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Image: Lucasfilm/Graphic: Polygon Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord catches up with the former Sith powerhouse roughly a year following the events of Revenge of the Sith. Maul is laser-focused on two primary objectives: establishing a formidable criminal syndicate on the remote world of Janix—a planet that has managed to evade Imperial oversight—and securing a...

Few vehicles have left as indelible a mark on American automotive culture as the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback. We are thrilled to spotlight this quintessential muscle car, which will soon be at your command in our upcoming Road Trip module via the Ford Car Pack DLC. The 1967 model year represented a pivotal evolution for...

Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Hachette; Penguin; Atria While April might seem tranquil—aside from the occasional elaborate prank—the literary landscape tells a different story. This month’s lineup of horror novels is brimming with unsettling narratives that are impossible to ignore. Prepare for chilling haunted estates, depraved antagonists that make Hannibal Lecter seem mild, and historical...

For the legion of Bloodborne enthusiasts still frequenting the streets of Yharnam over a decade later, the craving for more gothic, cosmic horror remains unquenched. With a formal sequel appearing increasingly mythical and FromSoftware having reportedly turned down remake pitches, the community has been left to lean on fresh playthroughs or inspired indie projects to...

If you grew up under the watchful eye of parents who viewed video games with suspicion, Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo understands your struggle. While his peers were busy climbing the leaderboards in Call of Duty, his gaming diet was strictly limited to family-friendly fare like Wii Sports. His mother, favoring gentle entertainment, kept a...

Image: IFC In their bold reimagining of Faces of Death, directors Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei (the creative forces behind Cam and How to Blow Up a Pipeline) transplant the 1978 cult-classic “shockumentary” into the high-stakes digital landscape of today. While the original John Alan Schwartz film built its infamy on the premise that its...

Get ready for a massive update featuring the latest indie game reveals, fresh demos, and a special Steam festival. Whether you’re looking for cooperative horror, rhythm-based action, or deep simulation, there’s something for everyone in this week’s highlights. We Gotta Go Mad Mushroom has unveiled We Gotta Go, a wildly unique cooperative horror comedy that...

Image: Universal Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the fantasy-comedy Your Highness feels appropriately timed, as that may well be the prime age for viewers to truly appreciate a film that was largely dismissed by critics and struggled at the box office. Director David Gordon Green’s filmography in the 2000s—defined by indie staples like All the...

I’m back in the saddle! Honestly, I wouldn’t blame you if you hadn’t even noticed my absence. Charles did a stellar job filling in last week—even if he did accidentally review a movie instead of a game. No harm done; we all make mistakes (though, personally, I rarely do). Before we dive into our weekend...

Image: Critical Role/Graphic: Polygon The latest installment of Critical Role Campaign 4 saw the Schemers facing a brutal confrontation within the damp catacombs of Dol-Makjar. While the episode was packed with enough twists to keep any fan glued to the screen, I walked away with one unexpected revelation: my next Dungeons & Dragons character absolutely...