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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.

Science Fiction Action Novels That Are Better Than the Borderlands Movie

Science Fiction Action Novels That Are Better Than the Borderlands Movie

If you're looking for a sci-fi action world with open, sprawling worlds, try these books.

Video Games

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Superheroes

A Beginner's Guide to X-Men ‘97

A Beginner's Guide to X-Men ‘97

By Matthew McCreary

Fantasy Movies

The Strangest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Foods We Wish We Could Try  

The Strangest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Foods We Wish We Could Try  

By Isabel Montero

Sci Fi Movies

10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch

10 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies You Need to Watch

By Orrin Grey

Fantasy TV Shows

The Brutal Allegory of Interview With the Vampire Season One

The Brutal Allegory of Interview With the Vampire Season One

By Archita Mittra

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Superheroes

Spider-Man Movies, Ranked from Least to Most Fun

Spider-Man Movies, Ranked from Least to Most Fun

From the so good to the so-bad-they're-good, and everything in between.

By Feliza Casano

Fantasy Books

Game of Thrones Exceeds Expectations With Their 'Winter Is Here' Trailer

Game of Thrones Exceeds Expectations With Their 'Winter Is Here' Trailer

By Matthew Loffhagen

Gift Guide

Purr-fect Cat Shirts for Geeks

Purr-fect Cat Shirts for Geeks

Calling all cat lovers!

By Sara Barry

Science Fiction Books

Watch the Top Indie Sci-Fi Films From the 2017 Philip K. Dick Film Festival

Watch the Top Indie Sci-Fi Films From the 2017 Philip K. Dick Film Festival

The spirit of Philip K. Dick is alive and well in these new films.

By Outer Places

Sci Fi TV Shows

Show Dad You Care With These Geeky Father's Day Cards

Show Dad You Care With These Geeky Father's Day Cards

These nerdy notes are dad compatible, no matter your father's fandom.

By Carolyn Cox

Fantasy Movies

10 Fantasy Drinking Establishments We Want to Patronize

10 Fantasy Drinking Establishments We Want to Patronize

♫ Sometimes you want to go, where everybody is a mage. ♫

By Carolyn Cox

Space Exploration

Latest Valerian Trailer Is Every Space Opera Fan's Dream Come True

Latest Valerian Trailer Is Every Space Opera Fan's Dream Come True

'A vision a lifetime in the making.'

By Matthew Loffhagen

Superheroes

Wonder Woman Gifts for the Amazon in Your Life

Wonder Woman Gifts for the Amazon in Your Life

Lasso some Themyscira-worthy super swag!

By The Portalist Staff

Star Wars

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Photos Reveal a Host of Brand-New Characters

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Photos Reveal a Host of Brand-New Characters

The hype is strong with this one.

By Matthew Loffhagen

Fantasy Books

Magical Harry Potter House Gear

Magical Harry Potter House Gear

Show your house pride!

By Carolyn Cox

Aliens

Alien Franchise Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best

Alien Franchise Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best

In space, no one can hear you disagree.

By Stephen Lovely

Fantasy Books

George R.R. Martin Says HBO's Five New Game of Thrones Shows Are Prequels, Not Spinoffs

George R.R. Martin Says HBO's Five New Game of Thrones Shows Are Prequels, Not Spinoffs

Prequels are coming.

By Matthew Loffhagen

Steampunk

The Portalist and the Sage and Savant Podcast

The Portalist and the Sage and Savant Podcast

We're sponsoring this month's season finale episode of the steampunk radio drama Sage and Savant!

By The Portalist Staff

Stranger Things

R-Rated Hellboy Reboot Will Star David Harbour of Stranger Things

R-Rated Hellboy Reboot Will Star David Harbour of Stranger Things

Red means go!

By Jonathan Kesh

The Dark Tower Trailer Is Finally Here, Say Gawd-Bomb!

The Dark Tower Trailer Is Finally Here, Say Gawd-Bomb!

We break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the controversial first trailer for the Stephen King adaptation.

By Carolyn Cox

Science

Universal Language: The Science Behind 'Arrival'

Universal Language: The Science Behind 'Arrival'

Unpacking the science behind the sci-fi at Silicon Valley Comic-Con.

By Chris Mahon

Luke Skywalker Might Turn to the Dark Side in 'The Last Jedi'

Luke Skywalker Might Turn to the Dark Side in 'The Last Jedi'

Always in motion is the future.

By Outer Places

Star Wars

Star Wars Fan Creates His Own Working, Full-Size BB-8 Droid

Star Wars Fan Creates His Own Working, Full-Size BB-8 Droid

This is the droid you're looking for.

By Outer Places

VFX Supervisor Reveals 'Rogue One' Used (Almost) as Much CGI as 'Phantom Menace'

VFX Supervisor Reveals 'Rogue One' Used (Almost) as Much CGI as 'Phantom Menace'

But not nearly as many midi-chlorians.

By Matthew Loffhagen

The New "American Gods" Trailer Is Bloody and Mystical

The New "American Gods" Trailer Is Bloody and Mystical

The latest look at Starz's adaptation doesn't disappoint.

By Kat Stubing

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