Articles by Chris McMullen, Contributing Writer

Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus.

Articles by: Chris McMullen

Virtual Nightmare is the anti-Matrix movie you've never seen

By Chris McMullen published 6 June 23

Everyone remembers The Matrix but there’s another, lesser known movie that delved into the murky world of artificial reality. And it deserves better than to be forgotten.

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Best free Star Trek: TNG & Picard 3D prints

By Chris McMullen published 12 April 23

Star Trek: Picard may be ending with season 3, but you don’t have to wave goodbye to the captain. Here are ten free 3D prints to make every day Picard day.

Best space-themed 3D prints: Recreate iconic spacecraft and objects

By Chris McMullen published 22 March 23

Recreate famous space objects and NASA spacecraft using your 3D printer and these free print files.

Best free Star Wars 3D prints

By Chris McMullen published 17 January 23

Save your credits with this cool collection of free Star Wars 3D prints.

Take on the galaxy for less with up to 50% off on these Cyber Monday board game deals

By Chris McMullen published 28 November 22

deals Whether it's conquering the galaxy or escaping from the infamous Alien, these Cyber Monday board game deals offer some stellar savings, up to $73 off.

Save 20% on this Lego Robot Inventor kit for Black Friday as a coding gift before it's retired for good

By Chris McMullen published 26 November 22

Deals Learn to code with this Robot Inventor kit, now $287.99 in Lego's Black Friday sale. But with retirement on the way you'll have to grab it before it's gone.

Save up to $170 on Elegoo Saturn models with these Black Friday 3D printer deals

By Chris McMullen published 25 November 22

Deals Whether it's prototyping or printing out models, this trio of Elegoo 3D resin printer offer performance and quality at knock-down prices.

Crush the Decepticons with $30 off this Lego Optimus Prime set

By Chris McMullen published 25 November 22

Deals Transform and roll out with this imposing Lego Optimus Prime model, now $149.99 in Walmart's Black Friday Lego sale.

This is the way... to get Lego Mandalorian sets for 20% off during Black Friday

By Chris McMullen published 24 November 22

Deals Are you a fan of Star Wars' shiniest bounty hunter? Get this LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter and Mandalorian Helmet for 20% off at Best Buy.

Get your sci-fi fix with HBO Max at $1.99 a month for three months

By Chris McMullen published 24 November 22

Deals Black holes for Black Friday! HBO's fantastic catalogue of sci-fi movies and shows is just $1.99 for three months of ad-supported viewing.

Enter the virtual world at half price, with $300 off the HP Reverb G2 this Black Friday

By Chris McMullen published 23 November 22

Deals This HP Reverb G2 VR headset, complete with motion controllers, is a Black Friday bargain at just $299.

Get Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga from Amazon for a bricktastic $29.99

By Chris McMullen published 23 November 22

Deals Want to save the galaxy but not spend a lot? This LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga game is a great holiday gift at half price in the Black Friday sales.

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VR headset deals: Save on Meta Quest 2, HP Reverb G2 and more

By Chris McMullen last updated 25 January 23

Deals VR headset deals mean a unique, immersive experience for less and there's fantastic offers on the Meta Quest 2 and more.

Best free 3D prints for sci-fi fans: Star Wars, Star Trek, Dune & more

By Chris McMullen published 28 October 22

Do you have a 3D printer and a love of science fiction? Here are the best free sci-fi 3D prints, from Star Wars through to Dune.

Meta Quest 2 review: revisiting the artist formerly known as Oculus

By Chris McMullen published 20 October 22

Review Comfortable and relatively compact, the Meta Quest 2 is still the best way to enjoy VR gaming without wires.

Catch hot new sci-fi with 40% on HBO Max Annual TV Subscriptions

By Space.com Staff, Chris McMullen last updated 12 October 22

Deals Missing Falling Skies, Raised by Wolves or any of HBO's other shows? Get a year's subscription for as little as $69.99.

Get the Alien: Fate of the Nostromo board game for 30% off at Amazon

By Chris McMullen published 12 October 22

Deals In space, no-one can hear you scream about how amazing this Alien: Fate of the Nostromo deal is. Snap it up for over 30% off.

Twilight Imperium 4th Edition board game

This Twilight Imperium board game is a stellar deal at under $100

By Chris McMullen published 12 October 22

Deals Set the universe alight with the fourth edition of this classic space-based strategy game, now 44% off for Prime Day.

No sign of intelligent life anywhere, but there is 20% off the LEGO Lightyear XL-15 Spaceship at Amazon

By Chris McMullen last updated 11 October 22

Deals To Prime Day and beyond! The LEGO version of Buzz Lightyear's XL-15 Star Fighter is $10 off.

Get the HP Reverb G2 VR headset for just $349 - its lowest ever price

By Chris McMullen published 10 October 22

Deals Save 40% on the HP Reverb G2 VR headset, making it even cheaper than the Meta Quest 2.

Weedo Tina2 review: a budget-priced, beginner-friendly gem

By Chris McMullen last updated 15 September 22

The Weedo Tina2 isn’t the biggest FDM printer, but it’s a great way to get into 3D printing.

Five Marvel Comics storylines that should be in the MCU

By Chris McMullen published 25 July 22

Where is the MCU heading next? Our answers lie in the pages of some Marvel's most successful comic runs.

Five actors who nearly played Doctor Who

By Chris McMullen published 21 June 22

After much speculation, Ncuti Gatwa has been announced as the new Doctor Who. But what about the actors who, over the years, just missed out on taking the Tardis for a spin?

Best free sci-fi short movies

By Chris McMullen last updated 14 June 22

Don’t have the time or inclination to start in on a new science fiction show? Here are five superb sci-fi shorts that will have you hooked and, even better, they’re free.

Five canceled sci-fi shows that got a second chance

By Chris McMullen published 22 April 22

When TV shows get canceled, that’s usually it. But sometimes, they get a second chance. Here are five canceled sci-fi shows that defied the axe to live again.

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