Culture

Culture Guides

The 40 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now

Materialists, Eddington, and Elf are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.

Roundup

5 Great Games You Might Have Missed This Year

Feign Outrage

The Viral ‘DoorDash Girl’ Saga Unearthed a Nightmare for Black Creators

Digital Culture

He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

YouTuber “Schlep" built a huge following tracking down alleged child predators on Roblox before being kicked off. The platform is facing multiple lawsuits over child safety.

Can Tech Get Rid of Bad Trips?

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about some of the latest drug trends and all the ways drugs are changing as they continue to be intertwined with tech.

The Hard-Left Shooters Leading a Gun Culture Revolution

Earlier this year, I attended a shooting competition for queer, often trans, very online misfits. Then Charlie Kirk was killed.

A Computer Science Professor Invented the Emoticon After a Joke Went Wrong

In 1982, Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott Fahlman suggested using :-) for humorous comments after his colleagues took a joke about mercury seriously.

Video Games

Activists Are Using Fortnite to Fight Back Against ICE

Players are role-playing ICE raids in Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto to prepare for real-world situations.

Baby Steps Is a Hiking Game That Trolls ‘Slightly Problematic’ Men

The walking simulator, launching September 23 on PlayStation and Steam, stars a jobless 35-year-old “privileged, white male” whose pride stops him from getting help.

Hades II Is Coming to Nintendo Switch This Month

Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new Resident Evil game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon title, and more details on Hades II.

Nintendo Drops Surprise Trailer for New Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, will be released in 2026. The original cast, including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, will reprise their roles.