Games

It is officially the most anticipated time of the year for gamers: the season of big reveals. Summer Game Fest 2026 is back this June, bringing with it a flurry of announcements from industry giants like PlayStation and Xbox. As is tradition, the schedule is bolstered by a diverse lineup of independent presentations, including fan...

While some martial arts franchises lean into gritty, grounded realism, others revel in the hyper-stylized theatrics of larger-than-life combatants. Then, there is Baki—a series where titans of muscle train by hauling helicopters or pulverizing diamonds with their bare hands. Much like the Tekken series, Baki has cemented its legacy by blending authentic martial arts foundations...

While EVO might command the spotlight, Combo Breaker remains a powerhouse in the North American fighting game circuit. This year’s event was packed with high-stakes action across titles like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Invincible Vs, while serving as a prime showcase for developers to drop major updates and reveals. The headline act was...

Image: Prime Video In a recent candid conversation, Nicolas Cage revealed that he has historically turned down projects from several iconic directors—including a specific opportunity in Christopher Nolan’s 2002 thriller, Insomnia. According to the actor, this tendency to decline scripts often leads to a “cold shoulder” from filmmakers who rarely reach out with future offers....

Image: MGM Few entries in the horror genre carry the same weight as the original Poltergeist. Arriving in 1982, it stands as a cornerstone of Tobe Hooper’s illustrious filmography. The movie’s opening remains an iconic piece of cinematic tension: little Carol Anne (Heather O’Rourke) softly communing with the white noise of a television set while...

Image: Simon & Schuster Brandon Sanderson is renowned not only for his prolific output in fantasy and science fiction but also for his refreshing candor regarding his creative process—including which projects make the cut and which ones are relegated to the vault. Among his long-gestating concepts is a contemporary fantasy tale about a necromancer, originally...

With early copies of the game now circulating, we are excited to share the first 13 minutes of 007 First Light. This footage captures the opening mission exactly as you will experience it on launch day. ⚠️ Spoiler Alert If you prefer to preserve the element of surprise for your own playthrough, we recommend skipping...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months in gaming, cinema, television, and beyond. Explore the issue→ Serious Sam: Shatterverse marks a radical departure from its predecessors, leaving longtime fans grappling with the series’ bold new direction. Developed by Behaviour Interactive—the team behind Dead by Daylight—rather than series creators Croteam, this...

A common grievance among those who recall cinema before the rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that contemporary films often lack visual luster. Without singling out any particular studio, the trend is undeniable: modern blockbusters frequently suffer from a desaturated, muddy aesthetic. One need only compare the latest Spider-Man: Brand New trailer to its...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months in gaming, cinema, television, and beyond. Dive into the issue→ My tenure as the Nameless Hero in the Gothic 1 Remake has been an unmitigated disaster. Within the first hour, I was mugged, pummeled repeatedly, and swiftly dispatched by pint-sized prehistoric predators. Six...