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The Next 'Game of Thrones' Spinoff Just Got A New Release Window

By Lyvie Scott

We’re in for a long winter.

Gaming

Call of Duty Just Teased A Netflix Crossover For The Ages

By Trone Dowd

Hopefully more than just a few cool skins.

Gaming

There's Wasted Potential In 'XDefiant's Coolest Idea

By Trone Dowd

Ubisoft Smash Bros.

Game Guide

How To Get The Best Score In Infinity Nikki’s Styling Challenges

By Robin Bea

Fashion is the endgame.

Gaming News

Nintendo Initially Had an 'Edgier, More Rugged' Version of Mario in His Latest RPG Adventure

By Hayes Madsen

Things could have been very different.

Exclusive

'Stranger Things' Season 5 Will Leave Fans “Very Satisfied,” David Harbour Promises

By Dais Johnston and Hoai-Tran Bui

Chief Hopper himself discusses the series’ grand finale.

Game Guide

Here’s How Infinity Nikki’s Outfit Gacha System Works

By Robin Bea

Don’t go broke for fashion.

MCU

'Daredevil: Born Again' Takes Place After A Big Time Jump

By Lyvie Scott

Everyone old is new again.

Game Guides

'Marvel Rivals' Roster: All 33 Characters Playable at Launch

By Hayes Madsen

Pick your main.

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'Déjà Vu' Just Joined the Criterion Channel, and Yes, it Belongs There

By Rory Doherty

Return to 2005.

Review

Fantasian Is the Classic Turn-Based Final Fantasy You’ve Been Craving

By Hayes Madsen

Inverse Score: 9/10

Retrospective

30 Years Ago, PlayStation's Biggest Risk Changed Gaming Forever

By Trone Dowd

Making games “cool.”

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Disney’s Biggest Sci-Fi Flop Accidentally Foreshadowed 'Skeleton Crew'

By Dais Johnston

Space pirates are timeless.

Exclusive

David Harbour Teases 'Thunderbolts’ Dynamic: "I Don't Think Any Of 'Em Get Along"

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“They're thrust together as the worst people in the worst situations.”

Game Guides

Here’s Exactly When You Can Start Playing The Open-World Fashion RPG Infinity Nikki

By Robin Bea

The most stylish game of the year is almost here.

Retrospective

A Bittersweet Goodbye To The CW DC Universe

By Ryan Britt

Thanks for the good times!

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Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Is An Unmissable Puzzle Game Now On PlayStation

By Robin Bea

Don’t forget your notebook.

Gaming News

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's Biggest Promise Is Missing In Action, For A Surprising Reason

By Trone Dowd

The crucial AI is not in the final game as intended.

Star Wars

Star Wars Just Made its Most Infamous Moment Canon

By Dais Johnston

It’s time to watch the space circus.

Star Wars

'Skeleton Crew' Has a Massive Mando Easter Egg Hiding in Plain Sight

By Lyvie Scott

Careful: pirates are afoot.

Preview

I'm Already Obsessed With 'Two Point Museum's Delightful Twist on Management Sims

By Hayes Madsen

A radical improvement.

Review

'Flow' is a Quietly Stunning Animated Achievement

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Latvia’s Oscar contender is a gorgeous animated odyssey without any dialogue.

Retrospective

'House of Flying Daggers' Is the Feel-Bad Martial Arts Melodrama We Need Right Now

By Lyvie Scott

Zhang Yimou’s wuxia epic is just as timely now as it was in 2004.

What's in the Box

Star Wars Finally Figured Out How to Do A Mystery Box

By Dais Johnston

Welcome to the mythical world of At Attin.

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Netflix's New True-Crime Miniseries Reveals a New Take on a Cold Case

By Dais Johnston

Who killed JonBenét Ramsey?

TV

'Skeleton Crew' Has A Confusing Place in the Star Wars Timeline

By Lyvie Scott

When does the new Disney+ series take place? We’ve got you covered.

Review

'Skeleton Crew' Is the Best Star Wars Show for the Next Generation

By Ryan Britt

A fresh start, for everyone.

