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Your weekend viewing plans are officially sorted. One of the year’s most anticipated blockbusters has finally landed on streaming services, accompanied by a curated selection of gripping Japanese period dramas, unsettling horror classics, and bizarre creature features. Whether you’re in the mood for high-stakes sci-fi or twisted dark comedies, there is something here to satisfy...

Following its successful 2025 debut, the critically acclaimed Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is making the leap to the Nintendo Switch 2. While fans have already enjoyed Joe Musashi’s latest outing on the original Switch, this enhanced native version promises a more refined experience when it launches this autumn. Mark your calendars for September 24—a date...

To reach the true ending in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, you must look beyond the immediate fate of the Kingdom of Huther and reconcile the past with the future. While the standard conclusion follows Elliot’s journey through four distinct eras, those who seek the definitive finale will unlock several additional hours of...

Greetings, Gothic community! We are pleased to announce the deployment of Patch 1.0.2 across all platforms. This update introduces a comprehensive suite of refinements and stability fixes designed to enhance your gameplay experience. You can review the full list of technical adjustments and improvements in the official patch notes here: Official Patch Notes. We extend...

While the gaming community remains in a holding pattern regarding news of the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, Valve is currently navigating a surge in popularity for its latest hardware release: the Steam Controller. Despite the enthusiasm, the company is struggling to keep pace with overwhelming demand, leading to a situation where some customers may...

To commemorate a decade and a half of industry-defining anime production, MAPPA hosted a spectacular showcase this past Friday. The event was packed with major reveals, featuring fresh titles like Beat & Motion and Jimoto Saiko! alongside highly anticipated updates for returning heavy hitters, including Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part Two and the third season...

Developing Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator is a vast, collaborative endeavor that unites diverse teams at SCS Software. While our map designers, artists, and programmers lay the foundation for the driving experience, a dedicated group works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every detail functions flawlessly before you hit the open road....

Developing Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator is a monumental collaborative effort spanning numerous specialized teams at SCS Software. While artists, map designers, and engineers focus on crafting the core driving experience, an equally vital team works behind the scenes to ensure every mechanic functions flawlessly before players head out on the highway....

Graphic by Polygon I Images: Mappa/Shueisha If you assumed Anime Expo 2026 would be the summer’s ultimate anime milestone, think again. On June 19, the powerhouse studio MAPPA hosted a commemorative livestream for its 15th anniversary. With a track record of producing some of the industry’s most prominent titles, the Tokyo-based studio certainly delivered on...

One of the year’s most startling cinematic triumphs continues to dominate the box office. Obsession is rapidly approaching the $300 million mark globally, a staggering feat that yields a return over 400 times its modest $750,000 production budget. Reports of the film industry’s demise appear to have been vastly premature. This year marks a definitive...