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Capturing the true essence of Ireland demands a proper road trip. Back in June, members of the Euro Truck Simulator 2 map team traded their monitors for the open road, embarking on an extensive reconnaissance mission for the upcoming Isle of Ireland DLC. Armed with cameras and thousands of kilometers ahead of them, the crew...
There is truly no better way to understand the heart and soul of Ireland than by hitting the open road. Back in June, our Euro Truck Simulator 2 map development team packed their cameras and embarked on an extensive research expedition across the Emerald Isle. Their mission? To gather precise references and inspiration for our...
An aristocrat will use a samurai’s experience and a modern student’s knowledge to get rich and famous in another world. The creators of the anime Multi-Mind Mayhem have released the first full trailer and key poster, and announced that the series will begin broadcasting in January 2027. Ryosen Takami / Alphapolis / Isekai Tensei Sodoki...
Players must rewrite the past of the passengers aboard a mysterious ocean liner bound for the afterlife. This week, mobile users of the Epic Games Store can claim the narrative puzzle game A Guidebook of Babel by developer StarryStarry for free. The game launched on smartphones on August 6 exclusively on the Epic Games Store...
Deborah Ann Woll and filmmaker Ed Gass-Donnelly did not plan to make a Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in a haunted colonial village. When they visited Toronto’s Black Creek Pioneer Village with a loose idea, the pair grew fascinated by the weathered schoolhouse, creaking staircases, and historic buildings. The location inspired the fictional town of...
The feature film will continue the events of the second season of the anime series of the same name. The creators of the “Made in Abyss” anime have released a full trailer for the film “The Mystery of Awakening”. The story follows the events of the second season, “The Golden City of the Scorching Sun”....
While safe iterations and conventional designs often dominate the industry, certain development teams dare to challenge the status quo. These studios envision projects so breathtakingly audacious that they fundamentally alter the gaming landscape. Though critical acclaim and commercial triumphs aren’t always guaranteed, they frequently accompany such groundbreaking endeavors. When it finally drops, Rockstar’s open-world crime...
The best thing about an anthology show is that, if one season or episode is bad, there is no reason not to skip it. Nobody can force you to watch True Detective season 2 or that one Black Mirror episode with Miley Cyrus in it. But sometimes, the most underrated entry in a beloved anthology...
The developers were unable to please all fans of the superhero. In the summer, Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment returned to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The game received an update on PC and consoles that introduced two new outfits. While many players appreciated one cell-shaded suit inspired by the fighting game MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls,...
Switchboard serves as Polygon’s dedicated weekly dispatch covering the entire ecosystem of Nintendo, delivered to inboxes every Thursday and published online on Saturdays. You can subscribe here. During the opening months of 2026, the Switch 2 found itself in a rather peculiar standing. Just as enthusiasts anticipated a tidal wave of definitive system-sellers to propel...
