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George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones has evolved into a massive cultural pillar, spanning celebrated novels, sprawling television epics like House of the Dragon, and various interactive experiences. While die-hard fans can lose themselves for weeks in the lore of Westeros, sometimes even that isn’t enough to satisfy a craving for high-stakes political maneuvering...

Image: Oliver Upton/FX/Everett Collection Atlanta possesses a signature brand of mystery that defies the conventions of a standard television puzzle. These aren’t conundrums solved by scrutinizing freeze-frames or building elaborate timelines; rather, they are lingering enigmas that mirror the show’s fluid, unpredictable tone. Season 3 leaned heavily into this dreamlike surrealism, particularly during the European...

With the long-awaited launch of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, Dungeon Masters and players are finally crossing the threshold into the Domains of Dread. This chilling expansion introduces a wealth of twisted adversaries, melancholic darklords, and pervasive supernatural dread. To help adventurers survive the darkness, the sourcebook bolsters the roster of player options with overhauled subclasses...

Breakout sensations like KPop Demon Hunters are rare, but when they do arrive, they leave an indelible mark on pop culture. Such unexpected hits often leave audiences yearning for more, creating a palpable tension as fans wait for the next chapter in their favorite new obsession. KPop Demon Hunters, the wildly popular Netflix feature, follows...

Image: HBO The third season of House of the Dragon kicks off with a massive maritime clash. Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) and his son, Alyn of Hull (Abubakar Salim), command Rhaenyra Targaryen’s naval forces against the Triarchy’s blockade of King’s Landing. Known in George R.R. Martin’s source material as the Battle of the Gullet,...

Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is poised to become the highest-grossing entry in the series yet, potentially outperforming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to claim the title for the year’s biggest domestic opening. With glowing critical reception and the enduring legacy of Pixar’s flagship franchise, Toy Story 5 is a guaranteed box-office powerhouse. If your household...

Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter rounding up the best of Polygon, delivered every Friday and featured on our site each Sunday. You can subscribe here. It is doubtful that the architects of Square Enix’s marketing department initially intended for “HD-2D” to evolve into a full-fledged brand when they coined the term to describe the...

Parodying the iconic aesthetic of Grand Theft Auto cover art has become a cherished internet tradition, a trend only amplified by the recent official unveiling of the GTA 6 box art. Among the flurry of fan-led homages, one particular effort has captured significant attention—though for all the wrong reasons. Posted directly to the official White...

While Cyberpunk 2077 currently enjoys a far more favorable reputation than it did during its disastrous 2020 debut, CD Projekt Red CEO Michał Nowakowski remains cautious, noting that the studio has yet to complete its “full redemption arc.” In a recent interview for Edge’s Knowledge newsletter (via GamesRadar), Nowakowski expressed hope that upcoming projects, such...