Weirding Way

'Dune: Prophecy' Just Rebooted a Weirdly Pivotal Immortal Character

By Ryan Britt

Who is Vorian Atreides?

Gaming

'League of Legends' Developer's Efforts to Fight Toxicity Reveal a Huge Flaw in Gaming

By Robin Bea

A welcome change to Riot’s TOS is more complicated than it looks.

Game Guides

How To Start Playing ;Indiana Jones And The Great Circle' Early

By Trone Dowd

Dr. Jones’ first gaming adventure in 15 years.

News

'The Acolyte's Cancellation Took More Darth Plagueis From Us

By Dais Johnston

Yet another tragedy.

Retrospective

We’re Still Living In The World The Nintendo DS Built, 20 Years Later

By Robin Bea

One console declared that gaming is for everyone.

News

A 'Loki' Season 2 Deleted Scene Teases the Return of a Forgotten Marvel Hero

By Dais Johnston

It’s a Herculean effort to keep up with all these characters.

Retrospective

25 Years Later, An Overlooked PlayStation RPG Deserves a Remake More Than Anything Else

By Hayes Madsen

Unrealized potential.

Facehugging

Ripley's Fate at the End of 'Alien' Just Got a Bizarre New Twist

By Ryan Britt

Hidden in plain sight.

Gaming

James Bond Almost Infiltrated Gaming's Most Iconic Series

By Trone Dowd

Pour out a Vesper Martini for this one.

News

'Kraven the Hunter's Opening Scene Embraces Its R-Rating

By Lyvie Scott

Sony just released new footage from its latest superhero movie, and it actually looks... good?

Review

'Creature Commandos' is a Not-So-Secret 'Suicide Squad' Reboot

By Ryan Britt

New DC feels a lot like old DC.

Retrospective

Humphrey Bogart’s First And Last Foray Into Sci-Fi Is A Strange One

By Marya E. Gates

Before he became an icon with The Maltese Falcon, Bogart faced a crucial crossroads with The Return of Doctor X.

Bad Sisters

'Dune' Just Quietly Flipped the Script on Its Greatest Villains

By Ryan Britt

Are the Harkonnens evil or just messed up?

TV

'Skeleton Crew's Release Date Is Closer Than You Think

By Lyvie Scott

Here’s everything we know about the new Star Wars series.

Deep Cuts

One Bonkers 'Skeleton Crew' Deep Cut Could Quietly Reboot Star Wars Canon

By Ryan Britt

Let’s talk about time-traveling wolfmen.

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PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Most Harrowing Strategy Game of the Decade

By Hayes Madsen

Can you survive?

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The Best Post-Apocalyptic Epic of 2024 Offers Quiet Slices of Life

By Dais Johnston

Men go and come, but Earth abides.

Health

This High School Science Concept May Be The Key To Massively Advanced Pathogen Detection

By Blanca H. Lapizco-Encinas and The Conversation

Microfluidic electrophoresis could lead to faster, cheaper pathogen detection everywhere.

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You Can Finally Watch Hollywood’s Sexiest Monster Boyfriend in Ultra HD

By Liza Bautista

Love is monster love.

Health

The Science Of Indoor Mold — And How To Know When It’s A Health Hazard

By Nicholas Money and The Conversation

Mold growth happens in damp indoor areas and is difficult to prevent. It can be an annoyance but usually isn’t harmful to your health.

Gaming

The Best Family Game on Playstation Plus Isn’t What You Think

By Mo Mozuch

GTA V is a great family game. Hear me out.

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'Zombieverse: New Blood' is 'The Last of Us' As a Reality Show

By Dais Johnston

We’re finally forcing celebrities to run from the undead for our entertainment.

Reel Science

This “Antiquated” Star Trek Tech Could Actually Be The Future Of Space Travel

By Ryan Britt

Could giant sails be the next big breakthrough in space travel? Bet on it.

Exclusive

Exclusive 'Mandalorian' Clip Reveals How a Crucial Season 3 Storyline Came Together

By Lyvie Scott

Let’s take a peek behind the scenes.

