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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 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....

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...

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....

Nicola Roberts Welcomes First Child With Fiancé Mitch Hahn Nicola Roberts at the SKN TO SKN x Laura Whitmore launch in London, April 2026. (Photo: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images) Singer-songwriter Nicola Roberts has officially shared the heartwarming news that she has welcomed her first child into the world. The 40-year-old former Girls Aloud star took...

Image: MGM Few entries in the horror genre carry the same weight as the original Poltergeist. Arriving in 1982, it stands as a cornerstone of Tobe Hooper’s illustrious filmography. The movie’s opening remains an iconic piece of cinematic tension: little Carol Anne (Heather O’Rourke) softly communing with the white noise of a television set while...

Neutro Shorty featured in the “Yo Soy” music video. Credit: Courtesy of Neutro Shorty/YouTube Neutro Shorty has officially captured the top spot in this week’s fan-voted new music poll, with his latest project, El Disco de Salsa, emerging as the clear favorite. In a survey released by Billboard on Friday (May 22), audiences weighed in...

Image: Simon & Schuster Brandon Sanderson is renowned not only for his prolific output in fantasy and science fiction but also for his refreshing candor regarding his creative process—including which projects make the cut and which ones are relegated to the vault. Among his long-gestating concepts is a contemporary fantasy tale about a necromancer, originally...

With early copies of the game now circulating, we are excited to share the first 13 minutes of 007 First Light. This footage captures the opening mission exactly as you will experience it on launch day. ⚠️ Spoiler Alert If you prefer to preserve the element of surprise for your own playthrough, we recommend skipping...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months in gaming, cinema, television, and beyond. Explore the issue→ Serious Sam: Shatterverse marks a radical departure from its predecessors, leaving longtime fans grappling with the series’ bold new direction. Developed by Behaviour Interactive—the team behind Dead by Daylight—rather than series creators Croteam, this...

A common grievance among those who recall cinema before the rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that contemporary films often lack visual luster. Without singling out any particular studio, the trend is undeniable: modern blockbusters frequently suffer from a desaturated, muddy aesthetic. One need only compare the latest Spider-Man: Brand New trailer to its...

Selena Gomez attending the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, January 2026. Selena Gomez is clearly embracing her time in London, where she is currently stationed for the filming of the highly anticipated sixth season of Only Murders in the Building. The 33-year-old multifaceted star took to Instagram on Sunday (May 24) to offer...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months in gaming, cinema, television, and beyond. Dive into the issue→ My tenure as the Nameless Hero in the Gothic 1 Remake has been an unmitigated disaster. Within the first hour, I was mugged, pummeled repeatedly, and swiftly dispatched by pint-sized prehistoric predators. Six...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months of gaming, cinematic releases, television, and beyond. Explore the issue→ In the world of gaming, players generally fall into two camps: the meticulous architects and the pure agents of chaos. The former might dedicate entire afternoons to obsessively refining a character’s aesthetic in...

We are thrilled to announce that we are teaming up with Western Star Trucks once again! From June 5th to 8th, 2026, we’ll be heading to Bend, Oregon, for the highly anticipated Star Nation Experience 2026. This all-expenses-paid adventure will feature two lucky members of the American Truck Simulator community, who have been selected to...

Ever since the introduction of the Mission Creator in GTA Online, the ingenuity—and occasional eccentricity—of the player base has been nothing short of remarkable. From time to time, fans translate increasingly provocative concepts into gameplay, incidents that have not only triggered developer bans but have even prompted formal responses from the studio’s leadership. This week,...