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Some players have already had a chance to try out the mechanic and want it back. Players recently gained early access to Halloween: The Game. Only buyers of the more expensive edition can play right now, while the standard release is expected in a few days. Halloween: The Game is based on the iconic horror...

The developers are preparing new gameplay mechanics and content. Developer Firaxis Games and publisher 2K recently announced a free update and the first expansion for the global 4X strategy game Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, titled Earthrise. Update 1.5.0 for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is scheduled for release this month. It will introduce maps with historically...

The most important ingredient for making an exciting thriller work is suspense. No amount of great pacing or compelling characters can make up for a lack of tension in a movie. Renowned thrillers like The Fugitive (1993) or Oldboy (2003) would fall flat without a visceral sense of urgency, which can translate into anxiety, excitement,...

For someone who has never been to Miami, it may be difficult to fully understand just how closely Vice City in GTA 6 mirrors real-life locations. Luckily, there’s a local vlogger who can truly convey just how astonishingly similar they are. Joel Franco, who previously delighted viewers with another video comparison, drove through the streets...

Developers are testing the game ahead of its full launch. Owlcat Games not only creates games like Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, but the studio also operates a publishing division. It oversees the Meta Publishing label, which is set to release the game Blind Descent from developer Pokuch. A playtest...

With the immense critical praise surrounding The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan has firmly secured his place as a modern cinematic icon. His movies often feel like intricate puzzle boxes that demand to be solved, from the interlocking timelines of Dunkirk to the structural sleight-of-hand in The Prestige. Looking back at his filmography reveals a director who...

Bikers will be able to attack rivals and fight the police. Developer Dob has released a trailer for its project Bash Moto. The developers showcased a selection of gameplay footage. In Bash Moto, the creators decided to combine motorcycle racing with beat ’em up mechanics. Participants compete on motorcycles and can choose to help other...

The Chainsmokers perform between games in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. Patrick Smith/Getty Images More than a dozen concertgoers were hospitalized following The Chainsmokers’ recent Bay Area show. Fourteen people were transported to local hospitals during and after the electronic...

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has reclaimed the top spot at the global box office, dethroning Spider-Man: A Brand New Day. Over the past weekend, the epic adaptation of Homer’s classic raked in approximately $46 million worldwide, while the Sony and Marvel superhero blockbuster maintained strong momentum, inching closer to an impressive $2.4 billion in total...

The protection held out for several years, but a well-known hacker has finally turned their attention to the fighting game. Several years ago, NetherRealm Studios, QLOC, and Warner Bros. Games released Mortal Kombat 1 on consoles and PC. The PC version of the new fighting game entry was protected using the notorious Denuvo DRM, which...

Character facial animations must work even in vampire form. The Blood of Dawnwalker, the new vampire action RPG from the game director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, recently launched on consoles and PC. Thanks to one modder, these two games now share more than just a developer, as Geralt of Rivia has joined the...

During a dedicated Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy panel at PAX West, game director Naoki Hamaguchi and battle director Teruki Endo offered an in-depth look at Cid, Vincent, and the innovative FITS combat mechanic debuting in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. Alongside the gameplay deep-dive, the creators issued a heartfelt plea for players to safeguard their...

Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter bringing you the absolute best of Polygon, delivered every Friday and published on our website on Sundays. You can subscribe right here. It has never been Sony’s M.O. to court the spotlight. That stands in stark contrast to Xbox, which has historically leaned on loquacious executives—whether J Allard, Peter...

As technology gradually improves, some players harbor hopes of experiencing Grand Theft Auto VI on PC before its official release. Following Sony’s announcement in the summer regarding the phase-out of physical discs for PlayStation games, various projects aimed at creating PlayStation 5 emulators have attracted increased attention. Tech enthusiasts continue their work, and significant progress...