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Image: Simon & Schuster Brandon Sanderson is renowned not only for his prolific output in fantasy and science fiction but also for his refreshing candor regarding his creative process—including which projects make the cut and which ones are relegated to the vault. Among his long-gestating concepts is a contemporary fantasy tale about a necromancer, originally...

With early copies of the game now circulating, we are excited to share the first 13 minutes of 007 First Light. This footage captures the opening mission exactly as you will experience it on launch day. ⚠️ Spoiler Alert If you prefer to preserve the element of surprise for your own playthrough, we recommend skipping...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months in gaming, cinema, television, and beyond. Explore the issue→ Serious Sam: Shatterverse marks a radical departure from its predecessors, leaving longtime fans grappling with the series’ bold new direction. Developed by Behaviour Interactive—the team behind Dead by Daylight—rather than series creators Croteam, this...

A common grievance among those who recall cinema before the rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that contemporary films often lack visual luster. Without singling out any particular studio, the trend is undeniable: modern blockbusters frequently suffer from a desaturated, muddy aesthetic. One need only compare the latest Spider-Man: Brand New trailer to its...

Selena Gomez attending the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, January 2026. Selena Gomez is clearly embracing her time in London, where she is currently stationed for the filming of the highly anticipated sixth season of Only Murders in the Building. The 33-year-old multifaceted star took to Instagram on Sunday (May 24) to offer...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months in gaming, cinema, television, and beyond. Dive into the issue→ My tenure as the Nameless Hero in the Gothic 1 Remake has been an unmitigated disaster. Within the first hour, I was mugged, pummeled repeatedly, and swiftly dispatched by pint-sized prehistoric predators. Six...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months of gaming, cinematic releases, television, and beyond. Explore the issue→ In the world of gaming, players generally fall into two camps: the meticulous architects and the pure agents of chaos. The former might dedicate entire afternoons to obsessively refining a character’s aesthetic in...

We are thrilled to announce that we are teaming up with Western Star Trucks once again! From June 5th to 8th, 2026, we’ll be heading to Bend, Oregon, for the highly anticipated Star Nation Experience 2026. This all-expenses-paid adventure will feature two lucky members of the American Truck Simulator community, who have been selected to...

Ever since the introduction of the Mission Creator in GTA Online, the ingenuity—and occasional eccentricity—of the player base has been nothing short of remarkable. From time to time, fans translate increasingly provocative concepts into gameplay, incidents that have not only triggered developer bans but have even prompted formal responses from the studio’s leadership. This week,...

Image: Science Saru Escaping the sweltering summer heat often calls for the perfect indoor retreat: a steady stream of compelling anime. Whether you’re looking to lose yourself in the high-octane intensity of Jujutsu Kaisen or the flamboyant, eccentric charm of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, the season is ripe for discovery. While the spring slate impressed with...