Rick Flag Sr. is the Nick Fury of the DCU

By Hoai-Tran Bui

"Rick Flag will be around for a while."

On the Ground

Why It’s So Hard To Trust Video Game Recs Right Now

By Shannon Liao

Follow the money.

Gaming News

20 Years Later, One of the Best Shooters of All Time Just Got a Massive Update

By Robin Bea

It’s time to revisit a classic.

Retrospective

10 Years Later, I Wish More Open World Games Were Like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition'

By Hayes Madsen

A wide world to explore.

TV

Disney Just Pulled a Controversial Episode of a Marvel Childen’s Cartoon

By Lyvie Scott

Who gets to be a hero?

Exclusive

'Skeleton Crew' Showrunner Clarifies a Confusing Line from the Trailer

By Dais Johnston

Are we talking the old republic, or the Old Republic?

Weirding Way

'Dune' Just Changed the Origin of Its Most Famous Superpower

By Ryan Britt

The original Jedi Mind Trick’s retroactive debut.

Climate Change

Climate Scientists Argue That It’s Time To Plan For the Worst Case Warming

By Joeri Rogelj, Gaurav Ganti, Carl-Friedrich Schleussner and The Conversation

Scientists argue that halting the increase in annual emissions is a first step — and shouldn’t be our only focus.

Retrospective

15 Years Ago, Assassin's Creed Changed Everything

By Trone Dowd

A prime example of why gaming sequels are oftentimes more important than the original.

Retrospective

The Most Forgettable Star Trek Movie Saw the Future of Sci-Fi Storytelling

By Mark Hill

What if two legendary characters met... for a few minutes?

Robot Uprising

'Dune' Finally Reveals Its Infamous AI Overlords

By Ryan Britt

The rise and fall of the machines.

Health

Can Stress Really Make Your Hair Go Grey?

By Theresa Larkin and The Conversation

In short, yes. But it’s not the only factor.

Science

In A Weird Trick of Physics, Microplastic Pollution Could Impact the Weather

By Heidi Busse, Miriam Freedman and The Conversation

To understand how microplastics affect weather and climate, we need to know their concentrations at the altitudes where clouds form.

TV Shows

'Arcane' Season 2 Has a Major Pacing Problem

By Lyvie Scott

Netflix’s best video game adaptation is suitably legendary — but its best characters are falling through the cracks in Season 2.

Health

8 Reasons ADHD Diagnoses Are Increasing

By Sven Bölte and The Conversation

There is a clear uptick in ADHD diagnoses, but why?

Retrospective

20 Years Later, Hideo Kojima's Best Video Game Gets the Remake It Deserves

By Mo Mozuch

‘Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater’ brought out Kojima’s best.

Retrospective

A Forgotten Stephen King Thriller Remains Secretly Brilliant

By Don Kaye

Forget ghosts and ghouls. The real terror comes from living before smartphones.

Movies

Here’s Everything We Know About Star Wars Episodes 10, 11, and 12

By Lyvie Scott

The saga continues. Again.

Health

The Truth About The Controversial Label For People Who Are Unable To Identify Emotions

By Rebecca Ellis and The Conversation

Alexithymia is a term used to describe people who have difficulty engaging with emotions. But is it helpful?

Retrospective

20 Years Later, One Notoriously Troubled Game Still Feels Revolutionary

By Robin Bea

One of the most beloved games ever seemed destined to fail.

Digital Detox

Science Is Clear On The Path To Digital Well-Being — And No, It Doesn’t Involve Going Cold Turkey

By Karen Anne Wallach, Kelley Cours Anderson and The Conversation

Digital detoxes are essential, but not as extreme as many make them out to be.

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An Overlooked Mike Flanagan Gem is Finally Getting The Physical Release It Deserves

By Ryan Scott

Get ready to add Hush to your collection.

Science

This Doomsday Vault May Hold The Key Food Security In An Unpredictable Future

By Adriana Craciun and The Conversation

Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic — and very real — value of seeds.

Retrospective

The Worst James Bond Game Almost Ended a Promising Series

By Ryan Britt

The follow-up to GoldenEye wasn’t exactly 007’s finest moment.

Retrospective

This Holiday Season, Make Sure to Watch Girls Slaughter Zombies

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Get your makeup and your machine gun.

Opinion

Xbox’s New Motto Has One Glaring Flaw

By Trone Dowd

Not all Xboxes are created equal.

Gaming

Everything You Need to Know About the SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike

By Robin Bea

Here’s where SAG-AFTRA and the games industry stand four months into a strike.

The Inverse Interview

The Future of 'Dune' Lies in the Past

By Ryan Britt

The new HBO series is a prequel to all of Dune — but for these characters this isn’t the past.

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'Silo' Season 2 Has Twice the Story and Twice the Silos

By Dais Johnston

Juliette is out of the silo and into... another silo.

Sleep

Why This One Simple Habit Could Lead To Much Better Sleep

By Gina Mason, Goffredina Spanò and The Conversation

It’s time to look closer at co-sleeping — with babies and beyond.

Retrospective

30 Years Ago, One Real-Time Strategy Game Revolutionized How We Play Today

By Robin Bea

Lok’tar Ogar!

