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'Fantastic Four' May Have Just Confirmed My Biggest Fan Theory

By Dais Johnston

Baby’s day out (in space).

Gaming

Nintendo Wants To Know What Players Think Of Switch 2's Biggest Controversy

By Trone Dowd

Air your grievances.

Opinion

It's a Crime That We Still Don't Have a Good Superman Game

By Hayes Madsen

Missing in action.

Gaming

Umamusume Fans Are Showing The Best And Worst Parts Of Fandom In Real Life

By Robin Bea

Off to the races.

Finite Kryptonians

How Will 'Superman's Controversial Krypton Twist Affect 'Supergirl'?

By Ryan Britt

Wait, what do we know about Krypton?

MCU

The Fantastic Four Were Too Powerful For Earth-616, Director Matt Shakman Says

By Lyvie Scott

It’s continuity time.

News

'Doctor Who’s Big Cliffhanger Is Still A Huge Question Mark

By Dais Johnston

The series' star is strangely not acknowledging his apparent successor.

Gaming News

Bethesda's Learned A Critical Lesson — But It May Be Too Late

By Trone Dowd

The Fallout tie-ins we needed yesterday are now on the way.

Inverse Recommends

If You Can't Wait For Final Fantasy Tactics' Remaster, Play Tactics Ogre

By Hayes Madsen

The tides of conflict.

DCU

James Gunn Could Repeat A Winning Formula With 'Superman’s Best Character

By Lyvie Scott

Mister Terrific could get a big upgrade in the DCU.

Inverse Recommends

Eriksholm Builds A Captivating World To Sneak Through But Squanders Its Storytelling Potential

By Robin Bea

Stealth action comes out of the shadows.

Movies

'Superman' Reveals The One Lesson Marvel Still Needs to Learn

By Dais Johnston

Superman's lighthearted tone was achieved without resorting to a bad MCU habit.

Retrospective

Marvel Needs The Original X-Men Now More Than Ever

By Lyvie Scott

Twenty-five years later, X-Men could be a crucial lifeline for the MCU.

Retrospective

How One Ambitious Sci-Fi Reboot Was Murdered By A Fatal Flaw

By Ryan Britt

How could a silent movie from 1925 beat Irwin Allen in 1960?

Inverse Recommends

PlayStation Plus Just Added One Of The Best RPGs Of All Time

By Trone Dowd

A real Preem addition.

Retrospective

'Final Fantasy' Set The Blueprint For Console RPGs 35 Years Ago Today

By Robin Bea

One of the most important RPGs ever succeeded against all odds.

Retrospective

How A Superhero Sequel Stunk Up Prime Time TV

By Jon O'Brien

Darkman II: The Return of Durant was a disastrous attempt to capitalize on the cult success of the Sam Raimi-Liam Neeson original.

DC

The Clever Way Superman Sets Up The Next DCU Movie

By Lyvie Scott

The Man of Steel just paved the way for the Woman of Tomorrow.

Review

'Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4’s Compromises Make It Anything But Definitive

By Trone Dowd

Inverse Score: 8/10

News

DC Is Already Planning Two 'Superman' Spinoffs

By Dais Johnston

Superman’s legacy may lie in two unlikely characters.

Exclusive

James Gunn Reveals Why 'Superman' Isn't An Origin Story

By Hoai-Tran Bui

James Gunn, David Corenswet, and Rachel Brosnahan talk about introducing the iconic character to a new generation.

Spoilers

Why 'Murderbot’s Season 1 Finale Is Perfect And Will Make You Cry

By Ryan Britt

This is how you stick the landing.

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The Definitive Castle-Building Strategy Game Just Got a Massive Update

By Hayes Madsen

Craft your kingdom.

Super Team

Who Are The Justice Gang? Superman’s Goofy Allies, Explained

By Ryan Britt

Is this the beginning of the Justice League? Maybe.

Retrospective

10 Years Ago, One Pokémon Clone Actually Gave Nintendo’s Series a Challenge

By Hayes Madsen

A ghostly good time.

Review

'Dexter: Resurrection' Is a Solid Sequel That Nobody Asked For

By Jake Kleinman

After Dexter: New Blood gave the vigilante a definitive ending, Resurrection feels redundant.

Exclusive

Why The Wild 'Foundation' Clone Emperors Are So Different In Season 3

By Ryan Britt

Lee Pace, Cassian Bilton and Terrence Mann reveal the surprising evolution of the Cleons.

Spoilers

'Superman’s Secret Villain Is An Homage To A Wild ‘90s Storyline

By Ryan Britt

Will the real Superman please stand up?

MCU

Could The Green Goblin Finally Make His MCU Debut?

By Lyvie Scott

Marvel shouldn’t have to look far for its Norman Osborn.

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Islanders: New Shores Is An Improved Version Of One Of The Best Modern Puzzle Games

By Robin Bea

Home away from home.

Spoilers

Why James Gunn Made One Controversial Change To Superman's Origin

By Ryan Britt and Hoai-Tran Bui

James Gunn explains the new Superman’s biggest swing.

Trailers

After 40 Years, Red Sonja Could Finally Get The Remake It Deserves

By Lyvie Scott

The She-Devil with a Sword is back.

