Games

In an industry where high-profile delays—such as the anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6—have become the status quo, it is a rare and welcome surprise when a release date shifts in the players’ favor. Fans of the Caped Crusader are experiencing that exact rarity today, as the upcoming Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight...

Ever since Lego DC Super-Villains debuted in late 2018, the Dark Knight’s brick-built adventures have remained largely in the shadows. That silence is finally coming to an end with Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. As one of the most highly anticipated titles of 2026, the wait has felt substantial, but fans just received...

Immerse Yourself in Magic: Save Big During WB Games’ Butterbeer Season Sale Celebrate the enchanting legacy of the wizarding world’s most iconic beverage with incredible discounts on Hogwarts Legacy, the LEGO Harry Potter Collection, and Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. This limited-time event invites fans to honor the spirit of Butterbeer through deep savings on their...

Random Select is Polygon’s weekly deep dive into the obscure. Our editors pick a title at random, and a writer is tasked with playing it for at least one hour to provide an unfiltered, honest assessment. This week, we’re venturing into the pixelated dangers of Haunted Lands, a 2D side-scrolling shoot-’em-up. Navigating the sea of...

While I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the tactical nuances of deck-building in Slay the Spire 2, one specific element of this early-access roguelike has proven borderline maddening: Elites. These formidable minibosses are designed to test a player’s mettle, and they certainly succeed. However, surviving an encounter with an Elite rarely feels like a triumph; instead, I’m...

Greetings, fellow urban planners! I am Bad Peanut, and I’m thrilled to present the developer diary for my debut Creator Pack for Cities: Skylines II. For those familiar with my work, this project marks a return to my creative origins: public transportation. I began my journey in the Cities: Skylines modding scene back in 2015,...

Darkness descends. The pursuit begins. Under mounting pressure to wrest control of the vital satellite grid from Pax forces, NATO has launched a covert operation designed to exploit the cover of night. To reclaim their strategic edge, they must strike from the shadows. Season 2: Nightfall spotlights Hagental Base, a subterranean facility where squads must...

In a marketplace where hundreds of new titles debut every week, discoverability remains a persistent hurdle for developers on Steam. Even with Valve’s implementation of personalized release calendars, the ultimate challenge for both independent creators and AAA studios is simply cutting through the noise to capture player attention. What certainly doesn’t simplify that struggle? Launching...

Image: Summit Entertainment/Everett Collection The filmography of Christopher Nolan is defined by several recognizable hallmarks: the recurring presence of Cillian Murphy, the thunderous compositions of Hans Zimmer, and a commitment to large-format IMAX spectacle. Yet, the most persistent thread in his work is a fascination with temporality, using time as both a narrative engine and...

Salutations, Admirals! The Warships of the Pacific expansion officially launches tomorrow, accompanied by the comprehensive 1.17.5 update. While PDX_Gorion will provide a deep dive into our development philosophy in tomorrow’s release post, we are pleased to share the full list of improvements and changes today. User Interface Enhancements Integrated a streamlined equipment category dropdown and...