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There are few things more fun than playing the classic arcade game Pac-Man. Maneuvering your joystick to make Pac-Man race around a maze eating dots and fruit while colorful ghosts chase after him has always been a blast. While Pac-Man will remain a favorite among gamers, this video of Pac-Dog may be even more charming …

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​New international ‘Rogue One’ trailer reveals more Star Wars secrets

Last week, a new trailer from the upcoming film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” gave fans glimpses of a hovering Star Destroyer, Rebel Pilots in shackles, a very tall robot K-2SO spouting the odds of failure, AT-ATs in battle, an ominous Death Star, and yes, even a glimpse at Darth Vader in all his dark-side glory. Now in a …

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​’Firefly’ fan makes animated tribute worthy of a real series

If you miss seeing the adventures of Capt. Mal, Jayne, Kaylee, River, Simon, Wash, Zoe and Inara on Joss Whedon’s beloved TV series “Firefly,” then sit back and watch this beautifully animated trailer by artist Stephen Byrne. The short clip “The Animated Adventures of Firefly Teaser” shows the Serenity in action, Jayne shooting his favorite weapon, Zoe and Wash in …

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Stranger Things makes a great

The ’80s creature-feature sensibilities of horror-adventure series Stranger Things have struck a chord with fans who love everything from kids classics Goonies and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to terrifying movies like Alien and Poltergeist. So it makes sense the Netflix show about kids searching for their friend lost in another, parallel world would become a perfect muse for fans wanting a retro-looking …

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​’Stranger Things’ opening credits dig deep into the ’80s

If you’ve been binge-watching the first season of horror TV series “Stranger Things,” chances are you’ll notice the shout-outs to everything from “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” to “Aliens.” The series is set in the 1980s, complete with Trapper Keepers and Dungeons & Dragons parties. One of the most obvious references to the time period happens to be the minimalist opening credits …

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​Proposed Lego set has Star Wars bobbleheads that actually move

Star Wars fans who want their favorite characters to nod at everything they say might consider voting for this new fan-created Lego set of bobbleheads. The proposed set, created by Lego Ideas user Jalex, includes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Boba Fett, Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper, all of whom have a simple antenna that attaches their heads to …

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Darth Vader returns in new ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ trailer

When fans first heard that “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” would be getting reshoots to make the darker tones a bit lighter, some wondered if the end product would be the kind of Star Wars movie worthy of a lightsaber salute. On Thursday, Disney and Lucasfilm released a new “Rogue One” movie trailer that put those worries on hold. …

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Stay cool with a DIY refrigerator that traps Han Solo in carbonite

Star Wars fans everywhere know what happens when you cross paths with Darth Vader on Bespin. When poor Han Solo was dipped in carbonite for safe transport to Jabba the Hutt in “The Empire Strikes Back,” we all waited with bated breath for “Return of the Jedi” hoping our favorite space smuggler survived. (He did!) Related stories Han Solo mini-fridge …

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​Yes, Swedish Fish Oreo cookies are real and ‘potent’

Whether you like traditional Oreo cookies, or you prefer fancier flavors like pumpkin spice or birthday cake, there’s a variety of Oreos for everyone. This week, Nabisco announced the newest Oreo flavor, and it replaces the usual creme filling with bright red Swedish Fish gummy candy. “We know that consumers enjoy variety when it comes to snacking so we create …

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What it looks like when you try to build Ikea furniture while high

Few of us feel sane after hours attempting to put together modernist Swedish furniture with confusing instructions and a simple piece of metal. But what if you tried to construct an Ikea dresser while under the influence? New YouTube webseries “Hikea” films regular people (who happen to be high) struggling to do just that. Related stories IKEA’s brilliant mockery of …

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