Birthday gifts

Arcade machines, asteroids, spaceships, lasers - does that ring a bell? Of course! After all, every child of the 80s (and all history-conscious gee...

Mimics are really nasty: before you've even understood what's grabbing you, the insidious monsters use their slime to incapacitate you. But you onl...

In addition to the usual qualities that unicorns possess, they also somehow manage to have bright white and fluffy fur in every situation. London, ...

To describe the manga and the anime series based on it, Sailor Moon, as groundbreaking would be the understatement of the millennium. After all, th...

Welcome to the 374th meeting of the Circle of Friends of R'lyeh, dear cultists! Before we turn to item 3 on the agenda, the summoning of our savior...

"My Neighbor Totoro" by Studio Ghibli is one of those films that simply puts you in a good mood every time. Just the sight of the cute forest spiri...

At some point in your adult life, you will probably have come to the sad realization (like all of us) that you will never get to Hogwarts. Neverthe...

Everything is better with a little wine in your belly. -Tyrion LannisterIn Westeros, wine flows at least as abundantly as blood. The many intrigues...

Newt Scamander's suitcase from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them makes Hermione's magical bag and even the Weasleys' tents look old - after a...

It's hard to imagine the world of "The Witcher" without inns. They are the place where Geralt lands new jobs, meets old friends or relaxes after on...

To describe the T-800 from the Terminator films as a perfect fighting machine is almost an understatement: the taciturn Terminator from Austria man...

The battles your character has to fight in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons may not be real - but the mental powers you have to use for them are!...

Every mission, whether in space or on earth, needs to be well prepared. You don't want to forget vital items like your water bottle afterwards!Once...

According to the American author H. P. Lovecraft, it is only a matter of time before the apocalypse is upon us. For of all the Great Old Ones, who ...

The bike is locked, but we simply carry the USB stick with our most important and confidential data around with us. This is actually sacrilege. On ...

At first glance, R2D2 is just a droid, but at second glance he is a fearless supporter of the rebels and the Jedi. He really will stop at nothing t...

A heavy drinking binge and a bloody battle - Assassin's Creed: Valhalla with its Viking theme couldn't have started any better. After all, the toug...

Welcome to Isla Nublar!As a visitor to Jurassic World, you can't miss any of the big attractions here, and of course the feeding of the Mosasaurus ...

Do you only need a broom to play Quidditch? Far from it! Apart from the fact that nothing works without a Quaffle, Bludger and Snitch, the players ...

Normally, as geeks and nerds in role-playing games and the like, our main aim is to bring dragons around the corner and disappear again with their ...

Without communication with others, gaming would be a pretty lonely pastime. The headset is therefore one of the most important pieces of equipment ...

Although she is an excellent postwoman, Hedwig the snowy owl is not just a farm animal for Harry, but also a friend. During the long and depressing...

Medals have to be earned. In the Lord of the Rings universe, there are plenty of occasions to do so: the victory over Sauron and the coronation of ...

Most Harry Potter fans haven't quite got over the fact that, as Muggles, we never got the chance to be sorted into one of the four Hogwarts houses ...

Unfortunately, the 1-UP mushrooms are only available in the world of the most famous plumber of all time, Super Mario. This leaves us mere mortals ...

The motif for this Sonic Run 3D mug comes from the good old days when video games were still two-dimensional. If the thought of the little blue hed...

You're probably wondering whether it's a good idea to bring a Niffler into your home. Both Hagrid and Newt Scamander would strongly advise against ...

A glass of red wine is known to be good for the heart. In fact, there is a certain connection between alcohol and matters of the heart: The right d...

The story told in "Naruto" is at times very dramatic and often leaves us holding our breath in suspense. Fortunately, there is always something to ...

To turn your morning shower into a wonderful experience, you need a few essentials: a shower (who would have thought?), warm water, a fragrant show...

In the manga and anime "Naruto", the shinobi of the same name repeatedly encounters the criminal organization Akatsuki, whose members - if you want...

Have you ever wondered why the little monsters from Pokémon, Digimon and co. get into dangerous arena battles? Somehow the idea that they do it out...

At the end of a long day, there's nothing cozier than curling up on the sofa with a good book. Add to that a warm drink in winter or a cold one in ...

Water. Without this refreshing liquid, we would look pretty old. In fact, we wouldn't look old at all, as we wouldn't exist without water. The same...

In the midst of the conflict between Sauron and the rest of Middle-earth, there is one place that has been virtually spared from all the turmoil: W...