Lev Grossman

Lev Grossman is TIME's book critic and its lead technology writer. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling novels The Magicians and The Magician King. He is chaotic good.

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The Boss Battle Ban: A Modest Proposal

Have you ever noticed something about boss battles? How practically every game has them, and they practically always suck?

App Club: N.O.V.A. Is That Halo in Your Pocket or Are You Just Glad to See Me?

This is how we roll at Techland: we spend some cheese.

The A-Team Trailer: So That Happened

“One year ago … an elite commando unit … was sent to prison for a crime they didn’t commit.”

The 10 Greatest Games for the Apple II

All the old people in the house say yeah!

Some Other Guy is Directing Dune!

This just in from industry sources, i.e. Gilbert, the guy down the hall who reads Variety: Peter Berg isn’t directing Dune anymore. You know, the Hancock guy. He was going to direct a Dune remake. He’s not anymore.

The Star Blazers Trailer You Didn’t Even Know You Were Waiting For

I caught this via Ain’t It Cool. I don’t know whether I can’t believe they’re doing this, or I can’t believe they’ve waited this long. Actually I’m not really sure what this is. But looooooooook!!! You will believe a dude can look cool with gloves in his mouth.

An Interview with Daniel Suarez: “This Is Not a How-To Manual”

Daniel Suarez is one of those rare novelists who writes like he’s a) living in the same world we are and b) actually paying attention to what’s going on there.

The New Inception Trailer: OMG They Remade Dreamscape

OK, true story: last year I’m on a flight to L.A., and the guy in the seat next to me is working on some kind of production schedule for a movie. I’m not shoulder-surfing, but he’s got a MacBook that’s so deluxe it basically stretches over three seats. Plus he gets way pissed when the [...]

App Club: Earth Vs. Moon. Nothing Can Defeat the Quad Laser

Seriously man. Nothing.

What Is Even the Deal with People Liking Sherlock Holmes?

Seriously, I wasn’t even gonna say anything. I mean, I want to be diplomatic. Robert Downey Jr. is practically my best friend and all. In my mind.

App Club: Earth Vs. Moon

Christmastime is here. It may not surprise you to know that your correspondent isn’t a great lover of the holiday season. As I write this I’m listening to MC Kreacher’s “My Wish List.” It soothes my black grinchy heart.