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Image: Public Domain Cinema has long maintained a fickle fascination with the high-seas adventure—a genre defined by its grand pageantry and its notorious reputation for ballooning budgets. This duality mirrors the essence of the pirate archetype: a romanticized antihero whose life is a gamble between plundered riches and absolute ruin. This cinematic tradition is as...
Gorillaz Deliver Career-Spanning Debut on ‘Saturday Night Live’ The boundary-pushing virtual collective Gorillaz finally graced the iconic Studio 8H stage this weekend. Led by Damon Albarn, the group made their highly anticipated debut as the musical guest on the March 7 episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Ryan Gosling. Gorillaz bring their animated world...
We are reaching out to our incredible #BestCommunityEver with an exciting professional opportunity. We are currently seeking a specialized External Vehicle Preproduction Researcher to collaborate with our development team on a paid basis, offering both full-time and project-based engagement options. If you have ever dreamed of contributing your expertise to the evolution of SCS Software,...
Calling out to our incredible #BestCommunityEver! SCS Software is expanding its horizons, and we are currently seeking a talented External Vehicle Preproduction Researcher to join our ranks. This opportunity is available as a paid, full-time position or via a flexible, task-oriented collaboration. If you have ever dreamed of contributing your expertise to the development of...
Horror enthusiasts globally are flocking to Resident Evil Requiem, which has rapidly ascended to become the most successful launch in Capcom’s storied action franchise. While the game is packed with intricate crafting recipes, weapon upgrades, and hidden collectibles, a fundamental combat nuance often goes unnoticed by even the most dedicated players. Several hours into a...
Annually, the global gaming industry gravitates toward San Francisco for a pivotal summit: the Game Developers Conference (GDC). This gathering serves as a vital nexus for professionals, offering a week defined by high-level panels, technical showcases, and the clandestine meetings that often greenlight the next generation of interactive entertainment. While it lacks the consumer-focused bombast...
The second season of “The Apothecary Diaries” also secured top honors in the Best Drama and Best Narrative categories. Maomao, the clever protagonist of the hit series “The Apothecary Diaries,” has been officially crowned the Best Heroine of 2025 according to the results of the Anime Awards viewer poll. This category saw high engagement, with...
Image: Paramount Pictures Even when pitted against the commercial juggernauts of Middle-earth, the X-Men, and the Transformers, Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar emerged as a definitive cinematic event of 2014. At the time, its long-term cultural footprint remained a subject of debate: was this poignant tale of a father’s cosmic sacrifice a burgeoning masterpiece, or simply another...
Patch Notes is our weekly digest curated by the Polygon team, delivered to your inbox every Friday and available online every Sunday. Subscribe here to stay in the loop. The gaming industry exists in a state of perpetual flux. While one live-service experiment falters—the developers of the briefly celebrated Highguard recently announced they are shuttering...
Studio Khara has officially released its anniversary short film to the public following a series of online leaks. Studio Khara has made its special “Evangelion” anniversary short film available for free viewing. The fifteen-minute feature was uploaded to the studio’s official YouTube channel on March 8th, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the theatrical premiere...
