The Stars My Destination is classic proto-cyberpunk
The Stars My Destination is classic proto-cyberpunk

This might feel like a somewhat obvious recommendation to some, but it flew under my radar until now. Alfred Bester’s The Stars My Destination (originally published as Tiger! Tiger! in the UK) is a 1956 sci-fi novel that some have cited as a precursor to cyberpunk. It’s a work I admit I have some conflicted […]

The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (April 2026)

The best movies on Amazon Prime Video this month include Crime 101, Pretty Lethal, The Menu, Super 8, The Great Escape, Sinners, and more.

Pragmata’s tale of AI slop, humanity, & lunar conquest makes it the timeliest sci-fi game of the year

Capcom’s new IP is a welcome throwback to simpler action games, but its story and themes are shockingly well-timed and refreshingly optimistic.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 206 — I Want to Believe

On Episode 206 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Brianne Suldovsky of Portland State University to discuss what happens after the discovery of an alien life form.

There’s nothing like an RPG over vacation
There’s nothing like an RPG over vacation

With a vacation comes a big choice: What game should I focus on during the trip? I thought about grinding out the harder levels of Super Meat Boy 3D, but I was looking for something more chill. I could have dabbled more with Slay the Spire II, but I already know that’s a game I’ll […]

3 underrated movies you can watch for free this weekend (April 17-19)

From a suffocating dinner party thriller to a feel-good story about a man and his cat, these three free Tubi movies cover every mood you could want this weekend.

3 underrated Apple TV shows you should watch this weekend (April 17-19)

From shifting realities to a show with no visuals at all, these three underrated Apple TV+ series deserve far more attention than they get. Here’s what to watch this weekend.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum – here’s everything you need to know

The Hunt for Gollum goes back to before the Ring consumed Smeagol, with a cast of returning legends and some bold new additions to Middle-earth.