Historian Yuval Noah Harari believes sci-fi has the power to shape public opinion. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b92f7c363230f4c4de50dc2/master/pass/YuvalNoahHarari-600964036.jpg
Tag: genre
Graveyard Keeper Adds a Darkly Humorous Twist To The Village Simulator Genre
At a glance, you might confuse Graveyard Keeper with similar games like Stardew Valley and others. That’s part of the game’s charm though; in many ways, Graveyard Keeper relies on the familiarity with the elements of those games to makes its morbid twist of said elements work. Because in this simulator/RPG, you aren’t lovingly tending […]
The Oscars’ Biggest Win? Acknowledging the Power of Genre Movies
Huge wins for ‘Get Out’ and ‘The Shape of Water’ prove genre fare can grapple with Big Ideas, and still connect with moviegoers. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a9cd4001781756588507600/master/pass/ShapeOfWater2-927337642.jpg
7 modern romantic comedies that redefined the genre
The CW Romantic comedies have changed significantly over the years. The days of formulaic stories starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, and Judy Greer as the best friend, are gone. And that’s a good thing. The traditional rom-com got old, and cheapened the great ones like “Moonstruck,” “Working Girl,” and “Say Anything.” As our culture changes, […]
For the first time in history, hip-hop has surpassed rock to become the most popular music genre, according to Nielsen
Frazer Harrison/Getty For the first time, hip-hop surpassed rock as the most popular genre in the US last year, according to Nielsen’s year-end report. Eight of the top ten most popular artists came from the hip-hop/R&B genre, with Drake and Kendrick Lamar taking the first and second spot, respectively. Nielsen noted that the growth of […]
Cattails Highlights All The Best Points Of The Life-Simulation Genre
The life of a cat can be hard, and you’re in control of it in Cattails. You’ll have to hunt for food and fight off invading cats, but there will also be time to enjoy the sweeter side of life – even get married and have a litter of kittens. There’s tons to do while […]
'Onrush' revives the over-the-top off-road racing game genre
Not too long ago, we compiled a list of racing games we wanted to see make a return to modern game systems. Among them were a number of arcade-style off-road racing titles, one of which was Motorstorm, a Playstation-exclusive series developed by now-defunct Evolution Studios. As we have learned, that very game series is getting […]
A Horror Newbie Gives the Genre a Chance With ‘It’
(Welcome to The Final Girl, a regular feature from a someone who has regularly steered clear of horror and is ready to finally embrace the genre that goes bump in the night. First on the list: Andy Muschietti’s adaptation of the Stephen King novel, It.) I walked into the showing of It with a feeling of dread, making my […]
Netflix’s Secret Weapon Isn’t Reboots—It’s Genre Movies
The streaming service is offering money and creative freedom—and from a look at its first two projects, it won’t be stopping anytime soon. https://media.wired.com/photos/5972541988c660231060af50/master/pass/Death-Note-HP.jpg Wired
‘War For the Planet of the Apes’ is a Brilliant Blockbuster Limited By Its Worship of Genre
(Welcome to The Soapbox, the space where we get loud, feisty, and opinionated about something that makes us very happy…or fills us with indescribable rage. In this edition: why an otherwise very good movie like War For the Planet of the Apes suffers from being indebted to other movies.) War For the Planet of the Apes is a stunning capper to […]