Gaming News

Nintendo Is Cancelling Another Good Deal For Players Following The Switch 2’s Launch

By Robin Bea

The best discount on Nintendo Switch games is going away.

Gaming

Xbox Game Pass Just Added One Of Gaming's Funniest Sci-Fi Spoofs

By Trone Dowd

Play gaming’s funniest shooter ahead of its sequel.

News

'Murderbot' Just Got Renewed For Season 2

By Lyvie Scott

The adventures of SecUnit continue.

Gaming

Why Switch 2 Needs These GameCube Classics

By Trone Dowd

Bringing back the new classics.

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'Occlude' Turns A Common Card Game Into A Captivating Supernatural Thriller

By Robin Bea

It’s just a game, right?

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There’s So Much More To ‘Everdeep Aurora’ Than Its Fantastic Retro Aesthetic

By Robin Bea

Dig deep.

Retrospective

Five Years Ago, 'Palm Springs' Shook Up The Time Loop Genre

By Dais Johnston

Love and learning.

Opinion

Lies of P Deserves More Credit as a Revolutionary Soulslike

By Hayes Madsen

Lie or die.

Trailers

'Wednesday' Season 2 Pokes Fun At Its Own Success

By Dais Johnston

An altogether ooky new trailer.

Rebel Rebel

'Andor' “Missed A Big Chunk” Of Its Best Relationship, Alan Tudyk Reveals

By Lyvie Scott

There was precious little K2 in Season 2.

Retrospective

10 Years Ago, Capcom Crafted the Perfect Historical Drama

By Hayes Madsen

Historical hijinks.

Gaming

Dune Awakening Just Hit An All-Too Familiar Live Service Snag

By Trone Dowd

Growing pains.

Trailers

'Twisted Metal' Season 2 Will Finally Get To The Twisted Metal Part

By Dais Johnston

Start, then destroy, your engines.

Star Wars

A Deleted Scene From The Acolyte Would Have Made Qimir So Much Scarier

By Lyvie Scott

Manny Jacinto reveals a “brutal” moment left on the cutting room floor.

Opinion

Nintendo Switch 2 Has Serious Untapped Potential For Strategy Games

By Hayes Madsen

Strategic depth.

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‘Minami Lane’ Lets You Build The Walkable Neighborhood You Wish You Had In Real Life

By Robin Bea

Hit the streets.

Review

Netflix’s Latest Zombie Movie Is The Next Plausible Step For The Genre

By Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

The Thai zombie thriller combines muay thai action with apocalyptic horror.

Gaming

Marvel's Most Underrated Game Is Free Just In Time For The Summer

By Trone Dowd

Big Brother: Marvel Edition

DC

New 'Superman' Timeline Retroactively Creates An Entire Cinematic Universe

By Dais Johnston

It’s all about the rule of threes.

MCU

'Wonder Man' Will Bring Back A Forgotten MCU Villain

By Lyvie Scott

Trevor Slattery will return.

Trailers

'Alice In Borderland' Season 3 Finally Has A Release Date

By Dais Johnston

The criminally underseen manga adaptation is playing its Joker.

Review

'Superman' Is The Most Comic Book Movie Ever — For Better And For Worse

By Hoai-Tran Bui

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a wildly geeky extravaganza!

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A Perfect Mix Of Teamwork And Trolling Makes 'Peak' The Multiplayer Game Of The Moment

By Robin Bea

Scout’s honor.

The Inverse Interview

'Ironheart' Star Dominique Thorne Teases Marvel's "Insane" New Phase

By Lyvie Scott

The latest Marvel hero unpacks Riri’s deal with the devil and her “crazy” future in the MCU.

Opinion

‘Mafia: The Old Country’ Looks Like It Retains The Series' Biggest Flaw

By Trone Dowd

Open world or not, story is still the focus.

Inverse Recommends

45 Years Later, A Classic Atari Series Just Got A Bold Reimagining

By Hayes Madsen

Back from the grave.

News

'Squid Game' Star Reveals A Strange Season 3 Quirk

By Dais Johnston

Very important performances.

Opinion

It's Long Past Time to Move On to 'Persona 6'

By Hayes Madsen

Spinning wheels.

Game Guides

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4: Everything You Need To Know About The Series' Triumphant Return

By Trone Dowd

Shred like it’s 2001 all over again.

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Xbox Game Pass Just Added The Coolest Cyberpunk Looter Shooter

By Trone Dowd

Rise to the top.

Retrospective

Can The New 'Fantastic Four' Measure Up To The Original?

By Lyvie Scott

It’s hard to let go of the past.

News

The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Is Leaving Streaming At The End Of The Month

By Dais Johnston

Talkin’ ‘bout regeneration.

Gaming News

'Ratatan’s Delay Could Revamp The 'Patapon' Successor’s Roguelike Turn

By Robin Bea

Ratatan is slowing the tempo on its release.

Inverse Reccomends

PS Plus Just Quietly Added The Definitive Hack-And-Slash RPG

By Hayes Madsen

Finding Sanctuary.

