One way to show your appreciation is to send them gifts—maybe for their birthday, maybe for the holidays, or maybe just because. In my experience, D&D friend groups are relatively easy to please. Sometimes, all you need is a large pizza and maybe a round of drinks; but for special occasions, you need something truly special. Here are some of the best D&D gifts you can give to your fellow players, along with a few DM-specific gifts that they’ll love....

The constantly shifting direction of DC’s plans have made the viewing experience of DCEU movies rather complex, particularly when it comes to how each film fits in relation to the rest of the shared DCEU. But one of the greater aspects of DCEU movies is that once you’re in the seat and ready for what unfolds, you’re sure to witness some of the best opening hooks of any superhero flick....

No other choice will impact your session or campaign as much as this one, because your class determines nearly everything you’ll be able to do. Understandably, that can be somewhat overwhelming. With 12 official classes in the D&D Player’s Handbook—each with their own unique gameplay mechanics, strengths, and weaknesses—it’ll take you a while to try each one and really learn the ins-and-outs. So how are you to choose? Here’s a quick and easy guide for anyone wondering “What D&D class should I play?...

These permanent changes are often done by placing stickers on cards and game pieces. Sometimes there are special sealed packets that can only be opened after certain decisions, which opens new capabilities and options as you progress through the game. And most legacy board games can only be played a finite number of times; when you reach the end, your legacy is set in stone. There are some, however, that you can keep playing even after you finish—with the permanent changes in tact, of course....

Disney is the monster who threatens the rest. Sure, those other streaming services might be backed by big names and lots of funding, but Disney is a different type of beast with more than double the market share of any of its competitors. It’s only been about 18 months since Disney+ launched in November 2019, and they’ve already drawn in over 100 million subscribers—with many new subscribers joining the platform every day....

Netflix’s Watchlist was a queue of DVDs where you could move titles up and down depending on how much you wanted to watch each one—and Netflix would mail them out to you as they became available. Fast-forward to today and the world of movie consumption looks very different. Netflix still operates its DVD rental service, but most Netflix users are streaming content directly over the internet now. Not to mention all the other streaming services that have popped up in recent years....

Many of Disney’s biggest and most beloved properties have seen the light of cinema once again, while others have felt the love of a launch on Disney+ streaming. And, in general, audiences can’t get enough of the live-action era that Disney has ushered in. The likes of The Lion King, The Jungle Book, Cruella, Cinderella, and Beauty and the Beast have captivated a new generation of audiences with their vivid new looks....

There was no better feeling than finally acquiring those games and holding them in your hands, waiting to play them for the first time. Well, what about the second time? What if our current era of re-issues, remakes, and remasters came to re-deliver those old games that left us speechless? Except this time, rebuilt from the ground up. Here are some more awesome video games from long ago that deserve to be remastered and re-released for modern audiences....

Oftentimes, subsequent seasons drift away from the main narrative with uninteresting or nonsensical subplots. Or worse, they sideline the main narrative and feel like a totally different show altogether. And then there are TV series that try to use extra seasons as prequels to the original show, but fail to deliver compelling plots and ultimately mess up the entire narrative in retrospect. And don’t forget TV series that grow too ambitious, piling on more and more elements with every season, resulting in a narrative that’s unwieldy and convoluted....

The only problem is that most true wireless earbuds worth buying will cost you at least $100—often much more. That’s where the EarFun Free Pro earbuds step in. They promise to deliver proper audio performance at an incredibly affordable price (MSRP $60), and they’re complete with many of the features you’d mainly find on top true wireless earbuds. Are the EarFun Free Pro noise-canceling true wireless earbuds actually as good as they claim to be?...

Apple still sells desktop computers running Intel, and they may continue to for a while, but Intel’s days inside of Apple computers are numbered. Eventually, every Mac will run on Apple Silicon. What does this mean for gaming on Mac? We’ll have to wait a few years to see for sure, but here’s what gaming on Apple Silicon looks like now. Say Goodbye to Apple Boot Camp Mention the words “MacBook” and “games” in the same sentence on the internet, and you’ll get a thousand messages telling you to never buy a Mac for gaming....

What’s more, that boy made that journey with an Orangutan, a Zebra, a Hyena, and a fully grown Bengal Tiger named Richard Parker. When one picks up Life of Pi, there isn’t much that can prepare you for the expansive adventure waiting within—an adventure that’ll take you through exotic locations and spiritual musings. Although Pi’s journey is at the center of the story, the book makes it clear from the outset that he survives....

Then again, winter can also be harsh and unforgiving as it threatens us with deadly frostbite, black ice, and polar bears. Here are several great movies set in the snow and ice, surrounded by chilly landscapes where the pretty snow could be a friend one moment but turn into a menacing foe. 10. The Snowman (2017) The Snowman is a snowy murder mystery that leans more on the side of thriller than drama, unlike some of the other movies on our list....

But with Tokyo, it’s a bit different. No matter what kind of movie or genre, it’s hard to separate the setting from its ethnic backdrop. Japanese culture is distinct, inexplicable, and intricate. Setting a story in Tokyo requires passion, experience, and nuance from the filmmaker. Otherwise, the issue of Japanese stereotypes will rear its head and bring down the film in one or more ways. Here are our picks for the best movies set in Tokyo that actually stand out by doing something different....

Some of those abilities are as simple as Gon’s Jajanken punch (from Hunter X Hunter) while others are as complicated as Kite’s Crazy Slots (also from Hunter X Hunter). And then there are anime abilities and powers that are so strong, so awe-inspiring, so deadly that they can inflict damage on the ones who invoke them—and that’s what makes them the most dangerous. Here are some of the strongest anime abilities and techniques that are unbelievably strong but also pose great risk to their users....

Whistleblowers always have a tough decision to make. Between their own personal safety, the safety of their family, and their guilty conscience, they’re put in situations ripe with nail-biting dramatic potential. What makes it even more interesting is that most whistleblower movies are based on true events, which can shock viewers with the true stories behind our history and culture. Here are some of the best movies about whistleblowers who have been threatened, marginalized, and imprisoned for shedding light on some of the darkest truths....

Not every murder in a horror film is equal. Psycho’s shower kill, Cube’s laser kill, and Alien’s chestburster kill all brought something new to the table. A great horror director goes to great lengths to elevate their deaths in new ways that’ll catch viewers off guard and get them talking. Here are our picks for the most creative deaths in horror movies—the kind that make you think: “Whoa, I never would’ve thought of that…!...

It’s exceedingly rare for a documentary to make the swamp of politics entertaining to watch while maintaining a clear perspective, staying committed to the truth, and appealing to more than just “one side.” But, rare as they are, such political documentaries do exist! Several have managed to capture the essence of their message and deliver it in a powerful way for prospective audiences. From the poisoning of Navalny to the overturning of Roe v....

Accidents and rescue missions are doubly great because—unlike natural disasters—the situations often arise as a direct result of human actions, meaning these films usually have more emphasis on character development as everyone tries to survive. These kinds of movies delve into themes like the fear of being left behind, the anxiety of victims, the way we cling to our last hopes and find faith when all seems hopeless. And when the circumstances feel like a situation we might actually find ourselves in?...

As it turns out, the escape room craze hasn’t missed the subscription box bandwagon, as the two have come together to give us some of the most entertaining subscription boxes available. Of the many subscription boxes suitable for those with geeky tastes, puzzle subscription boxes offer some of the best bang for your buck. Think about your average escape room: One ticket usually costs between $25 and $40, and you’re going in a group of four to six....