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The Conjuring Universe might not have the name recognition or the star power of something like the MCU, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a self referential web of continuity and call acks that happen across different movies, pulled from different sources, over multiple years. If there’s anything the 2010s have taught us about pop culture it’s that we just can’t get enough of a good shared cinematic universe.

The Nun is the fifth installment in the Conjuring lineup, after two official Conjuring movies, Annabelle, and Annabelle: Creation, meaning it has a ton of room to work in this particular playground. And work it does, as it follows the ill-fated adventure of a vatican employed “miracle hunter,” Father Burke, and his newly assigned partner, Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) to investigate a mysterious suicide in a remote Romanian monastery. Of course, things don’t go exactly as planned, and what Burke and Irene actually wind up finding is anything but a miracle. The monastery itself had been confining an ancient demonic evil that had since escaped its prison and was beginning to rain death and terror down on anyone who dared cross its path.

This wasn’t the first time we’d come face to face with said demonic evil. Valak, the demon nun itself, has been featured in multiple Conjuring Universe installations with a featured role as the Big Bad of the Conjuring 2, and as an ominous and looming presence in Annabelle: Creation. Wheels within wheels of manipulation and deceit have placed Valak at the very heart of the Conjuring Universe’s arcane web, and subtly built it up as one of the most destructive and dangerous forces in Ed and Lorraine Warren’s life.

But we’re not here to talk about the doom and gloom of Valak’s spooky apocalyptic desires, ambiguous as they may be. We’re here to talk about all the references, nods and Easter eggs The Nun managed to pack into this latest chapter of the Conjuring Universe. We’ve compiled a list of everything we caught, from classic horror shout outs to historical spooks. Click through the gallery to see them all, and let us know in the comments if we missed anything.

Then check out the scariest nuns in horror movie history, how The Nun fits into the connected Conjuring universe, the full history behind the demonic nun known as Valak, and whether it has an after-credits scene–plus the ending explained.

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PlayStation 4’s already impressive list of console exclusives gets another entry with Marvel’s Spider-Man. Though the game isn’t without its flaws, it manages to capture what it’s like to be Spider-Man as he web slings through New York City and goes toe-to-toe with a wide assortment of supervillains like Electro and Mister Negative.

In the video above, Randy, Peter, and Joey talk about their own experiences with the game and how their impressions of Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, and the rest of New York City have changed over time. PS4’s Spider-Man does a lot right, taking inspiration from a long history of games about the wall-crawler and adding a playful charm all its own.

Overall, we loved Spider-Man and awarded the game a 9/10. In our Spider-Man review, Edmond Tran wrote, “Minor shortcomings don’t detract from Insomniac’s achievement in creating a game that feels like an authentic interpretation of a beloved creation. The feeling of embodying Spidey and using his abilities is astonishing, and the time spent on exploring its major characters help make its story feel heartfelt, despite superhero bombast. There have been open-world Spider-Man games before, but none so riveting and full of personality, none that explore and do justice to this many facets of the universe. Insomniac has created a superior Spider-Man experience that leaves a lasting impression, one that has you longing for just one more swing around New York City, even after the credits roll.”An average playthrough in Spider-Man runs for about 20 hours, which hopefully gives you enough content to keep you satisfied until the launch of the game’s three-part DLC expansion. The first entry, titled The Heist, releases on October 23 and focuses on Black Cat, a jewel thief turned anti-hero who regularly tries to get Peter Parker to abandon his unmasked life for a more exciting one where he’s “her Spider” all the time. The Heist is followed by Turf Wars in November and Silver Lining in December. All three DLC are a part of The City That Never Sleeps expansion, which comes included in the Spider-Man Digital Deluxe Edition–available for pre-order–or can be bought separately for $25.

Marvel’s Spider-Man launches exclusively for PS4 on September 7.

Family Guy and its creator, Seth MacFarlane, are ubiquitous today, but it wasn’t always so. The show suffered from low ratings in its first three seasons, and Fox, after bumping its time slot around like a pinball, cancelled the show in 2002. But then, Family Guy found new life in college dorms, thanks to Adult Swim, DVD sales, and Kazaa file sharing. Fox revived the animated sitcom in 2005, and it’s been high-flying ever since; its 17th season debuts on September 30.

Numerous show clips have gone viral–everything from Giant Chicken Fights, to Cool Whip, to Bird is the Word, to Ipecac Drinking Contests. Put enough of these in a 22-minute running time, and you have a show that will never earn the critical acclaim of its peers, but will always garner the most laughs per minute.

We’re celebrating the 20 best Family Guy episodes from Season 1 to Season 16–the episodes with the perfect mixture of pop culture references, blue humor, and non-sequitur storytelling. Nearly all them, not coincidentally, have a generous helping of Brian and Stewie. Here are the episodes, listed in chronological order.

Despite having its own unique interpretation of the web-slinger’s established world, Insomniac’s Spider-Man is deeply entrenched in Marvel’s expansive lore. The game makes reference to several characters and entities from the comics and movies, which includes mentions of the Avengers, Damage Control, Crusher Hogan, and a lot more. If you’re an avid comic book reader or even a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you’re likely to catch onto these subtle nods and details. But if you’re among the many who love the character but may not be familiar with the more obscure facets of his world and those inhabit it, these references might swing over your head.

During our time spent playing the game, we discovered a wealth of references and easter eggs that we’d be remiss not to share. With so many clever details to notice and discover in Spider-Man’s bustling world, we’ve highlighted the most fascinating Easter eggs and Marvel references.

There’s a lot of late game story details present in this feature, so if you haven’t beaten the game, we recommend you bookmark this page and return once you’ve cleared the game. If that doesn’t bother you, feel free to click ahead.

Spider-Man is out now and it’s a fantastic game that exudes passion for the character at every turn. For our full thoughts on the game, be sure to read our review. You can also check out our guides detailing all the tips we wish we knew before starting the game, as well as our in-depth skills guide. And if you’re loving what you’re playing, you’re in luck. The game’s first DLC expansion is set to launch on October 23.

In the meantime, were there any Spider-Man or Marvel Easter eggs you discovered that you don’t see here? Feel free to let us know about them in the comments below.

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