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Only True Movie Buffs Can Ace This Massive 2026 Summer Film Quiz
Graphic: Polygon Polygon The 2026 Summer Showcase Your essential guide to the next three months of blockbuster cinema, gaming, and television. Read the full guide→ Regardless of how exhausted we might feel by relentless franchising and heavy-handed corporate marketing, there remains an undeniable allure to the summer movie season. Even when we suspect a fourteenth...
Yoshi’s New Switch 2 Game Unexpectedly Stars the Weirdest Mario Character in History
If you were to poll the average gamer on the most iconic antagonists in the Mario pantheon, the results would be remarkably predictable. Goombas and Koopa Troopas have become synonymous with the franchise, while the quirky charm of a Shy Guy makes it almost painful to jump on their heads. Even specialized foes like the...
‘Get Your Tissues Ready’: Sam Riegel Warns the Good Guys May Not Win in Vox Machina Season 4
Image: Prime Video The Legend of Vox Machina has masterfully captured the essence of tabletop Dungeons & Dragons: high-stakes heroism, inevitable chaos, and the sheer joy of collaborative storytelling. The Prime Video adaptation of Critical Role’s inaugural campaign has been a runaway success, but executive producer Sam Riegel is warning audiences not to get too...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Repeats Star Wars’ Worst Failure With a Truly Bizarre Cameo
Image: Lucasfilm The sartorial landscape of the Star Wars universe is notoriously eccentric, defined by ornate headpieces, intricate helmets, and cloaked figures. Yet, one fashion staple you would rarely expect to encounter in that distant galaxy is the humble cowboy hat—with one notable, recurring exception. Minor spoilers follow for The Mandalorian and Grogu. In The...
The Complete Summer Game Fest 2026 Schedule: All Events and Showcases
It is officially the most anticipated time of the year for gamers: the season of big reveals. Summer Game Fest 2026 is back this June, bringing with it a flurry of announcements from industry giants like PlayStation and Xbox. As is tradition, the schedule is bolstered by a diverse lineup of independent presentations, including fan...
Yujiro Hanma Is the Perfect Addition to Tekken 8
While some martial arts franchises lean into gritty, grounded realism, others revel in the hyper-stylized theatrics of larger-than-life combatants. Then, there is Baki—a series where titans of muscle train by hauling helicopters or pulverizing diamonds with their bare hands. Much like the Tekken series, Baki has cemented its legacy by blending authentic martial arts foundations...
Neil Young Makes First Live Appearance of 2026 at Vancouver Benefit Concert
Neil Young takes the stage at the Greek Theatre, April 2025. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Neil Young made a surprise return to the stage on Friday, May 22, delighting fans with an intimate acoustic set in Vancouver. The performance served as a tribute to the 90th birthday of his longtime friend and environmental advocate, David Suzuki....
Major Updates Revealed for a Wave of Fighting Games
While EVO might command the spotlight, Combo Breaker remains a powerhouse in the North American fighting game circuit. This year’s event was packed with high-stakes action across titles like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Invincible Vs, while serving as a prime showcase for developers to drop major updates and reveals. The headline act was...
Nicolas Cage Reveals He Turned Down a Role in a Beloved Christopher Nolan Film
Image: Prime Video In a recent candid conversation, Nicolas Cage revealed that he has historically turned down projects from several iconic directors—including a specific opportunity in Christopher Nolan’s 2002 thriller, Insomnia. According to the actor, this tendency to decline scripts often leads to a “cold shoulder” from filmmakers who rarely reach out with future offers....
Zoro Finally Gets the Flashback He Deserves in New One Piece Project
Image: Toei Animation In the expansive world of One Piece, the backstories of the Straw Hat Pirates are typically unveiled through emotionally resonant flashbacks spanning multiple manga chapters or anime episodes. However, there has always been a notable exception: Roronoa Zoro. Despite being the very first member to join Luffy’s crew, his personal history remains...
The backlash against Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will matter more than its box office performance
A while back, I made a reckless wager with a friend: I predicted Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey would eclipse Avengers: Doomsday at the global box office. I’m fairly certain I’ll lose the financial side of that bet—I clearly underestimated the Chinese market’s enduring devotion to the Avengers franchise. However, I remain convinced I’ll win the...
Dom Dolla to Headline AFL Grand Final Eve Show at Marvel Stadium
Dom Dolla @shevindphoto Electronic music titan Dom Dolla is set to make history with his inaugural stadium performance in Melbourne. Scheduled for September 24 at the iconic Marvel Stadium, this homecoming spectacle promises to unveil a completely reimagined live production, specifically designed for a stadium-sized audience. The event, spearheaded by Untitled Group and Frontier Touring,...
Jazz Saxophone Legend Sonny Rollins Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins: The Titan of the Tenor Saxophone Dies at 95 Jazz legend Sonny Rollins, captured at the 34th Kennedy Center Honors. (Photo: Michael Tran/Getty Images) Sonny Rollins, the peerless tenor saxophonist whose profound improvisational genius and melodic architecture reshaped the landscape of jazz, has passed away at his home in Woodstock, New York. He...
