Video game narratives don't always make sense. Sometimes, plot armor gets activated, leading to some wildly ridiculous moments. For many video game characters, the threat of death lends some tension ...

Taylor Rioux is a writer and critic based in Minnesota. He has been writing professionally about games since 2024, after starting the website JetsonPlaysGames, which covers both video games and ...

It feels like forever since we last got a look at the long-in-development new collaboration between Dark Souls series director Hidetaka Miyazaki and A Song of Ice and Fire creator George R.R. Martin, ...

Despite its slightly toy-like looks, the MPC Sample is a fast and fun machine that channels the spirit of its early-'90s predecessors. Fun, fast workflow reminiscent of classic MPCs. Chopping and ...

There are plenty of reasons to love Costco, from the killer deals you can find on cases of your favorite high-quality products to the internet-famous $1.50 hot dog combo that has been a mainstay of ...

The literary landscape of the 21st century seems more and more divided when it comes to one particular aspect: plot. Some books have it; others don’t. The have-nots have gotten a lot of critical ...

This week, we got what appears to be our first official look at the character design for Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom via some promo art, and we now have some more details on the powerful villain's ...

Low-dollar shipments from overseas are about to get more expensive. The days are ticking down until the de minimis exemption for customs duties expires as part of President Trump’s global tariff ...

The indictment reads like a cinematic plot: A Harvard Fellow and another activist allegedly wanted to buy AK-47s, Stinger missiles and grenades to topple South Sudan’s government. What they lacked was ...

Do you tend to masseuse (er, misuse) words in humorous ways? If yes, you've made a malapropism—and everyone from politicians to famous literature characters is guilty of it. Have you ever uttered a ...

Most screenplays use some form of a plot device. But a bad plot device can ruin an otherwise acceptable screenplay, so screenwriters must be careful to craft storytelling devices in a way that ...

A compelling resume summary is almost indispensable for job seekers aiming for six-figure positions. The resume summary is your first opportunity to grab the attention of hiring managers and show them ...