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The mid-2000s represented a truly surreal era for the Final Fantasy 7 brand. Long before interconnected cinematic universes became the industry’s default business strategy, Square Enix was aggressively expanding one of gaming’s most storied franchises—an ambitious undertaking that was anything but straightforward. Following the 2005 release of the CGI feature Advent Children, the developer launched...
Since its launch in 2016, the Schwarzmüller Trailer Pack for Euro Truck Simulator 2 has been a staple in many virtual logistics fleets. With the arrival of the upcoming 1.61 update, we are thrilled to begin modernizing this classic DLC. Our goal is to bring these trailers up to contemporary standards, starting with a comprehensive...
Ever since its debut back in 2016, the Schwarzmüller Trailer Pack for Euro Truck Simulator 2 has remained a staple in countless virtual logistics fleets. With the upcoming 1.61 update on the horizon, we are thrilled to kick off a comprehensive refresh of this beloved DLC, aligning it closer to contemporary commercial trailer aesthetics—starting with...
Random Select is Polygon’s series dedicated to spotlighting under-the-radar titles. Our editors assign a writer to dive into a game completely blind, download it without prior knowledge, and report back after at least an hour of play. This week, we’re serving up: Beastro. It is 4:45 a.m. on a Tuesday. I have no business being...
Eclipse Glow Games has officially confirmed that Jennifer English, the acclaimed performer known for her iconic roles as Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, will no longer provide the voice for the protagonist in Tides of Annihilation. Since the title’s debut at the February 2025 State of Play, English...
Image: 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection Every sequel confronts an inherent paradox: audiences crave the comfort of the familiar, yet they demand the excitement of the novel. Lean too heavily on nostalgia, and the film feels derivative; diverge too sharply, and it risks losing its identity. Hollywood has spent decades wrestling with this balance, but few...
The feature film “War Machine” and the series “His & Hers” have topped the charts as the most-watched Netflix titles for the first half of 2026, according to official viewership data released by the streaming giant. “War Machine,” starring Alan Ritchson, amassed 146.9 million views. Directed by Patrick Hughes, this science-fiction action flick follows a...
Although my partner and I are both avid gamers, finding a title that hits the sweet spot for both of us is surprisingly difficult. We often gravitate toward different genres, which means many co-op games don’t quite align with our respective tastes. Over time, I’ve discovered that our most enjoyable shared gaming moments actually happen...
Seasoned horror devotees know that if you are hunting for a cinematic experience that is visceral, grotesque, and deeply unsettling, director Eli Roth’s filmography is the gold standard. From the relentless brutality of the Hostel franchise to genre staples like Cabin Fever and Thanksgiving, Roth has built a career on pushing boundaries with his uncompromising...
Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan has admitted that the production of Odyssey left him physically and creatively drained. The filmmaker intends to take a hiatus of “at least three years.” This interval aligns with the release cadence of his previous projects, including Interstellar, Dunkirk, Tenet, and Oppenheimer. “I have certainly pushed the limits of my...
