Given the huge hold that gaming has on pop culture in Japan, it's easy to see why most people would assume that a lot of trends in the gaming industry…
The Transformers franchise has spanned nearly three decades. There have been numerous iterations in multiple mediums such as comics, animation, and live-action movies. With all of the available media, Transformers…
Rinascita is a region that's brimming with its own culture, and before it transitioned to using universal Shell Credits, it used Monnaie as its main form of currency. Wuthering Waves…
It's January, and for people in the US, that means the same thing it's meant every January since 2019: a new batch of previously copyrighted works have entered the public…
Squid Game's hotly anticipated second season debuted on Netflix the day after Christmas and racked up more than 68 million views in just three days. It had already been renewed…
Workplace romance is one of the most seducing and classic tropes to readers in the world of manhwa, since the Korean culture strongly emphasizes devotion to one's workplace, leaving little…
The Call of Duty franchise is no stranger to crossovers. While Call of Duty: Ghosts first dipped its toes into the deep pool of pop-culture crossovers all the way back…
There aren't that many movies specifically set on New Year's Eve, but one of the best is The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), Joel and Ethan Coen's visually striking, affectionate homage to…
Nintendo has shared a wave of new items arriving in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, designed to invigorate players’ passion for interior and exterior design in 2025. Decorating living spaces…
There is rarely time to write about every cool science paper that comes our way; many worthy candidates sadly fall through the cracks over the course of the year. But…
Dracula, aka Nosferatu, remains one of the most terrifying figures in pop culture. These 10 movies were the best at presenting the horror icon on film. Source
We may be seeing some of the first major fissures forming in the dalliance between Donald Trump and his billionaire backer Elon Musk. Over the holiday week, Musk entered into…
Google Search isn’t just about finding answers—it’s also got a playful side. Known for its knack for pulling info from the web with pinpoint accuracy, Google loves to sprinkle in…
Japan is the only Asian country with a long history in game development, and thankfully, this industry is still alive and well in Japan with multiple international companies releasing top-notch…
1999's Galaxy Quest celebrated the joy and community of sci-fi fandom. Twenty-five years later, that same "geek culture" has become a venue for toxicity and entitlement. Source
Villains were everywhere and more relatable than ever. Across pop culture, social media, and IRL, the phenomenon went full-on main character. Source
Stories of underdogs are abundant in popular culture, and their origins can be traced back to ancient folklore and myths. Characters from disadvantageous backgrounds who battle against all odds for…
Over eight decades since his first appearance in 1938, Superman continues to be a historical superhero who thrives in pop culture. The DC superhero has continued to be reinvented for…
Anime translates to pretty much any speaking language, and, thanks to insane art styles and a series of amazing stories, anime has become a rather unique way for people all…
Everyone has their favorite film that serves as alternative Christmas movie fare, with Die Hard (1988) and Lethal Weapon (1987) typically topping the list—at least when all you want for…