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Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Warner Bros. Discovery; Meta When David Zaslav took the reins of the merged Warner Bros. and Discovery in 2022, he quickly became a target of online ire. His hard-nosed decisions — from abruptly shelving finished films like Batgirl to moves that threatened the operations of Cartoon Network — alienated many...

Some players are irritated by more than just AI-generated artwork. Recently, artificial intelligence sparked fresh backlash within the gaming community — this time the controversy centered not on AI voiceovers or generated art, but on AI-produced code. Graf Zahl, a developer known within the DOOM scene for a particular reputation (he is described there as...

Bandai Namco is preparing to intensify promotion of the Gundam franchise both in Japan and abroad. Bandai Namco Holdings has announced a sweeping restructuring of its anime operations. The changes will affect Bandai Namco Filmworks and Sotsu Co., Ltd., merging overlapping functions tied to production, planning, and intellectual property management for the Gundam franchise. Bandai...

Marvel Studios has confirmed that the upcoming series “Vision Quest” will be the concluding entry in the trilogy that began with “WandaVision” and continued with “It’s All Agatha.” At New York Comic Con 2025, Marvel officially revealed “Vision Quest,” a series that will close out the story of Wanda Maximoff and Vision. Paul Bettany returns...

Mark Ruffalo has repeatedly toyed with fans when asked about a potential appearance alongside Tom Holland in the new Spider-Man movie, but recent on-set footage has made his involvement unmistakable. New video footage from the set of Spider-Man: A Brand New Day has surfaced online, confirming Mark Ruffalo’s participation in the project. The clip, posted...

Developers often place too much trust in Steam wishlists, treating them as reliable forecasts of future sales. Analysts, however, say that a game’s real success is shaped by other factors. The “Add to Wishlist” feature on the largest PC storefront is frequently viewed as a measure of interest. When hundreds of thousands of users hit...

The medieval survival title The Legend of Khiimori — influenced by Red Dead Redemption 2 and Death Stranding — will have to wait. Aesir Interactive’s game will enter Early Access not in November as originally scheduled, but on March 3, 2026. The developers said the delay is a result of the demo’s “excellent reception” at...

Ubisoft is preparing a substantial update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — the French publisher unveiled the new feature in a trailer. December looks set to be especially eventful for fans of the Avatar universe. A major game update will arrive on December 5, 2025, and two weeks later, from December 19, the film “Avatar:...

In the animated series “Marvel Zombies,” Blade’s on-screen likeness was modeled after Mahershala Ali, but the character is voiced by Todd Williams. In the animated miniseries “Marvel Zombies,” which premiered on Disney+ in late September, Blade appears with a visual design that mirrors Mahershala Ali’s cinematic portrayal. However, the voice heard in the series belongs...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II hotfix 1.4.2 fixed DualShock and DualSense behavior on PC after controller firmware updates. Here is the exact scope.

Director Dan Trachtenberg has stated that the upcoming film “Predator: Planet of Death” will not be connected to the franchise’s earlier installments. “Predator: Planet of Death” will stand alone within the Predator and Alien universes. As Trachtenberg explained in an interview, the movie won’t require audiences to have seen previous entries and does not depend...

Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida said the console’s hardware has essentially hit a ceiling. He observed that in-game visuals have become so lifelike it’s increasingly hard to tell many AAA releases apart. Sony used to ramp up raw power and graphics with every generation, but that strategy no longer delivers — something new is required....

Ethel Cain Apologizes After Abruptly Leaving Paris Concert The artist cut short her Oct. 17 performance at L’Olympia and later addressed the audience via Instagram Stories. Ethel Cain at Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026, June 27, 2025 — Francois Durand/Getty Images Ethel Cain issued a heartfelt apology after abruptly ending her Oct. 17 concert in...

The long‑awaited return of the Tron franchise has left Disney facing substantial financial losses. Tron: Ares has become one of Disney’s most significant commercial disappointments in recent years. According to Deadline, the project’s combined costs — encompassing production, marketing and reshoots — reached roughly $347.5 million. Estimated total revenue, which includes theatrical receipts, digital sales,...

The animated series “The Boys: Diabolical” fell short of Amazon’s expectations. The animated spin-off of The Boys, subtitled Diabolical, has been officially cancelled after a single season. Creator Eric Kripke told The Wrap that Amazon opted not to greenlight the project for a follow-up season. “I don’t think Diabolical will get a second season. It’s...