Darth Maul blew all our minds in 1998 in the first trailer for 'The Phantom Menace.' But, his legacy and importance to Star Wars is so much bigger than one movie. bit.ly/3yy2SxT

The conversation surrounding George Lucas' prequels has completely changed over the past 10 years. Here's how the failures of Disney's Sequel Trilogy forced Star Wars fans to reconsider the franchise's Prequel Trilogy. bit.ly/3K81J2Q

Ayaneo revealed its Pocket DMG retro gaming handheld that modernizes the classic Game Boy design with a joystick, touchpad, and OLED display. bit.ly/4bqtdge

The next 'Doctor Who' companion Varada Sethu just showed up in a completely different role, in a move that's odd but certainly not unprecedented. Here's the long tradition of Who actors showing up early, explained. bit.ly/4bF2bBi

Rockstar's track record suggests taking new GTA 6 release date with a grain of salt. bit.ly/4bnbohM

While Microsoft stopped selling the Xbox One years ago, Sony is still churning out PlayStation 4s. Now, cross-generation compatibility looks like the future of gaming. bit.ly/3V2FQbw

Sony's Spiderverse has been a disaster. 'Spider-Verse' directors Christopher Miller and Phil Lord have just been put in charge, but can they right the ship? bit.ly/3QRQgbn

Tig Notaro talks about doing stand-up at Star Trek conventions, her lack of understanding of Trekkie lore, and why she loves being a Queer Starfleet hero. bit.ly/3V5M6PQ

Forty years in the making, 'Megalopolis' is an ambitious sci-fi epic that is both everything we feared it would be and everything we hoped it would be. bit.ly/3QL9DTx

With Assassin's Creed Shadows, the series is leaning into its oldest tradition more than ever, using real history to create a fantastical playground. bit.ly/3KpPU8t

One of 'Doctor Who's' most esteemed writers is coming back yet again for Christmas 2024, but could it be for the last time? bit.ly/3ylz9s1

'Valorant' streamer Taylor Morgan shared a clip of extreme abuse she received in a match, and Riot Games' response shows good intentions but no clear solutions. bit.ly/4dKG662

Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor faces his greatest test this week. Here's why the series' latest episode, 'Boom,' is far more important than 'Doctor Who' fans may realize. bit.ly/4and3To

The showrunner of the newest Star Wars show revealed a major inspiration from the animated series, which is both other Star Wars, but also Alfred Hitchcock? bit.ly/3K4nIHO

The epic timeline of '3 Body Problem' will be fully explored. The series has been renewed for additional seasons on Netflix. Here's what that means for Season 2. bit.ly/3QLPXPm

'Elden Ring' is a twisted fantasy story where you travel through a broken world. Here's everything you need to know about the game's setting, The Lands Between. bit.ly/3QLOGrF

A new streaming bundle seems annoying. But what if this is a cheaper way to watch some of the best sci-fi TV around? bit.ly/3UZ2m51

In 2008 one simple -- and kind of boring -- Beta test became the one, the only, Minecraft. bit.ly/4agJrXK

The first Dune TV series looks ambitious. And familiar. Here's why the promise of 'Dune: Prophecy' is so big. bit.ly/44Ikgfr

'Lorelei and the Laser Eyes' is a masterpiece of puzzle design, weaving a complex mystery through ingenious riddles and gorgeous aesthetics. bit.ly/3wzYwWG