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Do you geek out over sci-fi and fantasy movies, TV, and games? Explore the pop culture galaxy, from streaming recommendations to tabletop gaming guides and more.

“Star Wars” Author Chuck Wendig Talks Creating New Stories Within the Universe

Dedicated "Star Wars" fans are always hungry for more details about their favorite fictitious world. But just where will Wendig take them?

Mercy Brown and the Great Vampire Panic of 1892

Mercy Brown and the Great Vampire Panic of 1892

In 1892, Mercy Brown died of consumption. But townspeople had a more sinister explanation for her death.

5 Times “Sailor Moon” Taught Me the Difference Between Empowerment and Strength

5 Times “Sailor Moon” Taught Me the Difference Between Empowerment and Strength

If Usagi has taught us anything, it's this: Being vulnerable is not a flaw.

5 Technologies from Science Fiction That Could Be Awesome in Real Life

5 Technologies from Science Fiction That Could Be Awesome in Real Life

We wish these were part of our reality, and a little less fictional.

Cloven-Hoof Cryptids: Legend of the Maryland Goatman and the Pope Lick Monster

The two most famous goat-like cryptids cause havoc in their respective American hometowns.

8 YA Fantasy Novels to Look Out For This Fall

8 YA Fantasy Novels to Look Out For This Fall

Coming of age is tough. Try doing it in a world with problems bigger than any you can imagine.

5 Bizarre Phenomena You Didn't Know Were Side Effects of Climate Change

From shrinking sheep to hybrid bears, Global Warming has some strange — and scary — side effects.

10 Menacing Characters from Sci-Fi We Never Want to Meet

We’re more than grateful that these villains are fictitious…

9 Fantasy Creatures We Wish Really Existed

Fangs, fins, and feathers: We wish these fantasy creatures were fact and not fiction.

8 Fictional Modes of Transport Way Better Than Taking the Bus

8 Fictional Modes of Transport Way Better Than Taking the Bus

You’ll never need to race for a subway seat again.

Superman Isn’t Boring — He’s Just Like Us

Superman Isn’t Boring — He’s Just Like Us

Sure, he's invincible, but Superman deals with personal problems just like the rest of us.

Skinwalker Ranch: Utah’s Hotbed of Paranormal Activity

Skinwalker Ranch: Utah’s Hotbed of Paranormal Activity

This lonely ranch in Utah is haunted by ghostly voices, strange sightings, and UFO encounters.

5 Comics So Perfect We Hope They Never Get a Movie Adaptation

5 Comics So Perfect We Hope They Never Get a Movie Adaptation

I’ve got a few comics that I hope never make it to the big screen—for reasons you might not expect.

10 Places on Earth That Look Like They Belong in a Fantasy Land

10 Places on Earth That Look Like They Belong in a Fantasy Land

These gorgeous lands look straight out of a mystical, mythical world.

6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Hidden Life of Trees

6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Hidden Life of Trees

Trees are complex lifeforms with behavior strangely similar to our own human displays of seduction, vengeance, and compassion.

8 Weird and Wonderful Fantasy Books for Tim Burton Fans

If you've seen all of his movies and need more, or if you're just looking for a Burton-inspired read, we've got you covered.

“No Man’s Sky” is the Controversial Future of Virtual Tourism

“No Man’s Sky” is the Controversial Future of Virtual Tourism

Now that Hello Games has opened the door, it’s up to other developers to fully realize the possibilities.