• Year in Review: io9 Staff Picks

    Year in Review: io9 Staff Picks

    There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme parks, and games. We covered a lot of ground, from union-strong solidarity during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes to creatively…


  • Horror Fans Had a Screamingly Good 2023

    Horror Fans Had a Screamingly Good 2023

    In early 2023, io9 gazed into a blood-splattered crystal ball and made a list of all the horror entertainment we were most looking forward to. Some of the titles we were excited about delivered; others did not—and perhaps most excitingly, several releases we knew nothing about in advance swooped in and scared the hell out…


  • 2023 Should Have Been D&D’s Best Year, Until It Wasn’t

    2023 Should Have Been D&D’s Best Year, Until It Wasn’t

    Although it feels like it can be said every year recently, it’s hard to imagine a better year in terms of its influence than 2023 has been for Dungeons & Dragons. A movie, TV channels, a video game that has dominated the world, and of course a not-insignificant glimpse toward the game’s own future. But…