Neil Gaiman: life, major works, and literary influence Neil Gaiman Encyclopedic overview of Neil Gaiman: biography, major works, themes, adaptations, awards, and public life with pointers to further resources.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: overview, themes, production and legacy Neon Genesis Evangelion Neon Genesis Evangelion is a landmark 1995–1996 Japanese anime by Hideaki Anno that blends mecha action with psychological, philosophical and religious imagery; it led to films, ma…
Nepal Bhasa Wikipedia The Nepal Bhasa-language edition of Wikipedia, created by speakers and contributors to document Newar language and culture; notable for its role in language preservation and commun…
Nera — name, rivers, and other uses Nera Nera denotes several unrelated things: European rivers, a personal name and mythic figure, and corporate or acronymic uses. This article summarizes the common meanings, origins, an…
NES Remix NES Remix is a 2013 Wii U compilation of short, remixed challenges that rework moments from classic NES games, developed by indieszero and published by Nintendo as a downloadable e…
Neuromancer — William Gibson's landmark cyberpunk novel Neuromancer Neuromancer (1984) is William Gibson's debut novel that defined cyberpunk: a noir-inflected tale of hackers, artificial intelligences, and corporate power that reshaped science fic…
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols The Sex Pistols' only studio album (1977), a landmark of British punk noted for its raw sound, provocative lyrics, public controversies and lasting influence on punk and alternativ…
New International Encyclopedia A general-purpose American encyclopedia first published in 1902 and last revised in 1935, edited by Frank M. Colby and Talcott Williams and widely used in early 20th-century librar…
New International Version (NIV) — modern English Bible translation New International Version The New International Version (NIV) is a widely used contemporary English translation of the Christian Bible, produced by an international committee and published in multiple editi…
New Japan Pro-Wrestling roster New Japan Pro Wrestling roster Overview of New Japan Pro-Wrestling's roster structure, divisions, development system, stables and how the promotion manages contracted wrestlers, freelancers and international tal…
New Play Control! — Wii reissues of selected GameCube games New Play Control! Nintendo branding for a small series of GameCube titles remade for the Wii with Wii Remote/Nunchuk controls and widescreen support. Six releases appeared outside Japan; seven were…
New Safe Confinement (Chernobyl) — containment structure and programme New Safe Confinement Arch-shaped steel structure built to enclose Chernobyl Reactor 4 and its sarcophagus. Designed to confine radioactive material, enable dismantling and long-term monitoring under an…
New Statesman: British weekly political and cultural magazine New Statesman The New Statesman is a British weekly political and cultural magazine, founded in 1913, known for progressive commentary, long-form journalism and coverage of politics, arts and pu…
New Super Mario Bros. (disambiguation) Disambiguation page for the New Super Mario Bros. name: lists the games and related releases in Nintendo's modern 2D Mario sub-series, with brief descriptions and distinguishing fe…
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe 2019 Nintendo Switch release that packages and expands New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U, adding playable characters, modes and the Super Crown power-up.
New Testament The New Testament is the collection of Christian writings about Jesus, his earliest followers, and the origins of the Christian church, composed in Koine Greek and forming the seco…
News of a Kidnapping A nonfiction account by Gabriel García Márquez of a wave of high‑profile kidnappings in Colombia during the early 1990s, blending investigative reporting with literary narrative.
News of the World (album) News of the World is the sixth studio album by English rock band Queen, released in 1977. It includes stadium anthems 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions' and a more direc…
NHL 10 — EA Sports ice hockey video game (2009) NHL 10 NHL 10 is a 2009 ice hockey simulation by EA Canada for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, noted for improved puck physics, board play and realistic skating. Patrick Kane is the North Ame…
NHL 12 (2011 ice hockey video game) NHL 12 NHL 12 is a 2011 ice hockey simulation developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. It continued the long-running NHL series with refinements to gameplay, presentation, modes…
NHL 14: EA Sports' 2013 ice hockey video game NHL 14 NHL 14 is the 23rd installment in EA Sports' NHL series, released in September 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It emphasized a new skating and momentum model, goaltender impro…
Nibelungenlied: The Middle High German Epic of Heroes, Treasure and Vengeance Nibelungenlied A balanced overview of the Nibelungenlied: its plot, themes, manuscript tradition, historical context, cultural impact and key textual variants.
Nicktoons Basketball (2004 video game) Nicktoons Basketball Arcade-style basketball game released in 2004 for PC featuring characters from Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. series; developed by ImaginEngine with Digital Eclipse involvement.
Night (memoir) by Elie Wiesel Night (book) Night is Elie Wiesel's short, powerful memoir about his experience during the Holocaust, a foundational work of Holocaust literature that examines survival, faith, and memory.