Game.Press highlights Sheep & Socks Demo, The Call Button and more
Game.Press and Keymailer have shared a new review digest featuring demos, horror experiments, co-op projects and small-scale simulation games. The first highlight is Sheep & Socks Demo from Breakfirst Games. It is a frantic couch co-op game where players guide flocks of sheep and produce socks while coordinating with fellow shepherd dogs across different levels....
Netflix’s Next Sci-Fi Hit Is a 12-Part Anime You’ll Binge in a Weekend
Image: Yōhei Kameyama/Netflix Netflix’s latest summer animation lineup offers a little something for every fan. Viewers can catch up on hits like My Dress-Up Darling, Shangri-La Frontier, or the ever-popular Assassination Classroom ahead of their upcoming second-season debuts. For those seeking something grounded yet uniquely compelling, the understated brilliance of Akane-Banashi remains a standout. However,...
Illinois: Community Spotlight
Since the launch of the Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator, our team has been genuinely thrilled to witness your captivating screenshots, immersive videos, and diverse trucking adventures across the Prairie State. Seeing you navigate every corner of Illinois has been incredibly rewarding, and we felt it was the perfect time to celebrate by showcasing...
Only True Movie Buffs Can Ace This Massive 2026 Summer Film Quiz
Graphic: Polygon Polygon The 2026 Summer Showcase Your essential guide to the next three months of blockbuster cinema, gaming, and television. Read the full guide→ Regardless of how exhausted we might feel by relentless franchising and heavy-handed corporate marketing, there remains an undeniable allure to the summer movie season. Even when we suspect a fourteenth...
Yoshi’s New Switch 2 Game Unexpectedly Stars the Weirdest Mario Character in History
If you were to poll the average gamer on the most iconic antagonists in the Mario pantheon, the results would be remarkably predictable. Goombas and Koopa Troopas have become synonymous with the franchise, while the quirky charm of a Shy Guy makes it almost painful to jump on their heads. Even specialized foes like the...
‘Get Your Tissues Ready’: Sam Riegel Warns the Good Guys May Not Win in Vox Machina Season 4
Image: Prime Video The Legend of Vox Machina has masterfully captured the essence of tabletop Dungeons & Dragons: high-stakes heroism, inevitable chaos, and the sheer joy of collaborative storytelling. The Prime Video adaptation of Critical Role’s inaugural campaign has been a runaway success, but executive producer Sam Riegel is warning audiences not to get too...
The Mandalorian and Grogu Repeats Star Wars’ Worst Failure With a Truly Bizarre Cameo
Image: Lucasfilm The sartorial landscape of the Star Wars universe is notoriously eccentric, defined by ornate headpieces, intricate helmets, and cloaked figures. Yet, one fashion staple you would rarely expect to encounter in that distant galaxy is the humble cowboy hat—with one notable, recurring exception. Minor spoilers follow for The Mandalorian and Grogu. In The...
The Complete Summer Game Fest 2026 Schedule: All Events and Showcases
It is officially the most anticipated time of the year for gamers: the season of big reveals. Summer Game Fest 2026 is back this June, bringing with it a flurry of announcements from industry giants like PlayStation and Xbox. As is tradition, the schedule is bolstered by a diverse lineup of independent presentations, including fan...
Yujiro Hanma Is the Perfect Addition to Tekken 8
While some martial arts franchises lean into gritty, grounded realism, others revel in the hyper-stylized theatrics of larger-than-life combatants. Then, there is Baki—a series where titans of muscle train by hauling helicopters or pulverizing diamonds with their bare hands. Much like the Tekken series, Baki has cemented its legacy by blending authentic martial arts foundations...
Neil Young Makes First Live Appearance of 2026 at Vancouver Benefit Concert
Neil Young takes the stage at the Greek Theatre, April 2025. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Neil Young made a surprise return to the stage on Friday, May 22, delighting fans with an intimate acoustic set in Vancouver. The performance served as a tribute to the 90th birthday of his longtime friend and environmental advocate, David Suzuki....
Major Updates Revealed for a Wave of Fighting Games
While EVO might command the spotlight, Combo Breaker remains a powerhouse in the North American fighting game circuit. This year’s event was packed with high-stakes action across titles like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Invincible Vs, while serving as a prime showcase for developers to drop major updates and reveals. The headline act was...
Nicolas Cage Reveals He Turned Down a Role in a Beloved Christopher Nolan Film
Image: Prime Video In a recent candid conversation, Nicolas Cage revealed that he has historically turned down projects from several iconic directors—including a specific opportunity in Christopher Nolan’s 2002 thriller, Insomnia. According to the actor, this tendency to decline scripts often leads to a “cold shoulder” from filmmakers who rarely reach out with future offers....