The Rat Race

A Neuroscientists Taught Rats How To Drive — Then Things Got Weird

By Kelly Lambert and The Conversation

Yes, rats can be taught to drive. They seem to even like it.

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I Am Your Beast’s Free Expansion Is Even More Over-The-Top Than The Original Game

By Robin Bea

A blazing fast shooter is back for one last job.

The Inverse Interview

The Best Spy Show of 2024 Turns a CIA Thriller Into a Workplace Drama

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Inverse spoke with the cast of The Agency about making a show about the CIA in this day and age.

Trek Multiverse

Star Trek Just Brought Back Data's Head — With a Multiverse Twist

By Ryan Britt

How many Data heads are there?

Retrospective

How 'For All Mankind’s' Best Episode Beat Marvel to the Punch

By Ryan Britt

TV nostalgia, with a dark twist.

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Now Is the Best Time to Play 2024's Most Ambitious RPG

By Hayes Madsen

For king and country.

The Inverse Interview

With 'Skeleton Crew,' Star Wars Aims to Bring Back the Magic of 'A New Hope'

By Dais Johnston

The latest Star Wars show brings the everyday back to a galaxy far, far away.

Psychology

What To Do When Conversations Get Awkward

By Alexandra Plakias and The Conversation

An expert in moral psychology weighs in on how to get through awkward moments.

Retrospective

35 Years Ago, The All-Time Worst Nintendo Accessory Was Also The Coolest

By Ryan Britt

"It's so bad."

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'The Madness' is the Hitchcockian Tech Noir We Need Right Now

By Lyvie Scott

Colman Domingo takes us on a wild ride in Netflix’s new thriller.

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'Arcane' Showrunner Christian Linke on Disappointing Fans

By Shannon Liao

Season 2 was divisive.

MCU

Will Kathryn Hahn Ever Return to the MCU? It’s Complicated

By Lyvie Scott

The star of Agatha All Along weighs in on her MCU future.

Gaming

Why Batman Fans Now Have the Perfect Excuse to Get into VR

By Trone Dowd

Who knew Gotham could be so comforting?

Exclusive

Jodie Turner-Smith Reveals the One Problem With 'The Acolyte’s Cancellation

By Lyvie Scott and Hoai-Tran Bui

“Sometimes things need to grow.”

Gaming News

'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' Will Mark a Monumental First For The Series

By Trone Dowd

It’s Machine Games' longest game yet.

Gaming News

The Friendly Face Of PlayStation Says Goodbye After 30 Years

By Robin Bea

Indie advocate Shuhei Yoshida is moving on from PlayStation.

Exclusive

Katherine Waterston Also Wants to See Ridley Scott Finish His Alien Saga

By Hoai-Tran Bui

"Keep David coming."

Editor's Choice

26 Gift Ideas That, We Can Personally Attest, Rule

By Inverse Staff

Blu-rays, Legos, gaming chairs, and dozens more cool things that are on our wish list. Get it before we do.

Trailers

'Squid Game' Teases A “Crueler,” More Explosive Season 2

By Lyvie Scott

The stakes are about to get way higher.

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Xbox Game Pass Just Got One of the Best Sci-Fi Alien-Busting Games Yet

By Robin Bea

Game over, man!

Retrospective

Rian Johnson’s Perfect Thriller Saved a Dying Genre

By Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Put your best sweater on.

Exclusive

'Arcane's Caitlyn and Vi Sex Scene Could Still See the Light of Day, Showrunner Confirms

By Shannon Liao

So close, yet so far.

Opinion

Age of Empires 2’s Battle For Greece Expansion Is the RTS Campaign I’ve Been Craving For Years

By Hayes Madsen

Scratching an itch.

Gaming News

The Most Underrated Star Wars Game of 2024 is Finally Coming To PC

By Trone Dowd

A simple and fun arena shooter.

Gaming

The Most Underrated Assassin's Creed Just Got A New Update And Is Cheaper Than Ever

By Trone Dowd

Revisit 19th-century England in 60 FPS.

