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While industry veterans typically spend June anticipating major industry showcases like E3 or Summer Game Fest, this year, Switch 2 owners have plenty to keep them occupied. The release calendar for the month is remarkably packed. The spotlight is undoubtedly on the triumphant return of a legendary Nintendo franchise. Beyond that, the lineup is bolstered...
Image: A24/Everett Collection If early box-office forecasts hold true, the unsettling, atmospheric horror hit Backrooms is poised for a massive debut—an impressive feat for a $10 million production born from an obscure 4chan thread. As audiences flood theaters, expect the digital discourse to swirl around the film’s cryptic details and overarching themes. We caught up...
Switchboard is Polygon’s weekly digest covering everything Nintendo. We deliver it to your inbox every Thursday and feature it on the site each Saturday. You can subscribe here. A fresh Nintendo experience has arrived—on your smartphone. Pictonico! is a compilation of lightning-fast microgames in the vein of WarioWare, with a clever twist: it pulls photos...
During the investor call following the release of the latest financial report, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed inquiries regarding the company’s long-term strategy for the windfall expected from GTA 6. Zelnick outlined three primary avenues for capital deployment: Distributing returns to shareholders; Reinvesting in internal game development; Executing strategic corporate acquisitions. While Take-Two remains committed...
Last month was a whirlwind for PlayStation 5 owners, marked by a rapid-fire succession of major titles like Mixtape, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and 007 First Light. As we head into June, the industry’s pace understandably shifts, with the spotlight turning toward grand unveilings at events like Summer Game Fest and Sony’s...
Infinity Ward has candidly acknowledged that the movement mechanics in their previous installment fell short of player expectations. In response to this critical feedback, the development team is prioritizing a comprehensive overhaul of traversal systems for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This commitment to refinement was highlighted in a recent installment of From the...
The wait is almost over. We are thrilled to announce that the official launch is set for Friday, June 5th. Please consult the schedule below to identify the precise unlock time for your specific region. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Valley of Mines! Secure your copy today: Pre-order now and receive...
A MINECRAFT MOVIE, (aka MINECRAFT: THE MOVIE), Jack Black, 2025. © Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett CollectionImage: Warner Bros. Pictures During the recent Minecraft Live event at TwitchCon Europe, Mojang officially pulled the curtain back on the sequel to A Minecraft Movie, revealing its title: A Minecraft Movie Squared. The title is a playful nod...
We are thrilled to pull back the curtain on the upcoming 1.60 update for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. Central to this release is the new “Expanded Rest Mechanic,” a complete overhaul of our fatigue system designed to give you unprecedented control over your journey. Let’s dive into the details! This...
We are thrilled to offer an exclusive preview of the upcoming 1.60 update for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. This major patch introduces the Expanded Rest Mechanic, a significant overhaul designed to transform how fatigue management functions in our simulations. Developed in direct response to the vocal feedback from our #BestCommunityEver,...
