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What is Cyberpunk?

Cyberpunk is a science-fiction sub-genre dealing with the integration of society and technology in dystopian settings. Often referred to as “low-life and high tech,” Cyberpunk stories deal with outsiders (punks) who fight against the oppressors in society (usually mega corporations that control everything) via technological means (cyber). If the punks aren’t actively fighting against a megacorp, they’re still dealing with living in a world completely dependent on high technology.

Cyberpunk characteristics include:

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With Blade Runner 2099, Tron: Ares, and a new GitS series all coming in 2025 I'm curious which franchise will always keep you coming back for more, even when you know each new entry is progressively worse than the last (looking at you, Terminator franchise).

Personally, I'm always ready for more Deus Ex and I'm disappointed that the next game is already cancelled. Also, I'll always come back for more Watch_Dogs. Dumb as it may be, I love that series.

So what franchise are you always excited to hear is still alive?

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[–] SacredHeartAttack 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Tron and GitS are actually two of my favorites. Their aesthetic captured me at a young age and I’ve been hooked since. The Expanse was a really good, real-feeling semi cyber-punk series (books and show).

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I feel like GitS has a better track record and is more likely to be good. But a new Tron movie that throws away the previous storyline and stars Jared Leto? I'm setting my expectations pretty low.

I totally agree on The Expanse. Great story, both books and show. The Belters were a good example of cyberpunk in space, even though that wasn't the focus of the story.

[–] SacredHeartAttack 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I didn’t even know that’s what they were doing with the new Tron. Count me disappointed.