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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...
The main character of Akatori faces a journey through vibrant locations. In early August, Kazakhstani studio Contrast Games, Games Harbor, and Esprit Games announced the Steam PC release of Akatori. The new title is positioned as an action-platformer with Metroidvania elements. At the center of the story is a young woman named Mako, who grew...
Prominent industry journalist Jason Schreier recently dropped a fresh video analyzing the current state of GTA 6. While he mostly echoed previous statements from Take-Two’s CEO, he also offered a few compelling insights of his own. Table of Contents Release Window Concerns Multiplayer Silence What to Expect from Netflix Release Window Concerns Schreier refused to...
When X-Men ‘97 premiered in 2024, fans marveled at how faithful it was to the original X-Men: The Animated Series from the 1990s. The show continued right where the original left off, and much of the cast returned to reprise the same roles they played decades earlier. There were some recasts, and at least one...
DC Studios co-head James Gunn has denied the rumor that Matt Reeves is shooting the second and third installments of The Batman with Robert Pattinson at the same time. Some fans speculated that simultaneous production could explain why the sequel received another delay. Discussion started after journalist Bill Ramey published an updated logo for The...
Live-action Spider-Man movies have reinvented the same beloved character across two decades without losing sight of his core identity. Three actors, three directors, and three distinct visions of New York have kept Peter Parker among cinema’s most enduring heroes. Some films buckle under a bloated rogues gallery or get distracted by franchise-building. Yet even the...
In Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, mice will not be the only enemies. Studios Bamtang Games and Trailmark Games recently presented an announcement trailer for Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest featuring a selection of gameplay footage. This is an action-adventure game based on the famous Warriors book series. Players will be invited to...
The Elite Squad star is open to joining the Marvel universe if the studio contacts him. Wagner Moura has addressed rumors that Marvel Studios is considering him for the role of Mister Sinister in the upcoming X-Men adaptation. In an interview with ScreenRant, the actor shared that he regularly receives posts from fans about his...
