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5 Great Movies That You Probably Didn't Know Were Based On Comics

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Lots of mammoth blockbuster hits have been based on comic books, but these five great movies chose not to wear their comic inspirations on their sleeves.

Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry Was Also Behind This Forgotten 5-Season Sci-Fi Series

staff@bgr.com (Vic Hood) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry made some of TV's greatest sci-fi, but many fans have forgotten about one classic show that was filmed after his death.

This New Computer Virus Is Disguising Itself As A Popular Video Game

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:47:00 +0000

Experts are sounding the alarm about a new devastating computer virus that poses as a popular video game to wreak havoc on victim's computers.

5 Best Fantasy Movies To Watch If You Like The Masters Of The Universe

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0000

If you're coming out of He-Man's latest adventure and looking for more action like "Masters of the Universe," look no further than these five fantasy flicks.

Why Does Your PS5 Boot Up When You Turn On Your TV?

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0000

If you're frustrated because your PS5 keeps changing your TV's power state, you'll be happy to know that fixing it is as simple as turning off a setting.

Syfy's Forgotten X-Men-Esque Superhero Show Deserved A Better Fate

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0000

TV shows have tried to make superheroes happen ever since the early 2000s, and even after "Iron Man's" big screen success in 2008, it was still a struggle.

Where Did The Name Of Doctor Who's Iconic Sci-Fi Villains, The Daleks, Come From?

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Daleks are one of the most intimidating antagonists in all of "Doctor Who," well, as long as you ignore the toilet plunger they have for an arm, that is.

The Pros And Cons Of Using OLED Monitors For Gaming

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:17:00 +0000

OLED technology is powering a lot of TVs today, but is an OLED monitor the right call for your gaming computer or is it more of a hassle than its worth?

Steven Spielberg Pitched This Charming Sci-Fi Movie As An Episode Of His '80s TV Show

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Eve if he wasn't in the director's chair, Steven Spielberg's name is on significantly more projects than anyone can remember, including some TV shows.

Nintendo Switch Owners Can Now Play Their Classic Wii And GameCube Games - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Classic GameCube and Wii games are now available on the Nintendo Switch. Find out how to easily access the games on your console for free or by subscription.

H.R. Giger Pitched A Scary Looking Batmobile For Val Kilmer's Batman Forever

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0000

H.R. Giger of Alien fame was offered the chance to design the Batmobile for the 1995 Batman Forever movie starring Val Kilmer as the Caped Crusader.

Josh Holloway's Lost Follow-Up Was A Quickly Forgotten Sci-Fi Series

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The main cast of "Lost" had a promising future, thanks to the series' success, but few projects could deliver the same intrigue "Lost" did.

PlayStation's Cloud Streaming Is Still Far From Perfect - Here's Why

staff@bgr.com (Eduardo Ariedo) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0000

PlayStation's Cloud Streaming platform is popular and has improved over time, but it's still far from perfect. Here are the main problems Sony needs to address.

Never Do These 12 Things On Your Gaming PC

staff@bgr.com (Ritwik Mitra) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0000

With the artificial intelligence boom pushing component costs sky-high, keeping your PC at peak performance for longer is more important than ever.

Star Trek: All 5 Captain Kirk Actors, Ranked

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Captain Kirk first appeared on TV in the '60s as one of the most iconic roles in "Star Trek," so it can't be easy for anyone to sit in that Captain's chair.

One Of The First Classic Sci-Fi Movies Was Adapted From A Shakespeare Play

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Leslie Nielsen is best known for his roles in 1988's "The Naked Gun" and 1980's "Airplane!" but he's no stranger to straight-faced science fiction.

A Beloved Disney Voice Actor Also Co-Invented The First Artificial Heart

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Even when actors go on to be successful, they have their hobbies, but few actors dabble in medicine on the side and have a hand in such a medical breakthrough.

Can You Use A Phone Charger To Charge A PS5 Controller?

staff@bgr.com (Faith Leroux) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:17:00 +0000

Most gamers likely charge their PS5 DualSense controllers using the console itself, but could your phone charger serve the same purpose in a pinch?

Why Star Wars' Lightsabers Are More Than Just Weapons, Explained

staff@bgr.com (Christian Wait) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:17:00 +0000

One of the coolest weapons in all of science fiction is the lightsaber, the weapon of a Jedi, a weapon that every boy wants the moment they see it in action.

Before You Buy A Used Nintendo Switch, Check For These 4 Problems

staff@bgr.com (Chifundo Kasiya) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0000

Looking to save a few bucks by buying a used Nintendo Switch? Just make sure you check for these common issues before you spend your hard-earned cash.