Gaming News

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' Season 1: What to Expect, New Maps, Modes, Weapons, Zombies Update

By Trone Dowd

The long road ahead begins

Geronimo?

Steven Moffat’s Next Doctor Who Story Might Be His Last

By Ryan Britt

Could this be the end of an era?

MCU

A Scrapped 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Idea Could Have Made Deadpool MCU Canon

By Lyvie Scott

It was almost Deadpool all along.

Preview

Dungeon Inn Is the Chill Strategy Hybrid I Need Right Now

By Robin Bea

Why fight a dragon when you can strike a deal instead?

Review

'Red One' Isn’t the Lump of Coal You Think It Is

By Lyvie Scott

The Dwayne Johnson-Chris Evans two-hander isn’t as bad as you’ve heard — but it’s not all that great, either.

Retrospective

Your Holidays Won’t Be Complete Without the Campiest Sci-Fi Movie Ever

By Jon O'Brien

Visit Mars this Christmas.

Science

The Evolutionary Benefits Of Being Forgetful Should Make You Feel Better About Memory Lapses

By Elva Arulchelvan, Sven Vanneste and The Conversation

Why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits?

Retrospective

'Doctor Who's Darkest Finale Changed Everything

By Ryan Britt

It was Missy all along.

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'Deadpool & Wolverine' is Already Available to Stream Right Now

By Lyvie Scott

Just like a prayer.

TV

'Andor' Season 2 Just Sneakily Changed TIE Fighter Canon

By Ryan Britt

Let’s get technical.

Gaming News

3 Years Later, Grand Theft Auto Finally Fixes Its Messiest Entry

By Trone Dowd

Rockstar is still course-correcting from the disastrous launch.

Gaming

'Diablo 4' Plans to Bring One Huge, Game-Altering Change to Everyone

By Robin Bea

Get your kicks while you can.

Movies

Star Wars’ New Rey Movies Could Fix a Massive Sequel Trilogy Mistake

By Lyvie Scott

Can the Jedi Order return stronger than ever?

Gaming

Xbox Just Teased A New Handheld, But There's a Catch

By Trone Dowd

Don't toss that Steam Deck just yet.

Health

Researchers Found Bird Flu In Pigs — Here’s Why That’s So Worrisome

By Ed Hutchinson and The Conversation

The latest move for H5N1 influenza has researchers more concerned than ever.

Review

One of the Most Important RPGs of All Time Just Got a Show-stopping Remake

By Hayes Madsen

Inverse Score: 9/10.

DC

Can 'The Penguin' Survive the New DCU?

By Lyvie Scott

A second season of The Penguin could be on the way — but it may be forced to compete with another Batman universe.

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Xbox Game Pass Just Added A Criminally Underrated, Fire-Breathing Legend

By Robin Bea

Spyro gets a glow-up.

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'My Old Ass' is a Time Travel Romp With its Heart on its Sleeve

By Lyvie Scott

A familiar sci-fi premise gets a heartfelt remix in this coming-of-age.

Gaming News

America's Biggest Video Games Union Goes on Strike

By Shannon Liao

It seeks to limit the number of outsourced jobs after Microsoft’s recent moves.

Movies

The Next and Strangest Star Trek Reboot Might Finally Happen

By Ryan Britt

Boldly go back.

Gaming

'Fallout' Season 2 is Making One Crucial Change From the Games

By Shannon Liao

One trick games don’t have.

Gaming

It’s a Shame the Best-Looking Steam Deck Is Only Around for a Limited Time

By Robin Bea

Beauty at a cost.

MCU

X-Men Fans, Rejoice: Storm Will Star in 'What If?' Season 3

By Lyvie Scott

A cameo decades in the making.

TV

'Alien: Earth' Won't Screw-Up Movie Canon After All

By Ryan Britt

Let’s stick to the familiar.

Inverse Recommends

'Death Note: The Killer Within' Amplifies All of the Fun of 'Among Us' with Anime

By Shannon Liao

It wasn’t me.

Gaming

Xbox's Biggest 2025 Exclusive Will Explore a World Most Games Shy Away From

By Trone Dowd

A love letter to Southern folklore.

Force Rant

The Next Star Wars Trilogy Has a Chance to Avoid the Sequels’ Biggest Mistake

By Ryan Britt

Time to move forward into a bigger galaxy.

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Akira Kurosawa’s Masterpiece is Your Favorite Action Movie’s Favorite Action Movie

By Joe Allen

One of the greatest movies of all time is getting a new 4K release.

Retrospective

5 Years Ago, Baby Yoda Began His Benevolent Reign

By Dais Johnston

Long live Grogu.

Star Wars

'Andor' Season 2 Teases a Return to the Moon That Started it All

By Lyvie Scott

The journey to Rogue One continues.

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One of Steam's Hottest Indie Games Is So Dreadful, It's Perfect

By Robin Bea

Ironically, it’ll leave a horrible taste in your mouth.

Trailers

'Thunderbolts' Just Teased the Next Stage of Marvel’s Grand Experiment

By Lyvie Scott

It’s finally coming together.

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I Will Not Rest Until I Find This Infinitely Replayable Puzzle Game’s Every Last Secret

By Robin Bea

How could I sleep with gems left to match?