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In a recent retrospective video, Dishonored co-directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith revisited the opening moments of their iconic stealth masterpiece. Their commentary shed light on the game’s tumultuous origin story, revealing that the title was never part of the original plan—instead, it emerged from the ashes of two high-profile, failed pitches: a new entry...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months of gaming, cinematic releases, television, and beyond. Explore the issue→ If you are scouring the horizon for your next gaming obsession, this summer offers a bounty of compelling choices. Owners of the Nintendo Switch 2 have plenty to look forward to with titles...

Early recipients of Gothic 1 Remake physical copies have encountered an unexpected hurdle: a mandatory online check-in. Even for those holding a disc, the game remains inaccessible until an initial online verification and update process is completed. On May 22, the game preservation advocates at “Does it play?” reported that the title appears unplayable in...

Image: Lucasfilm The Star Wars galaxy has evolved into a vast creative playground where tone is surprisingly elastic. The gritty, grounded espionage of Andor exists in the same universe as the whimsical, slapstick nature of characters like Jar Jar Binks. Yet, despite this tonal range, the franchise remains anchored by one central, recurring motif: the...

One of the most highly anticipated slasher icons is finally carving his way into Dead by Daylight. During their 10th-anniversary livestream this Saturday, developer Behaviour Interactive confirmed that Jason Voorhees, the infamous centerpiece of the Friday the 13th franchise, will officially join the game’s roster of playable Killers. Mark your calendars: Jason is slated to...

With the arrival of our 1.60 update, we are continuing to polish the widget system for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator, guided entirely by the valuable insights shared by our community. We are excited to unveil the new Job Details Widget—let’s take a closer look at what’s changing. Listening closely to...

With the upcoming 1.60 update, we are continuing to polish the widget ecosystem in both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator, heavily influenced by the valuable feedback provided by our community. We are excited to unveil the new Job Details Widget—let’s take a closer look at these upcoming enhancements. In response to input...

Polygon 2026 Summer Preview Your essential guide to the next three months of entertainment Discover the collection→ It’s remarkably easy to envision a dystopian future—arguably, we are already navigating the early stages of one. Conversely, conceptualizing a true utopia feels nearly impossible. How does a society define “perfection” when humanity lacks a consensus on the...

Image: Disney Enterprises, Inc. Disney sent ripples through the industry when it announced in 2023 that it would be reimagining its beloved 2016 animated adventure Moana as a live-action feature. While the studio has been diligently mining its catalog for live-action adaptations ever since Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland proved the immense, billion-dollar potential of...

Graphic: Polygon While summer reading lists are traditionally dominated by breezy beach reads or high-octane thrillers, the landscape of science fiction and fantasy for 2026 is charting a much bolder course. This season’s most anticipated titles are defined by genre-bending narratives, profound philosophical depth, and a recurring streak of sardonic, dark humor. Whether you prefer...

Image: Paramount/Everett Collection It feels surreal to look back now, especially given the carefully curated persona Tom Cruise has projected for the last two decades, but the evidence remains: he spent much of his early career perfecting the art of playing the arrogant jerk. He didn’t play losers or anti-heroes in the traditional sense; rather,...

Image: Science Saru On Saturday, May 23, the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards took place in Tokyo, spotlighting the very best in Japanese animation as chosen by fans worldwide. This milestone anniversary underscored a monumental year for the industry, with standout hits like Dan Da Dan and The Apothecary Diaries dominating the conversation. Notably, Dan...

White Wolf is developing a fresh Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG, and in a bold move, they have pledged to prioritize human-crafted artistry over the current trend of AI-generated imagery. During the “Darkness Emergent 2026” panel on May 22, creative director Jess Lanzillo confirmed that a new project set in the World of Darkness is...

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: Reflecting on Three Decades and the Craft Behind ‘Fujieda EP’ ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Photo: Yoshihiro Mori Japanese rock icons ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION have kept their momentum soaring, releasing the Fujieda EP and the powerful single “Skins” in quick succession. The four-track EP, captured within the historic walls of MUSIC inn Fujieda—a 130-year-old...

A fresh update for Team Fortress 2 has been deployed. Restart your game to automatically download and apply these improvements. Key highlights include: Resolved a KeyValues-related crash. Fixed an issue where Mk.II Botkiller eyes failed to glow in dark environments (courtesy of Whurrhurr). Corrected a bug where Halloween spell attribute text appeared grayed out during...

Officers, it is a pleasure to reconnect with you. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind for the team at VOID Interactive, highlighted by our recent trip to Las Vegas for the LVL UP EXPO. In this community update, we’ll take a look behind the scenes at our time in Vegas. We’ll also be...