Gaming News

Nintendo Reveals 'Echoes of Wisdom's Place on the Zelda Timeline

By Hayes Madsen

Back to the lore board.

News

'Hundreds of Beavers' is the Best Surreal Comedy You Haven’t Seen — But Not For Long

By Dais Johnston

A love of silent slapstick and video games resulted in this “snowstick” classic.

Opinion

'Arcane' Season 2 Just Fell Prey to the Worst Sci-Fi Trend

By Lyvie Scott

All that potential, wasted.

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You Can Finally Watch The Best Mad Max Ripoff in Glorious Ultra HD

By Jon O'Brien

Or: the story of how Max Max got the Italian exploitation treatment.

He Has the Power

Idris Elba Might Be the Perfect Actor to Reboot an Underrated Action Hero

By Ryan Britt

The right man, for the right job.

Gaming

'Star Wars Outlaws’ New Expansion Is a Sleeper Hit I Didn't See Coming

By Trone Dowd

Some of the best missions the game has to offer.

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Nine Sols Just Brought Its Excellent Sekiro-Inspired Combat To Xbox Game Pass

By Robin Bea

Up for a challenge?

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'Say Nothing' is a True-Crime Thriller that Keeps You Guessing

By Dais Johnston

One woman’s journey shows the complex morals of revolution.

News

'Squid Game' Season 2 May Be Too Much to Handle

By Dais Johnston

Get ready to play again.

MCU

Marvel Is Getting Its Next-Generation Superhero Team All Wrong

By Lyvie Scott

It shouldn’t be all about the Young Avengers.

Gaming News

Dragon Quest 3 Is the Best HD-2D Game Yet, But Its Producer Is Wary of Using the Style Too Much

By Hayes Madsen

Too much of a good thing.

News

'Andor' is Making One Crucial Change in Season 2

By Dais Johnston

No notes.

Spice Clones

'Prophecy's Weirdest Mystery Could Set Up a Massive 'Dune 3' Twist

By Ryan Britt

Is Desmond Hart a prototype of something very infamous and Dune-y?

Star Wars

A New Star Wars Comic Could Finally Do Right By A Crucial Legacy Character

By Lyvie Scott

The Rise of Skywalker failed, but Leia can be redeemed.

Opinion

'Dynasty Warriors Origins’ Already Feels Like a Smart Evolution of the Series

By Hayes Madsen

1vs1000.

News

You Can Finally Watch One of 'Doctor Who’s Most Famous Serials in Color

By Dais Johnston

The Second Doctor's most interesting adventure is finally getting a refresh.

Gaming

The PlayStation 5 Portable Might Be A Handheld For Absolutely No One

By Robin Bea

Rumors of a handheld PS5 don’t offer much to get excited about.

Gaming

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' Is Addressing Its Biggest Flaw Sooner Than You Think

By Trone Dowd

A welcome change is on the way.

Science

The Science Behind Perfect Cranberry Sauce

By Rosemary Trout and The Conversation

Think cranberries need a lot of sugar? Think again.

Retrospective

25 Years Ago, Pokémon Set the Gold Standard For RPG Sequels and Few Have Come Close Since

By Hayes Madsen

Gotta catch ‘em all.

Retrospective

The Most Influential Post-Apocalyptic Drama Remains Haunting But Hopeful

By Rory Doherty

Keep the fire burning.

The Real Rome

The Most Glaring Historical Inaccuracy in 'Gladiator II' Would Have Turned The Movie On Its Head

By John M. Oksanish and The Conversation

What if the fighters were not so much men of strength and honor, but something else altogether?

Review

'The Agency' is a Superbly Smart Spy Series for Dumb Times

By Hoai-Tran Bui

The Showtime adaptation of the French spy series is thoughtful and thrilling in equal measure.

The Spice

What is “The Agony?” How 'Dune's Deep-Cut Superpower Can Unlock Its Greatest Mystery

By Ryan Britt

Forget seeing the future — what if you could experience the entire past?