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Posted on June 16, 2017

E3 2017: In Videogames, It’s the End of the World and Nothing Feels Fine

Other media might be striving for utopia, but not videogames. Judging from the many demos at E3, the industry is more apocalypse-minded than ever.
Posted on June 16, 2017

Kanye West’s Lost Puppet Comedy TV Pilot, ‘Alligator Boots’: an Oral History

From a young writer named Jordan Peele to Kim and Kanye's first meeting, the Comedy Central pilot remains one of pop culture's greatest oddities.
Posted on June 16, 2017

The Psychology of Why Interviewing Alex Jones Is Such a Bad Idea

Talking about conspiracy theories—even to dispute them—still allows them to spread.
Posted on June 15, 2017

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Recap, Episode 10: Dystopia Ain’t Good at Happy Endings

The season finale of Hulu's show promises a story for Offred that Margaret Atwood's book never told.
Posted on June 15, 2017

‘Elysium’ Director Neill Blomkamp is Back, Doing What He Does Best: Being Weird

The writer-director is launching a new film incubator, and there's plenty more genre oddness on deck.
Posted on June 14, 2017

Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Listen: It’s Time For the E3 Press Conference to Die

The tradeshow might still have value, but the publishers' dog and pony shows do more harm than good.
Posted on June 13, 2017

It Was Inevitable, Really: Netflix Is Turning Into HBO

Now that Netflix is looking out for its bottom line, its transition to "TV network" seems to be complete.
Posted on June 13, 2017

Apple’s New Transparency Is Huge for Podcasts Everywhere

Thanks to better analytics, producers will finally know how much you're listening—and when you're not.
Posted on June 12, 2017

The Beeping, Gargling History of Gaming’s Most Iconic Sounds

Want to replicate the sound of face-punching? Hit a frozen turkey.
Posted on June 12, 2017

Star Wars Cantina Talk: You Can Bet Carrie Fisher Would Love ‘Episode IX’

Here's every bit of Star Wars news you might have missed over the last couple weeks.

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