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Le Creuset Creates the "Gratest" Star Trek Tribute of All Time with Their Kitschy Trek-Inspired Kitchenwares
There are generations upon generations of Trek fans.
The point is, there's a lot of us, in every demographic, every class, every single place in every nation. And we've got money to spend if you've got the wares.
Well, someone told Le Creuset, and I'm fearful my wallet will never recover.

Marielle Bokor
Sep 103 min read


Jackbox Party Pack 12 Preview: Our First Look at Debate and Switch, Hyperface
Screenshot: Debate and Switch Recently, I had the chance to test out a couple of Jackbox party games from the upcoming Jackbox Party Pack 12, which is releasing in October this year. For this preview, I sat down (digitally) with some Jackbox crew and a few of my peers to play a match each of “Debate and Switch” and “Hyperface.” First off, I have to get this out of the way: “Debate and Switch” is itself, a bit of a bait and switch. See: “debate and switch” is an established TV
Antal Bokor
Aug 263 min read


Panel: Art of the Poster with Tracie Ching & Robert Wilson IV at C2E2 2026
If you are cued (or queued) into the world of entertainment posters, you know how unique and beautiful the work can be. From galleries like Bottleneck Gallery, Mondo, and SpokeArt to direct work with film and TV studios, posters mix the world of creativity and commercial utility. On Friday renown poster artists Tracie Ching and Robert Wilson IV took over S405b for a talk all about the poster industry. I purposefully noted the panel room for this talk because with 10 mins til

Julian Ramirez
Mar 303 min read


In the Not-Too-Distant Future: The RiffTrax Team Returns to MST3K
They're ba-ack! In the not-too-distant future, we will be getting more Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) in a way I would not have thought possible a few years ago. If you haven’t kept up with the Satellite of Love, the franchise has seen major activity in the last decade. In 2017, original creator Joel Hodgson launched a record-breaking Kickstarter to bring the show to Netflix for two seasons, hosted by Jonah Ray. Later, in 2022, the show moved to its own independent st
Antal Bokor
Feb 22 min read


The League of the Lexicon is a Superb Choice for Word Lovers and Trivia Fiends Alike
So here’s me thinking that League of the Lexicon will be a breeze, and I’ll crush my foes, see them driven before me and all that. But League of the Lexicon is fun not only because it has a fun mixture of categories with clever questions, but also because it's challenging even for those who have spent a lifetime playing with the English language.
Antal Bokor
Oct 18, 20253 min read


Viral NADC Burger Opens Second Location in Chicago's Wicker Park
The Drop-In opened its doors in 2023 and with it came the Not A Damn Chance burger, a viral burger sensation out of Austin, Texas.
Alex Orona
Mar 28, 20252 min read


The Power Saber is the Best Lightsaber Toy Ever
Honestly? It is pretty damn cool to have a plastic lightsaber that works so much like the real thing.
Antal Bokor
Sep 10, 20243 min read


From the Archives: The Strokes @ Metro Chicago
Back in 2022, The Strokes made their way to Chicago for a fundraiser concert at Metro (or Metro Cabaret or The Metro, or however you'd...

Julian Ramirez
Mar 8, 20244 min read


Let's Get Physical: Upcoming Blu-Ray/4K Releases for March
With my (almost) weekly "Lets Get Physical" posts reminding why I adore the physical media world, I felt like it would be a good idea to...

Julian Ramirez
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Notes from the Cinema: Madame Web
I'll be honest, there was no way I was heading into Madame Web with an open mind and that kinda sucks. But it's not entirely on me.

Julian Ramirez
Feb 23, 20243 min read


Let's Get Physical: Liars' Mess & "Mess on a Mission"
Our writer Julian Ramirez is a big proponent of physical media, always lauding formats new and old (mostly old nowadays). Whether is...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 16, 20244 min read


Preview: No Need to Wait Until the “Next Time Around” for Liam Kazar’s Latest Single
It's been a couple of years since Liam Kazar's excellent debut Due North graced our ears.

Julian Ramirez
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Live Service Games are our Future According to a Damning Report
With Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League releasing, yet another live service game has hit the market. While they are supposedly the...
Antal Bokor
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Best Free Games of 2023
With 2023 closed, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the things that stood out in gaming. After combing the annals of Steam, we have...
Alex Orona
Jan 29, 20242 min read


I Didn’t Find the Treasure I Hoped When I Raided Phantom Abyss
I’m still undecided whether Early Access games are saving video games, or making them worse. Sometimes, however, they just lead to...
Antal Bokor
Jan 25, 20243 min read


New Puzzle Game We Were Here Expeditions: The Friendship Free this Month
If you like puzzle games, especially asymmetrical cooperative puzzle games, the We Were Here series is a fantastic effort. There’s one...
Antal Bokor
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Taste The Rainbow: The Flavor Craze, Now Featuring AI Flavor-Generated Coke
So, maybe it’s a bit of culinary curmudgeon in me that’s not really ever been a fan of taking something that’s already good, like an...

Marielle Bokor
Sep 13, 20232 min read


Review: Star Trek Lower Decks 'Twovix' Is Vindication for Janeway, a Love Letter to Voyager
If you’re not familiar with Voyager’s episode “Tuvix” you’ve missed out on one of the longest running debates among Star Trek fans....
Antal Bokor
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Review: Modest Mouse Marks 25 years of The Lonesome Crowded West at a Packed Riviera Theatre
When you’re reaching 30 years as a band and you have as much in the tank as Modest Mouse, you should count yourself as lucky. While...

Julian Ramirez
Feb 12, 20233 min read


Got Rhythm? Prove it in Hi-Fi Rush
A review of the rhythm game Hi-Fi Rush

Marielle Bokor
Feb 5, 20233 min read
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