Night in the Woods — a 2017 narrative exploration game Night in the Woods Night in the Woods is a 2017 indie narrative adventure by Infinite Fall, praised for its hand-drawn art, character-driven writing, and exploration of small-town life, identity, and…
Nightclubbing (Grace Jones album) Nightclubbing is the fifth studio album by Grace Jones, released May 11, 1981 on Island Records. A landmark blend of reggae, dub, new wave and art-pop, it established Jones's music…
Nighthawks (1942 painting by Edward Hopper) Nighthawks Nighthawks is Edward Hopper’s 1942 oil painting of a brightly lit city diner at night, celebrated for its depiction of urban solitude and held by the Art Institute of Chicago.
Nightwing — DC Comics superhero identity Nightwing Nightwing is a DC Comics identity best known as the adult persona of Dick Grayson (the original Robin). It has earlier Kryptonian roots and a long publication history across comics…
Nihon kōki — official court history of early Japan (compiled 843) Nihon kōki Nihon kōki is the third of Japan’s Six National Histories, compiled in 843. It records political events, court rituals and biographies for 697–832 and is a key source for Nara and…
Nihon Shoki (Nihongi) — The Chronicles of Japan Nihon Shoki An authoritative Nara-period chronicle compiled in 720 CE. The Nihon Shoki records mythology, imperial annals, and early foreign relations and is a key source for Japan's early his…
Nimrod (album) Nimrod is Green Day's fifth studio album, released October 14, 1997. Noted for its stylistic diversity and the hit acoustic single "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)", it broadened…
Nimzo-Indian Defence A flexible hypermodern reply to 1.d4 that begins 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4. Black aims to control e4, exchange on c3 to double White's pawns and create dynamic counterplay.
Nina Wang (My-Otome) Nina Wang Nina Wang is a fictional supporting character in the anime series My-Otome. This article summarizes her role, characterization, and place within the show's setting and production.
Nineteen Eighty-Four: George Orwell’s dystopian novel and its legacy Nineteen Eighty-Four Overview and analysis of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four: plot, themes (surveillance, language, totalitarianism), origins, notable terms, cultural impact, and copyright status…
Nintendo Land (Wii U party game) Nintendo Land Nintendo Land is a 2012 party video game for the Wii U that showcases the GamePad through twelve theme-park style mini-games, offering local asymmetric multiplayer and family-frien…
Nintendogs — Virtual pet simulation for the Nintendo DS Nintendogs Nintendogs is a virtual pet simulation for the Nintendo DS. Players raise, train and compete with puppies using touchscreen and microphone controls. Several retail versions emphasi…
Nintendogs + Cats — Nintendo 3DS pet simulation game Nintendogs + Cats A 2011 Nintendo 3DS pet-raising simulation that expanded the Nintendogs series by adding cats, stereoscopic 3D and touchscreen/microphone interaction; released in multiple versions…
Nirvana (2002 greatest-hits compilation) Nirvana (album) A concise account of Nirvana, the 2002 single-disc compilation that collected the band's major studio recordings and debuted the final studio track “You Know You’re Right.”
No Control (1989 album by Bad Religion) No Control No Control is Bad Religion's fourth studio album, released in 1989 on Epitaph Records. A fast, concise hardcore-influenced record, it helped define the band's sound and influenced…
No Fences (Garth Brooks album) No Fences No Fences is Garth Brooks's second studio album (1990). It launched him to international stardom with multi-platinum sales and enduring singles such as "Friends in Low Places" and…
No Gravity (Shontelle album) No Gravity is the second studio album by Barbadian singer Shontelle, released September 21, 2010 on SRC Records. It features the breakout single "Impossible" and mixes pop, R&B and…
No More Heroes (video game) No More Heroes is a stylized action-adventure game by Suda51 for the Wii that follows assassin Travis Touchdown through ranked killings, open-world exploration and quirky side acti…
No One Writes to the Colonel A short novel by Gabriel García Márquez (Spanish 1961; English translation 1968) about an impoverished retired officer who waits for a pension while preserving dignity and hope.
No Prayer for the Dying (Iron Maiden album) No Prayer for the Dying No Prayer for the Dying is Iron Maiden's eighth studio album, released 1 October 1990. Notable for a back-to-basics sound, a lineup change and the UK No.1 single "Bring Your Daught…
No Protection — Mad Professor's dub reworking of Massive Attack's Protection No Protection No Protection is Mad Professor's track-by-track dub reinterpretation of Massive Attack's album Protection, transforming trip hop songs into heavy, reverb-rich, rhythm-driven dub mi…
No Sacrifice, No Victory — HammerFall album (2009) No Sacrifice, No Victory No Sacrifice, No Victory is the seventh studio album by Swedish power metal band HammerFall, released 20 February 2009 and the first to feature guitarist Pontus Norgren.
No Tears Left to Cry (Ariana Grande song) No Tears Left to Cry Ariana Grande's 2018 lead single from Sweetener, blending dance-pop and R&B with a hopeful tone. Released with a surreal music video, it earned widespread acclaim and high chart po…
No Time to Die (song) Theme song for the James Bond film 'No Time to Die', written and performed by Billie Eilish with Finneas. Released in February 2020, noted for its cinematic arrangement and award r…
