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Nintendo Should Make More Games About People
Switchboard serves as Polygon’s dedicated weekly briefing on all things Nintendo, delivered to inboxes every Thursday and published right here on the site each Saturday. You can sign up to receive it here. While I haven’t yet dived into Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave—given the sheer scale of the commitment required—I have thoroughly enjoyed living out...
Models Cosplay Lady Dimitrescu From Resident Evil Village and Grace Ashcroft From Resident Evil Requiem
Cosplayers Svizee and Accola have prepared a treat for fans of the Resident Evil universe and lovers of aristocratic attire by portraying Lady Dimitrescu from Resident Evil Village and Grace Ashcroft from Resident Evil Requimab, wearing the Dimitrescu costume from the deluxe pack. The Resident Evil media franchise, which received a new film directed by...
Universal Has Earned $5 Billion This Year
Universal Pictures has officially become the first major studio of 2026 to surpass the $5 billion global box office milestone, according to industry reports. The studio generated $1.788 billion domestically in the U.S., complemented by an impressive $3.218 billion from international markets. This achievement marks the third time the company has crossed this financial threshold,...
Five Classic Sci-Fi Books With Flawless Beginnings and Endings
Science fiction contains multitudes. A sci-fi book pushes the limits of speculative fiction, posing what if scenarios about science, technology, and the human condition. The setting can be grounded or dystopian, but the sense of wonder lies in exploring worlds that are different from our own. Everything from The War of the Worlds to Fahrenheit...
Ubisoft Developed Zelda-Like Game Without Link Before Nintendo Canceled It
Ubisoft Milan wanted to create an unusual The Legend of Zelda spin-off starring Ganondorf, but Nintendo rejected the project at the prototype stage. According to Insider Gaming, the idea emerged in 2023 following the release of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. Ubisoft Milan pitched a major project to Nintendo under the working title Goliath...
11 Anime to Watch if You Like Frieren
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is unlike anything else. Madhouse’s anime adaptation of Kanehito Yamada’s manga has delivered two brilliant seasons, with a highly anticipated third season still to come. The series embraces shonen fantasy conventions before subverting them in moving ways. Its story considers the ephemeral nature of time, the depth of human connection, and...
Sony Registers Sly Cooper Trademark
Sony has filed a new trademark application for Sly Cooper, which currently applies to merchandise. Sony has registered a new Sly Cooper trademark. The application focuses primarily on merchandise and does not indicate the development of a new game. The application was filed on September 11, 2026, and covers posters, graphic novels, comics, writing and...
Sony Gauges Player Feedback Following PlayStation Disc Controversy
Sony has started surveying players about PlayStation following criticism of plans to abandon physical releases for its first-party games, which may indicate a desire to gauge audience reaction. A few days ago, reports emerged that PlayStation had sent a survey to its partners, publishers, and developers, asking them about abandoning physical distribution. Now the company...
Dropout CEO Sam Reich Undecided on Future of Game Changer Rulette Episode
Game Changer season 8 has wrapped. Dropout subscribers must wait until next spring to see how host and company CEO Sam Reich will torture his stable of comedians next. Reich has told Polygon before that he hopes to still be hosting Game Changer in his 60s. Reich and his team will have to come up...
GTA VI Collector’s Edition Items Prompt Fan Speculation Over Reused Rockstar Concepts
Players have found items resembling promotional merchandise from previous Rockstar games inside the $400 Grand Theft Auto VI collector’s edition, accusing the company of reusing old ideas. Fans noticed that the Vice City keychain is similar to a previously released item, while the collector’s spoon nearly duplicates a gadget from Grand Theft Auto IV: The...
GTA VI Collector’s Edition Resold at Markup Despite Availability on Rockstar Site
Resellers are already attempting to flip the $400 GTA VI collector’s edition on eBay for $600 to $1,500, even though the package does not include the game itself. Rockstar Games priced the Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection at $400. The bundle includes a 15-centimeter alligator figurine, a collector’s spoon,...
Three Essential Calvin and Hobbes Stories From the 1980s
One of the most interesting parts of any long-running newspaper comic is often its first few years. The first entries in any new comic strip are often significantly different from what they would later become, especially if they are given time to evolve. The jokes are rougher, different characters cycle in and out of the...
“Fallout” Star to Join New Ari Aster Film
British actress Ella Purnell, known for her roles in Fallout and Sweetpea, has officially joined the cast of Scapegoat. This upcoming feature is helmed by Midsommar director Ari Aster and will be produced by A24. Purnell joins an already impressive ensemble that includes Scarlett Johansson, Jacob Elordi, and Jude Law. Additionally, Caleb Landry Jones (Three...