DC

Rick And Morty Just Resolved The Most Unnecessary Superhero Fan Fight

By Lyvie Scott

James Gunn and Zack Snyder are in on the joke.

Krypton-Sight

47 Years Later, Superman's Hypno Glasses Are Canon. Again

By Ryan Britt

The Krypton version of a perception filter is back.

Gaming

Nintendo Already Has The Answer To The Switch 2's Biggest Flaw

By Trone Dowd

A S-Lite Pivot.

Gaming News

Xbox Game Pass Is “Unsustainable,” Developers Argue After Microsoft Layoffs

By Robin Bea

Game Pass may be hurting creators more than it helps.

News

'Ahsoka' Season 2 Will Bring Back A Prolific Star Wars Director

By Dais Johnston

Yaddle-cam.

Red Light

We Already Have An American Squid Game

By Dais Johnston

It’s the most American version possible.

Retrospective

10 Years Ago, 'Rocket League's Unlikely Redemption Story Changed Everything

By Trone Dowd

Rocketing to the top.

Retrospective

The Best 'Alien' Clone Remains Terrifying And Timely

By Gayle Sequeira

The real monster is horny man.

Retrospective

'Final Fantasy IX' Remains The Franchise’s Defining Entry

By Hayes Madsen

A timeless tale.

Watch Order

What's The Best Order To Watch The 'Planet of the Apes' Movies?

By Ryan Britt

There's more than one Apes timeline to consider.

Opinion

Final Fantasy 9’s Most Hated Boss Is Actually Its Best

By Hayes Madsen

A bold thematic twist.

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'Yellowjackets' Season 2 Is Finally On Netflix

By Dais Johnston

Winter is coming.

The Inverse Interview

'M3GAN 2.0's Amie Donald Gets An Action-Hero Upgrade

By Hoai-Tran Bui

The physical performer behind the deadly AI doll spills all.

Retrospective

Final Fantasy 9’s Most Misunderstood Character Is Also The Franchise’s Most Enduring

By Hayes Madsen

Small character, big voice.

'Sinners' Redefines An Iconic Vampire Trope

By Jake Kleinman

Ryan Coogler's modern horror masterpiece makes its streaming debut — the vampire genre will never be the same.

Exclusive

How The Old Guard 2 Commits To Its Gutsy Cliffhanger Ending

By Lyvie Scott

The film couldn’t end any other way, according to director Victoria Mahoney.

Spoilers

Penultimate 'Murderbot' Episode Sets Up A Big Change For The Finale

By Ryan Britt

How “All Systems Red” differs from All Systems Red.

Retrospective

40 Years Ago, One Addictive Computer Game Pioneered A Subgenre

By Ryan Britt

Before Street Fighter, Commodore gave us The Way of the Exploding Fist.

Retrospective

'Back to the Future' Is A Perfectly Imperfect Time-Travel Movie

By Ryan Britt

Did this make sense? It doesn't matter!

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'Backpack Hero' Proves Inventory Management Is Mightier Than The Sword

By Robin Bea

Organize ‘em up.

Exclusive

The Brilliant Way 'Ironheart' Overcame Its Tony Stark Problem

By Lyvie Scott

Lyric Ross breaks down Ironheart’s emotional finale, and where Natalie goes from here.

Retrospective

Why Is It So Hard for Hollywood To Make a Good Red Sonja Movie?

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Forty years after the first misguided Red Sonja movie, Hollywood still can’t crack the unexpected feminist icon.

MCU

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Rumor Brings An Avenger Back To His Roots

By Dais Johnston

But it’s their secret, Cap.

Gaming News

The Best Time To See What’s Actually Going On In ‘Star Citizen’ Is Right Now

By Robin Bea

Life in space doesn’t come cheap.

News

'Alien: Earth' Could Answer A Big Franchise Mystery — But Not In Season 1

By Dais Johnston

The long way to a small, angry planet.

Opinion

The Nintendo Switch 2 Should Bring Back All Of Mario's Weird Side Quests

By Trone Dowd

Leave it all on the court.

Review

'The Old Guard 2' Can’t Revive The Magic Of The Original

By Lyvie Scott

Netflix’s most underrated superheroes return in another shaky adventure.

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'Legend' And 'Trials Of Mana' Show Two Great But Different Ways To Remake A Classic

By Robin Bea

Blasts from the past.

Review

'Heads of State' Is Just As Fun As It Sounds

By Dais Johnston

Elected leaders make for great lead roles.

Exclusive

Regan Aliyah Says One Marvel Spinoff Could Replace Harry Potter

By Lyvie Scott

Ironheart’s shocking post-credits scene takes the MCU in a supernatural direction.

Spoilers

Marvel’s Most Anticipated Villain Finally Joins The MCU

By Lyvie Scott

Riri learns the true price of magic in Ironheart’s finale.

News

'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Season 2 Might Be In the Works

By Dais Johnston

Now that’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time...

Opinion

Persona 5: The Phantom X Is a Game of Both Extreme Highs and Lows

By Hayes Madsen

Highs and lows.

Gaming

Donkey Kong Bananza Improves On Mario Odyssey's Most Obscure Mode

By Trone Dowd

Monkeying around.