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What defines the next evolution of interactive entertainment? While many anticipate sprawling open worlds or instantaneous loading, Nvidia is betting on a future few could have predicted: spending thousands on a graphics processor that effectively applies a high-end beauty filter to your entire gaming experience. During the Nvidia GTC Live 2026 keynote, the AI powerhouse...
Bruno Mars Shuts Down Taylor Swift Feud Rumors: ‘Only Love Over Here’ Bruno Mars takes the stage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Christopher Polk/Billboard Bruno Mars is leaving no room for speculation regarding his relationship with Taylor Swift. After social media users suggested he had subtly shaded the pop...
BTS photographed at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. Brian Friedman/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images BTS Announces Exclusive NYC Fan Event and “ARIRANG” Album Celebration BTS is descending upon the Big Apple to celebrate the launch of their highly anticipated new album, ARIRANG....
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...
The Symbolic Power of Gwanghwamun Square: Why BTS Chose Seoul’s Heart for Their ‘ARIRANG’ Comeback Pedestrians pass the BTS 2026 album logo at Gwanghwamun Square on January 14, 2026. Jung Yeon-je / AFP via Getty Images When BTS signaled their highly anticipated return after a hiatus of nearly four years, the conversation quickly centered on...
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,...
