Games

For many, the weekend is a sanctuary for rest and relaxation within the walls of home. However, Louis Leterrier—the visionary director behind Now You See Me and Lupin—has crafted a new sci-fi thriller that might just leave even the most dedicated homebodies feeling unsettled in their own living rooms. The Last House stars Greta Lee...

Image: Paramount Pictures Stories of extraterrestrial visitation have captivated audiences ever since H.G. Wells penned The War of the Worlds in 1898. That seminal sci-fi classic paved the way for a multitude of adaptations, most notably Steven Spielberg’s 2005 reimagining. While Wells established the bedrock of the genre, films such as They Live, Signs, and...

Image: Science Saru Since its debut as a manga in 1989, Ghost in the Shell has taken on many forms. For many enthusiasts, Mamoru Oshii’s seminal 1995 film serves as the definitive entry point, while others trace their fandom back to the 2002 series Stand Alone Complex. Regardless of your entry point, the core narrative—chronicling...

Polygon Summer Game Fest 2026 Live reveals, premiere trailers, and deep dives from over 40 industry-leading developers and hardware innovators. Explore the highlights→ A decade ago, developer Jonathan Blow unveiled The Witness, a title widely celebrated as one of the most masterful puzzle games...

Image: Arrow/Universal Pictures From the primal ferocity of Conan the Barbarian to the calculated menace of a T-800, and even the comedic absurdity of Junior, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career trajectory by the mid-90s was nothing short of legendary. Yet, there remains one strange void in his filmography: the pirate genre. Following the back-to-back success of True...

The latest Magic: The Gathering “Universes Beyond” expansion, Marvel Super Heroes, is almost upon us. While most players are preoccupied with heavy hitters like Galactus, Iron Man, or Black Panther, the real standout might be a humble piece of equipment: Hawkeye’s Bow. Though Clint Barton often gets overshadowed by his more flashy Avengers counterparts, his...

There exists a specific archetype of actor in Hollywood who, despite possessing undeniable talent, seems cursed to star in projects that are universally regarded as cinematic misfires. While there is an entire curated catalog highlighting such performers, most moviegoers could identify a few culprits without a second thought. Conversely, there are films packed with A-list...

A massive cultural event is looming on the horizon, and it’s fueling no shortage of speculation. How substantial will this release truly be? Will it hit its projected arrival date? And, perhaps most pressingly, what are the implications if this blockbuster fails to hit its financial targets? As the calendar stands, we are roughly five...

For years, Ned Luke—the voice and face behind Michael De Santa in GTA 5 and GTA Online—endured a relentless campaign of swatting. These dangerous, malicious hoaxes brought armed law enforcement to his doorstep during his livestreams so frequently that interacting with responding officers became an unsettling, routine occurrence in his daily life. Exhausted by the...