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Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months of gaming, cinema, television, and beyond. Explore the issue→ If there is one thing David Jaumandreu is certain of, it’s that few experiences rival the rush of boarding a high-speed train for the very first time. That exhilarating sensation sits at the heart...
We often label GTA 6 as the most anticipated entertainment title of all time—but does that claim hold up under scrutiny? The landscape of modern entertainment shifts at such a breakneck pace that it is often more practical to gauge public interest over smaller, focused windows of time. Consider the data from May 2–8: Grand...
Square Enix has officially unveiled plans for a milestone livestream in honor of the Dragon Quest franchise’s 40th anniversary. Taking place tomorrow, May 27—coinciding with the annual “Dragon Quest Day”—the broadcast promises a slate of fresh announcements for the storied RPG series. Fans can tune into the 10-minute presentation on YouTube, which kicks off at...
Ariana Grande | Credit: Republic Records Ariana Grande is embracing raw vulnerability on her upcoming single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” The pop powerhouse recently teased the track by sharing a cryptic four-word lyric on social media that has already sent her fanbase into a frenzy. In a monochromatic Instagram update shared Tuesday,...
In the hierarchy of racing games, Forza Horizon currently trails only Mario Kart in mass appeal. However, within the realm of realistic driving titles—those set against the backdrop of the tangible world—it remains peerless. This dominance is underscored by the phenomenal trajectory of Forza Horizon 6, which has enjoyed a meteoric rise on Steam alongside...
In a surprise announcement during the Rocket League Paris Major this weekend, Epic Games unveiled Unreal Engine 6. The reveal was punctuated by a striking teaser trailer offering a glimpse into the potential future of the beloved vehicular soccer franchise. The footage showcased high-fidelity, real-time gameplay featuring iconic Rocket League vehicles rendered within the new...
Olivia Rodrigo Adrian Martin Olivia Rodrigo has sent her fanbase into a frenzy by officially unveiling the tracklist for her highly anticipated third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The collection promises a deep dive into her signature emotional soundscape with a series of intriguing song titles. On Tuesday...
It is a fantastic time to be a PC gamer, especially if GOG is your storefront of choice and you have an affinity for Japanese role-playing games. The platform is currently hosting a massive sale, slashing prices across a wide array of beloved JRPG titles. This promotional event celebrates the arrival of the classic Mana...
Image: Madhouse/Crunchyroll While One Piece remains an undisputed titan of the manga world, fresh industry data from Oricon indicates that a new guard is increasingly poised to disrupt its long-standing reign. According to sales figures tracked between November 2025 and May 2026, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has ascended to the top of the Japanese charts,...
A recent classification from The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea points toward an intriguing collaboration: Lego and Paradox Interactive appear to be developing a brick-based iteration of the acclaimed Cities: Skylines. The title surfaced in a fresh wave of certifications recently highlighted by Gematsu, appearing alongside Persona 4: Revival and a Nintendo Switch...
