"Star Trek" is a staple of pop culture. Much of its visuals and iconography, as well as its characters and fictional technology, have become part of the culture at large. From Captain Kirk to the ...

Some of the most famous alien races in all of science fiction originate in the "Star Trek" universe. From the violent, war-mongering Klingons to the silly, furry Tribbles, there are any number of ...

Mac is a GameRant writer, who has been gaming for over 40 years. He mostly plays multiplayer or co-op games, with the same group of friends he has played with online for 25 years. Some video games ...

One common complaint about science fiction involving aliens, especially a large and diverse cast of different alien races, is that the aliens just aren't alien enough. It seems like every week, the ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook But what are other examples? What benevolent races should we welcome with open arms? What ...

Cosmic Encounter is a masterclass in board game design. One of the most enjoyable and varied board games that money can buy, the rules are simple and elegant, but thanks to the huge menagerie of alien ...