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Graphic: Polygon Polygon The 2026 Summer Showcase Your essential guide to the next three months of blockbuster cinema, gaming, and television. Read the full guide→ Regardless of how exhausted we might feel by relentless franchising and heavy-handed corporate marketing, there remains an undeniable allure to the summer movie season. Even when we suspect a fourteenth...
If you were to poll the average gamer on the most iconic antagonists in the Mario pantheon, the results would be remarkably predictable. Goombas and Koopa Troopas have become synonymous with the franchise, while the quirky charm of a Shy Guy makes it almost painful to jump on their heads. Even specialized foes like the...
Image: Prime Video The Legend of Vox Machina has masterfully captured the essence of tabletop Dungeons & Dragons: high-stakes heroism, inevitable chaos, and the sheer joy of collaborative storytelling. The Prime Video adaptation of Critical Role’s inaugural campaign has been a runaway success, but executive producer Sam Riegel is warning audiences not to get too...
Image: Lucasfilm The sartorial landscape of the Star Wars universe is notoriously eccentric, defined by ornate headpieces, intricate helmets, and cloaked figures. Yet, one fashion staple you would rarely expect to encounter in that distant galaxy is the humble cowboy hat—with one notable, recurring exception. Minor spoilers follow for The Mandalorian and Grogu. In The...
It is officially the most anticipated time of the year for gamers: the season of big reveals. Summer Game Fest 2026 is back this June, bringing with it a flurry of announcements from industry giants like PlayStation and Xbox. As is tradition, the schedule is bolstered by a diverse lineup of independent presentations, including fan...
While some martial arts franchises lean into gritty, grounded realism, others revel in the hyper-stylized theatrics of larger-than-life combatants. Then, there is Baki—a series where titans of muscle train by hauling helicopters or pulverizing diamonds with their bare hands. Much like the Tekken series, Baki has cemented its legacy by blending authentic martial arts foundations...
Neil Young takes the stage at the Greek Theatre, April 2025. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Neil Young made a surprise return to the stage on Friday, May 22, delighting fans with an intimate acoustic set in Vancouver. The performance served as a tribute to the 90th birthday of his longtime friend and environmental advocate, David Suzuki....
While EVO might command the spotlight, Combo Breaker remains a powerhouse in the North American fighting game circuit. This year’s event was packed with high-stakes action across titles like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Invincible Vs, while serving as a prime showcase for developers to drop major updates and reveals. The headline act was...
Image: Prime Video In a recent candid conversation, Nicolas Cage revealed that he has historically turned down projects from several iconic directors—including a specific opportunity in Christopher Nolan’s 2002 thriller, Insomnia. According to the actor, this tendency to decline scripts often leads to a “cold shoulder” from filmmakers who rarely reach out with future offers....
Nicola Roberts Welcomes First Child With Fiancé Mitch Hahn Nicola Roberts at the SKN TO SKN x Laura Whitmore launch in London, April 2026. (Photo: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images) Singer-songwriter Nicola Roberts has officially shared the heartwarming news that she has welcomed her first child into the world. The 40-year-old former Girls Aloud star took...
