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VIZ Media has announced a new television mini-series based on Naruto. The first details will be revealed on October 10 at New York Comic Con, which is Naruto Uzumaki’s birthday. Previously, VIZ Media also promised to share information about a new animated film in the franchise. The new announcement has caused some confusion. In an...

The sound design in GTA 6 is a standout feature, but layered audio tracks can cause listeners to miss subtle details. To highlight these elements, Lucas7yoshi produced two alternative versions of Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look. The first version strips out all dialogue and sound effects to isolate the music. This allows viewers...

Despite boasting eight official evolutions, enthusiasts of Pokémon’s iconic Normal-type mascot often find themselves experiencing a curious drought. It has been a staggering 13 years since Game Freak last expanded the family tree in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Considering the franchise now features 18 standard elemental typings, fans have yet to witness even half...

JoyToy has unexpectedly remembered fans of the fighting game Super Street Fighter II Turbo, which has been delighting gamers with memorable battles since 1994. The company plans to release collectible figures dedicated to fighters from this game in the future. JoyToy has prepared a pleasant surprise for fans of classic games and the Street Fighter...

For more than twenty years, Trinisphere has driven opponents to distraction by turning inexpensive spells into rigid three-mana investments, cementing its status as one of *Magic: The Gathering*’s most infamous Stax artifacts. Now, Wizards of the Coast is breathing new life into the roughly $35 card through the upcoming *Secret Lair x Jim Henson’s Labyrinth*...

Players have another reason to return to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released today. It comes as a free update for existing owners of the game, meaning no extra payment is required. The team at CD Projekt RED has not only implemented graphical updates and gameplay...

Science fiction writers imagine the future in order to explore humanity’s present and past, providing a mix of cautionary tales and social commentary. Books about artificial intelligence, alien encounters, and galaxy-spanning wars are often filled with dense explanations of theoretical technologies or complex political factions. While dry and heavy sci-fi can be extremely rewarding to...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is drawing heavy inspiration from Counter-Strike by introducing an innovative multiplayer mode centered around a match-based economy. Titled “Collateral,” this fresh playlist integrates a financial system into the traditional Search and Destroy framework, transforming the classic tactical experience into high-stakes matches where every elimination and financial investment carries immense...

After receiving a letter from lawyers, the modder’s attitude was no longer so combative. Grand Theft Auto V never made it to the Nintendo Switch console officially, but until recently, players held out hope for a fan-made port. Paralympics Productions was developing ports for Android-based devices as well as the Switch. In September, players noticed...

It has been an extraordinary few weeks here at Polygon. Not only have we had the pleasure of broadcasting fresh episodes of Point It Out! with Matt Patches and Simone de Rochefort, but we have also surprised our dedicated listeners by giving away two premium gaming chairs. Congratulations to everyone who has won so far!...