Cecil from Final Fantasy IV to Return in Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance showcasing Captain Cecil Harvey from Final Fantasy IV in a new role. The new video highlights another Vision joining the game’s other heroes. Cecil refused to let orders override his conscience and went against the king, who demanded absolute obedience. Now, the hero can...
Cult Sci Fi Series Farscape Now Streaming Free on Tubi
Each generation has a science fiction show that captures its imagination and leaves an impact even when it is off the air. Fans of Stargate SG-1 were probably devastated when the planned reboot skidded to a halt. Some people probably still binge-watch Fringe or Battlestar Galactica. Yet there is one sci-fi show that might have...
Marvel’s Wolverine Officially Lets Players Disable Its Most Polarizing Feature
A heavily requested feature has finally arrived for Marvel’s Wolverine. The latest patch introduces a long-awaited option that allows players to disable directional navigation aids, such as scent trails, delivering a much less linear and more immersive gameplay experience. As a tightly focused action adventure, Insomniac Games’ latest title frequently relies on Logan’s heightened perception...
Nintendo Should Make More Games About People
Switchboard serves as Polygon’s dedicated weekly briefing on all things Nintendo, delivered to inboxes every Thursday and published right here on the site each Saturday. You can sign up to receive it here. While I haven’t yet dived into Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave—given the sheer scale of the commitment required—I have thoroughly enjoyed living out...
Models Cosplay Lady Dimitrescu From Resident Evil Village and Grace Ashcroft From Resident Evil Requiem
Cosplayers Svizee and Accola have prepared a treat for fans of the Resident Evil universe and lovers of aristocratic attire by portraying Lady Dimitrescu from Resident Evil Village and Grace Ashcroft from Resident Evil Requimab, wearing the Dimitrescu costume from the deluxe pack. The Resident Evil media franchise, which received a new film directed by...
Universal Has Earned $5 Billion This Year
Universal Pictures has officially become the first major studio of 2026 to surpass the $5 billion global box office milestone, according to industry reports. The studio generated $1.788 billion domestically in the U.S., complemented by an impressive $3.218 billion from international markets. This achievement marks the third time the company has crossed this financial threshold,...
Five Classic Sci-Fi Books With Flawless Beginnings and Endings
Science fiction contains multitudes. A sci-fi book pushes the limits of speculative fiction, posing what if scenarios about science, technology, and the human condition. The setting can be grounded or dystopian, but the sense of wonder lies in exploring worlds that are different from our own. Everything from The War of the Worlds to Fahrenheit...
Ubisoft Developed Zelda-Like Game Without Link Before Nintendo Canceled It
Ubisoft Milan wanted to create an unusual The Legend of Zelda spin-off starring Ganondorf, but Nintendo rejected the project at the prototype stage. According to Insider Gaming, the idea emerged in 2023 following the release of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. Ubisoft Milan pitched a major project to Nintendo under the working title Goliath...
11 Anime to Watch if You Like Frieren
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is unlike anything else. Madhouse’s anime adaptation of Kanehito Yamada’s manga has delivered two brilliant seasons, with a highly anticipated third season still to come. The series embraces shonen fantasy conventions before subverting them in moving ways. Its story considers the ephemeral nature of time, the depth of human connection, and...
Sony Registers Sly Cooper Trademark
Sony has filed a new trademark application for Sly Cooper, which currently applies to merchandise. Sony has registered a new Sly Cooper trademark. The application focuses primarily on merchandise and does not indicate the development of a new game. The application was filed on September 11, 2026, and covers posters, graphic novels, comics, writing and...
Sony Gauges Player Feedback Following PlayStation Disc Controversy
Sony has started surveying players about PlayStation following criticism of plans to abandon physical releases for its first-party games, which may indicate a desire to gauge audience reaction. A few days ago, reports emerged that PlayStation had sent a survey to its partners, publishers, and developers, asking them about abandoning physical distribution. Now the company...
Dropout CEO Sam Reich Undecided on Future of Game Changer Rulette Episode
Game Changer season 8 has wrapped. Dropout subscribers must wait until next spring to see how host and company CEO Sam Reich will torture his stable of comedians next. Reich has told Polygon before that he hopes to still be hosting Game Changer in his 60s. Reich and his team will have to come up...








