Games

Random Select is an ongoing Polygon series spotlighting hidden gems in the gaming landscape. Each week, our staff selects a title at random, diving in blindly to see what sticks. The only rule? They must spend at least one hour exploring the game and provide a candid post-mortem. This installment features Look Mum No Computer,...

Image: 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection David Cronenberg’s 1986 masterpiece, The Fly—a reimagining of the 1958 cult classic and George Langelaan’s short story—is a visceral 96-minute descent into scientific hubris and biological nightmare. It follows an eccentric inventor whose breakthrough in teleportation leads to a catastrophic genetic splicing with a common housefly, triggering a slow, agonizing...

I maintain a strict viewing philosophy: I refuse to engage with a television series unless a definitive conclusion is on the horizon. I lack the emotional bandwidth to invest years into a narrative only for it to stumble into a lackluster finale. It’s the reason Game of Thrones remained a blind spot for me during...

Image: Amazon MGM/Syfy When Roland Emmerich unleashed the high-concept sci-fi adventure Stargate in 1994, it was originally envisioned as the opening chapter of a cinematic trilogy. Co-written with Dean Devlin, the film aimed to fuse blockbuster spectacle with ancient mythology. While the movie shattered box office expectations, critics were initially dismissive, citing its reliance on...

Virtual photography is no longer a niche curiosity; it has matured into a sophisticated digital art form. In an era where game engines produce near-photorealistic vistas and dedicated photo modes have become industry standards, it is only natural that the community dedicated to immortalizing these digital landscapes continues to flourish. Typically, the pursuit of the...

While many brands are overtly capitalizing on the GTA 6 hype through standard product tie-ins, others are adopting a more inventive—and slightly more intimate—approach to marketing. In a cheeky Valentine’s Day campaign, the Norwegian tech retailer Komplett blanketed Oslo with posters announcing a highly unconventional challenge. Couples who welcome a newborn on November 19—the anticipated...

Image courtesy of Warner Bros. If the arrival of Valentine’s Day leaves you feeling more cynical than sentimental, you are certainly in good company. While many embrace the occasion as a season for grand romantic overtures, others view it as little more than a hollow exercise in commercialism—or worse, a coordinated effort to alienate those...

Image: Lucasfilm/Everett Collection The Star Wars saga is fundamentally a tapestry woven from threads of affection, kinship, and resilient hope. Ironically, for a galaxy so preoccupied with these virtues, it rarely offers a sanctuary for romantic bliss. While nearly every major relationship forged among the stars appears destined for heartache, we remain hopelessly captivated by...

Image: Marvel Entertainment With the shadow of Doctor Doom looming over the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his potential for multiversal mischief in Avengers: Doomsday, it is a prudent time to survey the current romantic landscape of our heroes. After spanning 37 films and 17 television series—not to mention the dizzying array of variants and alternate...

Mario Tennis Fever made its debut this week to enthusiastic reviews, with critics describing it as a “quintessential arcade sports experience boasting an impressive variety of ways to play.” The inclusion of Fever Rackets elevates the gameplay, allowing players to drench the court in ice or ignite their opponent’s side, cementing its status as a...