Niche Music Genres
Combining rap vocals with heavy metal instrumentation, bands like Linkin Park brought this genre mainstream.
What is Nu Metal?
This legendary blade wielded by Link is often required to defeat Ganon.
What is the Master Sword?
In Red Dead Redemption II, you play as this big hunk of man meat throughout most of the story mode.
Who is Arthur Morgan?
This David Fincher film about underground fighting rings disappointed at the box office before becoming iconic.
What is Fight Club?
This comedian and actor was once "America's Dad" faced widespread backlash and legal consequences after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced.
Who is Bill Cosby?
This chaotic electronic genre features distorted kicks and absurd tempos, with artists like SOPHIE and 100 gecs pushing its boundaries.
What is Hyperpop?
Found in Minecraft, this rare material is stronger than diamond and used to upgrade gear.
What is Netherite?
In Matilda, This is Matilda's teacher. Did somebody say Mommy?
Who is Mrs. Honey?
This psychological thriller about time travel starring Jake Gyllenhaal made little money but gained a strong cult audience.
What is Donnie Darko?
This actor and media personality lost jobs after falsely claiming to have been the victim of a hate crime.
Who is Jussie Smollett?
This genre blends complex, irregular time signatures with indie/emo sensibilities, with bands like American Football and Don Caballero leading the way.
What is Math Rock?
In Call of Duty Zombies, this perk allows players to revive teammates faster.
What is Quick Revive?
Known as the "Ultimate Life Form" in the Sonic Universe, this hedgehog carries dual pistols and can get it any day.
Who is Shadow the Hedgehog?
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, this now-classic horror film initially underperformed and received mixed reviews. Even earning two Razzie Nominations.
What is The Shining?
This Cyclist stripped of seven Tour de France titles after systematic doping was revealed.
Who is Lance Armstrong?
Characterized by heavy basslines, dub influences, and sparse rhythms, pioneered by artists like Skrillex and Flux Pavilion.
What is Dubstep?
This physics-defying gun from Half-Life 2 lets players pick up and launch objects.
What is the Gravity Gun?
This cheerful chef encourages players to chop, stir, and sauté their way to virtual culinary perfection in a popular Nintendo series.
Who is Cooking Mama?
This Edgar Wright film starring Michael Cera flopped in theaters despite later becoming a cult favorite.
What is Scott Pilgrim VS. the World?
This YouTuber faced demonetization and lost sponsorships in 2017 after filming a dead body in Japan’s Aokigahara forest.
Who is Logan Paul?
Known for washed-out guitars and heavy reverb, bands like My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive helped define this dreamy, wall-of-sound genre.
What is Shoegaze?
In the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout, this glowing blue soda grants players a temporary boost to action points and special stats.
What is Nuka-Cola Quantum?
A blue-skinned mutant with a tail and teleportation powers, he’s a member of the X-Men and famously broods with a mix of charm and danger.
Who is Nightcrawler?
This surreal film by David Lynch initially confused audiences and underperformed in 2001.
What is Mulholland Drive?
This comedian stepped down from hosting the Oscars in 2018, after old homophobic tweets resurfaced.
Who is Kevin Hart?