Science fiction has a lot of stories that get retold over and over. In the 50s and 60s, one of the most common sci-fi outings was the attack of a giant monster. Those monsters almost always took the form of massive versions of regular animals, and they almost always grew due to exposure to nuclear radiation. Science fiction often depicts dramatized versions of common fears. The advancement of science andtechnology has a lot of drawbacks, and the genre exists to depict them in extreme cases....

There are understandable reasons why people might not like Netflix’s adaptation ofThe Witcher, in spite of its immense popularity. Maybe they were turned off by the darkness and violence of its grim fantasy world, or perhaps they simply struggled to make sense ofThe Witcher’s complicated timeline. Other critics, however, might have more specific reasons for not liking the show, as is the case with Daily Wire reviewer Andrew Klavan. Klavan’s criticism ofThe Witcherhas been gaining attention online on account of what many are denouncing as old-school misogyny....

Typically, when controversy stirs in the LGBTQIA+ community, it’s because its members and their sexualities or gender identities are being misrepresented in a problematic way. But this time,Twitchfans are accusing the platform of usingPride Monthas a cash grab to sell merchandise. This accusation is fairly normal within the LGBTQIA+ community. In the last few years, most companies change their logos to don a rainbow during June or perhaps even sell some rainbow-themed merchandise to market to this specific group....

Continuing a trend he established years ago, PopularTwitchstreamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel is moving yet again and has made a public statement about it for his community. Kicking off much of his career as an esports professional, xQc has blown up in popularity through regularTwitchstreams, but the setting of these streams is about to change as it has before.Although xQc often attends big events like the Streamy Awards, Twitch Rivals, and TwitchCon, he can be found streaming on Twitch most days of the week....

Summary The Simpsonshas been on the air since 1989, and it has released thirty-five seasons so far at the time of writing. However, with Season 36 already greenlit, it looks like that number is going to continue to grow. The animated sitcom has won several Emmys in its time, and it is a financial juggernaut.The Simpsonsis constantly being licensed for video games, toys, and even theme parks. As such, it is impossible for fans to ever imagine the series coming to an end....

TheStar Warsgalaxy has a pretty extensive criminal underworld, with organized crime playing some role from the beginning. Even as far back asA New Hope, Han Solo was a smuggler (a profession that, by definition, requires some level of illegal activity) who only helps Luke because of a debt to the crime boss Jabba the Hutt. Since then, plenty of criminal organizations have surfaced in both the canon and legends timeline: the Hutts, Black Suns, Crimson Dawn, the Exchange, Kanjiklub; but one particular group has been getting an increasing amount of focus: the Pykes....

Summary AWorld of Warcraftfan recently noticed that Lidamorrutu, one of the vendor NPCs inWoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, is actually the Infinite form of Tuluradormi, the Bronze Dragon Jewelcrafting Trainer fromDragonflight. This clever detail shows that not all the Infinite Dragons working with Eternus’ faction inWorld of Warcraftare completely new faces. InWoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria, players create new characters to cruise through the classic expansion, but with powerful abilities and modern convenience....

When Farmers get bored with battling through the Mines, chucking various items at villagers in the name of romance, or foraging throughStardew Valley’svast variety of landscapes, there are always the surrounding waters to keep them busy. New players should beware though, asmastering Fishingisn’t as simple as casting a line and crossing their fingers. Serving as its own mini-game complete with a catch bar, escalating difficulty levels, and the ability to reel in a frustrating amount of Trash, Fishing is either loved or hated by veteranStardewplayers....

There are always certain games that take the industry by storm, withHunt: Showdownearning this status in recent times. The first-person shooter has been met with positive reception, as fans have enjoyed the multiplayer aspect in particular where the world seems fit for the taking. RELATED:Best Multiplayer Games On Xbox Game Pass Now that so many have indulged in the game’s universe, there are traits and habits that come with it which just about everyone is familiar with....

Redfallis Arkane’s hotly-anticipated co-op vampire shooter, an unholy hybrid many fans of horror and multiplayer games alike are eager to sink their teeth into. There have been plenty of other vampire-themed games, however, spanning a variety of genres. Redfall’s premise will remind many gamers ofLeft 4 Dead, but it’s also inheriting the legacy of some other great vampire games. Here are just five of the vampire games Arkane fans can play while waiting forRedfallto hit the shelves....

Quick Links Despite being the latest entry in one of the most well-known mech series out there,Armored Core 6doesn’t simplify things much for new players to the genre.Armored Core 6stats are about as numerous and interconnected as they come, and the AC Customization menus can seem daunting for players unaccustomed to the sheer amount of numbers on display. RELATED:Armored Core 6: How to Unlock More Parts But, by understanding all stats inArmored Core 6, and how each part contributes to the overall stats of one’s AC, players will better understand just how their AC works, and how different configurations and statscreate some of the game’s most powerful builds....

Summary One talentedPokemonfan is creating Normal-type versions of classic pocket monsters. First-generation Pokemon are among some of the most iconic in the series largely because they’ve been around since the beginning. This artist is turning those memorable creatures from thePokemonseries on their head by reimagining them as Normal types. Changing a Pokemon’s type is a common practice for artists, like theimaginative fan who turned Garchomp into a Water-typeshark-like creature. That being said, it’s not often that Pokemon are reimagined as Normal types....

Bleachis one of the most popular manga around, forming a part of the Big Three along withNarutoandOne Pieceduring its heyday. While the quality and sales ofBleachdefinitely dwindled over time, there’s no denying that the series still had a massive cultural impact that is still quite palpable to this day. The fact thatBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Waris one of the biggest ongoing anime right now is proof enough of just how massive the series really is....