Games

Image: Studio Bind Sony’s strategic grip on the anime industry has tightened further following the announcement that animation production house Egg Firm has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Aniplex. Operating under the umbrella of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, Aniplex continues to consolidate major creative talent. Egg Firm is highly regarded for its management of...

Virtual reality gaming remains a specialized segment of the industry, struggling to reach mainstream ubiquity despite high-profile releases like Half-Life: Alyx, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and Metro: Awakening. The fragility of the market was recently underscored by Meta’s decision to shutter three of its dedicated VR development houses. For years, the medium’s growth has been sustained...

Image Source: Marvel Studios As Super Bowl LX approaches, the entertainment industry is gearing up for its traditional onslaught of high-profile cinematic previews. However, recent whispers suggest that Marvel’s two most significant 2026 projects—Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day—might be conspicuously absent from the Big Game’s commercial lineup. According to industry insights from Deadline,...

Marketed as a nostalgic return to the classic MMORPG formula, Ashes of Creation initially captured the industry’s attention with a massive $3.27 million Kickstarter campaign in 2017. However, despite an unanticipated Early Access launch this past December following a prolonged Alpha phase, it appears developer Intrepid Studios is abruptly ceasing operations less than two months...

Illustration: James Bareham/Polygon Anime enthusiasts who didn’t capitalize on Crunchyroll’s recent holiday discounts are facing a steeper entry price. The streaming giant has officially implemented a rate hike across its membership tiers. Effective immediately, the monthly cost for Fan, Mega, and Ultimate subscriptions has increased by $2. The Fan tier has moved from $7.99 to...

Greetings, everyone, I am Batya, a game designer who recently transitioned to the Hearts of Iron IV development team. While I am a fresh face on this specific title, I’ve been part of the Paradox family for some time, previously contributing to another internal project. As we approach the official launch of the 1.17.4 update,...

Greetings, Operators, Following our Season 1 Update this past November, our security teams have been diligently monitoring the discourse surrounding fair play in Battlefield 6. We recognize that occasional seasonal briefings are insufficient for maintaining transparency, especially when misinformation often clouds the conversation. To address this, we are committing to more frequent updates that provide...

On February 2nd, American Truck Simulator officially reached a monumental milestone: its 10th anniversary. A full decade of navigating the vast highways of the United States is a remarkable achievement, and we are incredibly proud of the journey we have shared together. As we planned this celebration, one truth remained constant: this milestone belongs to...

HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us may conclude sooner than fans expected. Speculation is mounting that HBO’s acclaimed adaptation of The Last of Us might conclude sooner than anticipated. Despite previous assertions from showrunner Craig Mazin that the sprawling narrative would require at least four seasons to fully unfold, HBO CEO and Chairman Casey...

Image via Netflix Although the concluding chapter of Stranger Things finally shed light on the Upside Down’s genesis and the malevolent bond between Vecna and the Mind Flayer, the biological mysteries of Hawkins’ various predators remain largely unexplored. The debut teaser for the upcoming animated midquel, Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, promises to bridge these...