Exploitative Trends From ’90s Daytime Talk Shows The ’90s were pure chaos, and nothing proves that more than the decade’s daytime talk show boom. These proto-reality shows gave us brief glimpses into strangers’ lives and sensationalized everything, blurring the line between reality and entertainment. Talk shows were often referred to as “trash TV” and “sleaze,”… Continue reading Exploitative Trends From ’90s Daytime Talk Shows
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An Oral History of the ’90s Comic Book Boom… and Crash
If you grew up in the late ’80s or early ’90s, it’s likely that you remember the joy of picking a comic off the shelves of your local convenience store, supermarket, or drug store. If you were really into the beautifully drawn newsprint treats, then you probably recall how the stories and characters that they… Continue reading An Oral History of the ’90s Comic Book Boom… and Crash
Game Scoop’s Game of the Year ’90s Edition
As some of you may know, IGN was founded in 1996 and we began handing out our Game of the Year awards in 2001, leaving years of top games uncrowned. We decided to remedy this as part of ’90s Week, and this week’s Game Scoop decided to go year-by-year through the decade to crown a… Continue reading Game Scoop’s Game of the Year ’90s Edition
’90s Video Game Face-Off: The Winner Revealed
Earlier this week, as part of ’90s week at IGN, we asked for your help in choosing the greatest video game from that wonderful decade, whether it be Final Fantasy VII, Super Mario 64, Sonic the Hedgehog, or something completely different. Now, after nearly 2 million votes and countless heart-wrenching 1v1 battles with such behemoths… Continue reading ’90s Video Game Face-Off: The Winner Revealed
How 90s TV Gave Us the Golden Era of Television
Hope you’re fully enjoying 90s Week here at IGN, as we take stock in how the pop culture from 30 years ago played a crucial role in shaping today’s entertainment. Since we’re all totally buggin’ out, talking to the hand, taking chill pills, and just generally trippin’, we might as well check in with TV… Continue reading How 90s TV Gave Us the Golden Era of Television
The 25 Best ’90s Movies
Ah, the 1990s — what a glorious time to be a movie fan. It was an era when Tarantino was reshaping the indie landscape, Disney animation was in the midst of a renaissance, and Spielberg was churning out classics like a legend… to name just a few of the noteworthy trends of the time. And… Continue reading The 25 Best ’90s Movies
Face-Off: Which ’90s Video Game Is the Best?
It’s ‘90s week here at IGN and we are celebrating all the wonderful things that made this special decade one to remember. Movies and TV obviously had their standouts, but the ‘90s also saw the release of some of the most important video games and consoles of all time. With key moments, like the epic… Continue reading Face-Off: Which ’90s Video Game Is the Best?