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Image: Prime Video When the screen adaptation of The Boys was first announced, my anticipation was palpable. Garth Ennis remains my definitive favorite comic book writer, and The Boys holds a permanent place on my Mount Rushmore of essential graphic literature, sitting comfortably beside Preacher, Planetary, and The Invisibles. However, having witnessed AMC’s underwhelming take...
Dick Parry and David Gilmour at The Royal Albert Hall, 2007. (Photo: Brian Rasic/Getty Images) Dick Parry, the legendary saxophonist whose soulful performances defined some of Pink Floyd’s most enduring masterpieces, has passed away at the age of 83. The news of his passing was shared on Friday (May 22) by David Gilmour, who penned...
Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months in gaming, cinema, television, and beyond. Explore the issue→ It is not every day that Sherlock Holmes, P.G. Wodehouse, and the claymation charm of Wallace and Gromit collide in a single creative vision. Yet, that is exactly the landscape Pascal Cammisotto, writer and...
Charli xcx Unveils “Playboy Bunny,” the Gritty B-Side to Her Latest Single “SS26” Charli xcx makes a bold statement in her “Playboy Bunny” visual. (Credit: Courtesy of Charli xcx/Instagram) Hot on the heels of dropping her latest anthem, “SS26,” Charli xcx is pulling back the curtain further on her current creative era. The 33-year-old visionary...
Following the release of the latest Take-Two Interactive financial report, CEO Strauss Zelnick fielded a barrage of inquiries from investors and analysts. Predictably, the primary focus of the discussion centered on the highly anticipated GTA 6. Release Date Status Anxieties regarding potential delays have been put to rest. Grand Theft Auto VI remains firmly on...
Calling all Flippers! If you’re in the mood for some digital exploration, come hang out with us in Endix. It’s an immersive, free-to-play multiplayer experience that transports you directly into a bustling gaming convention—allowing you to wander, interact, and play from the comfort of your own home. Check it out here: Endix on Steam We...
Shakira and Burna Boy Ignite Excitement with Official 2026 World Cup Anthem “Dai Dai” Shakira & Burna Boy’s vibrant visual for “Dai Dai.” The global anticipation for the 2026 World Cup has officially reached a fever pitch. On Saturday, May 23, Colombian icon Shakira unveiled the highly awaited music video for “Dai Dai,” her collaborative...
In a recent retrospective video, Dishonored co-directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith revisited the opening moments of their iconic stealth masterpiece. Their commentary shed light on the game’s tumultuous origin story, revealing that the title was never part of the original plan—instead, it emerged from the ashes of two high-profile, failed pitches: a new entry...
Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months of gaming, cinematic releases, television, and beyond. Explore the issue→ If you are scouring the horizon for your next gaming obsession, this summer offers a bounty of compelling choices. Owners of the Nintendo Switch 2 have plenty to look forward to with titles...
Early recipients of Gothic 1 Remake physical copies have encountered an unexpected hurdle: a mandatory online check-in. Even for those holding a disc, the game remains inaccessible until an initial online verification and update process is completed. On May 22, the game preservation advocates at “Does it play?” reported that the title appears unplayable in...
