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Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months of entertainment Discover the collection→ It’s remarkably easy to envision a dystopian future—arguably, we are already navigating the early stages of one. Conversely, conceptualizing a true utopia feels nearly impossible. How does a society define “perfection” when humanity lacks a consensus on the...
Image: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Disney sent ripples through the industry when it announced in 2023 that it would be reimagining its beloved 2016 animated adventure Moana as a live-action feature. While the studio has been diligently mining its catalog for live-action adaptations ever since Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland proved the immense, billion-dollar potential of...
Graphic: Polygon While summer reading lists are traditionally dominated by breezy beach reads or high-octane thrillers, the landscape of science fiction and fantasy for 2026 is charting a much bolder course. This season’s most anticipated titles are defined by genre-bending narratives, profound philosophical depth, and a recurring streak of sardonic, dark humor. Whether you prefer...
Image: Paramount/Everett Collection It feels surreal to look back now, especially given the carefully curated persona Tom Cruise has projected for the last two decades, but the evidence remains: he spent much of his early career perfecting the art of playing the arrogant jerk. He didn’t play losers or anti-heroes in the traditional sense; rather,...
Image: Science Saru On Saturday, May 23, the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place in Tokyo, spotlighting the very best in Japanese animation as chosen by fans worldwide. This milestone anniversary underscored a monumental year for the industry, with standout hits like Dan Da Dan and The Apothecary Diaries dominating the conversation. Notably, Dan...
White Wolf is developing a fresh Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG, and in a bold move, they have pledged to prioritize human-crafted artistry over the current trend of AI-generated imagery. During the “Darkness Emergent 2026” panel on May 22, creative director Jess Lanzillo confirmed that a new project set in the World of Darkness is...
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: Reflecting on Three Decades and the Craft Behind ‘Fujieda EP’ ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Photo: Yoshihiro Mori Japanese rock icons ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION have kept their momentum soaring, releasing the Fujieda EP and the powerful single “Skins” in quick succession. The four-track EP, captured within the historic walls of MUSIC inn Fujieda—a 130-year-old...
A fresh update for Team Fortress 2 has been deployed. Restart your game to automatically download and apply these improvements. Key highlights include: Resolved a KeyValues-related crash. Fixed an issue where Mk.II Botkiller eyes failed to glow in dark environments (courtesy of Whurrhurr). Corrected a bug where Halloween spell attribute text appeared grayed out during...
Officers, it is a pleasure to reconnect with you. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for the team at VOID Interactive, highlighted by our recent trip to Las Vegas for the LVL UP EXPO. In this community update, we’ll take a look behind the scenes at our time in Vegas. We’ll also be...
May has proven to be a powerhouse month for gaming, and the latest additions to the Xbox Game Pass library certainly maintain that momentum. While Mixtape has captured the hearts of nostalgic millennials everywhere, Forza Horizon 6 is already shaping up to be a definitive contender for game of the year. With the Memorial Day...
