Sci-Fi
Peaceful Gundam Wins Competition for Giant Fighting Robots
A young designer from Taiwan wanted to show that a battle robot could exist and find new purpose in a peaceful world.
New Sci-Fi Comic 'Prism Stalker' Is Like Sailor Moon on Acid
An interview with Sloane Leong, the creator of Image Comics's psychedelic new imprint.
'The Fall' Remains a Modern Sci-Fi Classic, But Its Sequel Misses the Mark
A lack of focus and too much combat drag down the next chapter in a very promising series about artificial intelligence.
The Few Games Where the Story Is So Good, You Need to Experience It Again
A sequel to 'The Fall' is almost out, and I'm wishing I had time to play the original again.
The Best Character in 'Altered Carbon' Is a Hotel
Edgar Allan Poe is the perfect detective’s companion.
‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ Can’t Decide Between Serious Sci-Fi or Fun Trash
The new movie wishes it was both good schlock and a sober take, and botches both jobs.
What's the Difference Between a Good Setting and Pointless World-Building?
A philosophical murder mystery and a very horny heist provide great examples of how to bring a world to life.
Don Hertzfeldt Explains How to Go DIY and Still Make Money
The 'World of Tomorrow 2' animator tells us about how he's managed to fund his art for over 20 years.
How 'The Red Strings Club' Sabotages Its Hopeful Cyberpunk Vision
The new game from the creators of 'Gods Will Be Watching" has bold, refreshing ideas about future sex—but also a pitfall into transphobia.
The Story of 'Hyperchess,' a 3D Chess Game Inspired by Star Trek
Max Chappell spent a lifetime developing an outlandish 3D chess game and selling it at Star Trek conventions.
We Dive Way Too Deep into Assassin’s Creed Mythology on Waypoint Radio
Writer Cameron Kunzelman joins us to argue First Civilizations and...spelljammers?
The Shittiest Characters in the Fourth Season of 'Black Mirror'
Sure, you'll hate humanity as a whole by the end of the new season, but we got very specific with our judgement.