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Image: Marvel Studios Within the storied history of the X-Men rogues’ gallery, Magneto may comfortably hold the top spot, but Apocalypse is an undisputed runner-up. Ever since his breakout performance in the iconic 1990s Age of Apocalypse narrative, En Sabah Nur has remained one of the Marvel Universe’s most formidable entities—frequently proving even more dangerous...
It is rare for a video game to hold my attention long after the credits roll, but Splatoon Raiders is a remarkable exception. Nintendo’s fresh take on the looter-shooter genre completely captivated me from the start, and I am still hooked. I have poured well over 30 hours into refining my loadouts and pushing my...
There are countless reasons to anticipate Chinese animation powerhouse Flint Sugar’s upcoming donghua False Memory, slated for a complimentary YouTube release next month. Between its stellar creative pedigree—helmed by Shuyu Li and Wenyu Liu, the visionary forces steering China’s indie 2D animation renaissance and co-founders of Flint Sugar—and the promise of an introspective coming-of-age narrative...
Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter bringing you the best of Polygon, sent on Fridays and published on the site on Sundays. You can subscribe here. My introduction to Halo: Combat Evolved happened at a wealthier acquaintance’s house, complete with a massive widescreen television—a true luxury back in 2001—and an immersive surround-sound setup. The atmosphere...
Within the realm of adult animation, maternal figures are frequently written as the least compelling characters. Marge Simpson tends to be the straight-laced anchor of her household, and a similar critique applies to Lois Griffin in Family Guy. This narrative trope stretches all the way back to television’s inaugural primetime animated sitcom, The Flintstones, featuring...
During a panel appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, filmmaker Jonathan Goldstein provided a sobering update regarding the prospects of a sequel to 2023’s critically acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Although a completed screenplay is already waiting in the wings, the creative team remains uncertain whether the fantasy adventure will ever return to the...
Ryan Gosling has finally secured his dream role. During a blockbuster presentation on Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige officially announced that the supernatural fan-favorite Ghost Rider is blazing a trail into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by none other than Ryan Gosling (Blade Runner 2049, Project Hail Mary). Gosling’s aspirations...
Yesterday’s unexpected PlayStation Network outage has reignited intense debates, particularly in the wake of Sony’s controversial shift toward an all-digital ecosystem. The recent disruption revealed a glaring vulnerability: stranded gamers found themselves unable to download new purchases or even launch certain single-player campaigns due to the mandatory server authentication. Earlier this month, the sudden surge...
Experience the legendary strategy franchise at an incredible value, as Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is currently available at a 25% discount. As the official prequel, this highly anticipated installment returns to the roots of the critically acclaimed, genre-defining turn-based strategy series. Muster formidable armies, master devastating arcane spells, and crush your adversaries...
During MagicCon: Amsterdam 2026, Wizards of the Coast officially revealed the exciting roadmap for its 2027 Magic: The Gathering expansions. The upcoming lineup features a nostalgic homecoming to Kamigawa, an exploration of a hidden piece of the game’s original realm, and an entirely submerged oceanic environment. Although players still have three notable releases to look...
