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Harry Styles Enters YouTube Billion Views Club With ‘As It Was’ Video
Harry Styles has reached one billion views on YouTube with his “As It Was” music video. The 2022 visual directed by Tanu Muino recently hit the milestone on YouTube. It marks just the second Styles video to enter the platform’s billions club, following 2017’s “Sign of the Times.” Released as the lead single to his...
Hayley Williams Addresses Death of Ex-Husband and New Found Glory Member Chad Gilbert
Krista Schlueter / Rolling Stone Hayley Williams shared a statement addressing the death of her ex-husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, three days after the announcement that he died at the age of 45 following a battle with brain cancer. In a typed message posted to her Instagram Story on Wednesday (Sept. 23), the...
Games Based on Non-Gaming Franchises Generated Over $900 Million in Revenue in 2026
The most successful title was 007 First Light. Games based on non-gaming franchises generated a combined total of more than $900 million in revenue in 2026. The leader of the list is 007 First Light, which has already generated about $309.8 million in revenue. PlayStation 5 accounted for $200.6 million (64.6%), Steam accounted for $70...
Naked Eyes singer Peter Byrne dies at 74
Peter Byrne of “Naked Eyes” Courtesy of Big Hassle Media Peter Byrne, the singer and songwriter who co-founded synth-pop duo Naked Eyes and sang lead vocals on a string of 1980s hits, has died at the age of 74. According to a press release provided to Billboard, Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles on Monday...
Details Emerge for Rayman Legends Retold Remake Including Fully Voiced Cutscenes and Dragon Riding
Following a recent release date delay to December, Ubisoft has released a new overview trailer for Rayman Legends Retold showcasing its key features in detail. The video highlights both the updated story with fully voiced cutscenes and additional content not found in the original game. Rayman Legends Retold builds on the popular 2013 platformer, but...
Astronomer’s Hat Sale Ends Soon!
Celebrate Back to Hogwarts with a Free In-Game Reward! In honor of the cherished Back to Hogwarts season, all witches and wizards playing Hogwarts Legacy can now claim the enchanting Astronomer’s Hat completely free of charge. How to Claim Your Free Astronomer’s Hat Adding this magical headwear to your collection is effortless. Simply follow the...
Off the Clock with the Z-Team | San Diego Comic-Con 2026 | Full Recording
Couldn’t make it to San Diego Comic-Con? We’ve got you covered! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ViABRuD9k4Dive into the complete “Dispatch: Off the Clock with the Z-Team” panel. Join Erin Yvette (Blonde Blazer) alongside the incredible voice cast as they share behind-the-scenes stories, answer fan questions, and introduce a very special guest, Mr. Whiskey. Featured Panelists: Laura Bailey (Invisigal) Travis...
Enter Polygon’s Point It Out x Secretlab Giveaway
We are back with another exciting opportunity! Polygon has once again teamed up with Secretlab to award some of the absolute finest gaming seating available today. Following the completion of our inaugural contest, we are thrilled to launch the second phase of our giveaway series, giving you another prime opportunity to upgrade your setup with...
Microsoft Fires Gears of War E-Day Narrative Director Four Days After Game Goes Gold
Juan Wakabayashi may not have even finished celebrating the completion of work on E-Day when his layoff notice arrived. Almost immediately after Gears of War: E-Day went gold, one of the game’s key development leaders lost his job as part of a new wave of Microsoft layoffs. Juan Wakabayashi, who served as narrative director at...
Activists Demand Physical PS5 Games Be Preserved While Amazon Destroys Unsold Discs
Physical copies were simply taking up space while sitting in storage. This summer, Sony announced its decision to phase out physical discs for PlayStation games. Shortly afterward, the company faced heavy online criticism. Some users even declared an indefinite boycott, vowing not to use Sony consoles and services until the company reversed its decision. However,...
Blizzard Employees Taking Leave in November Due to GTA VI Release
Some players are very interested in World of Warcraft: Forever. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, on the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. Obviously, the launch of the new installment in the Rockstar Games franchise will be a massive event. Some players have started preparing for the...
Bulkhead Head Says Wardogs Will Cost More at Release
The price of the project will increase by $20 by its full release. The developers of the shooter Wardogs intend to gradually increase the price of the game as it develops in early access. Bulkhead studio head Joe Brammer explained that this approach will allow the team to support the project over a long period,...
Rumor: PlayStation 6 to be Twice as Powerful as PlayStation 5 but Weaker Than Project Helix
However, an insider believes that comparing teraflops directly is somewhat misleading. According to new information from prominent insider KeplerL2, Sony’s next console, the PlayStation 6, may feature roughly double the raw performance of the PS5. At the same time, the insider notes that comparing the capabilities of the two generations solely by their number of...
The Wanted singer Nathan Sykes announces he is going to be a father
Nathan and Charlotte Sykes attend the Pride of Britain Awards 2025 at the Grosvenor House Hotel on October 20, 2025 in London, England. Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images The Wanted member Nathan Sykes and his wife, Charlotte, are expecting their first baby. The couple announced the news Wednesday, Sept. 23, via an Instagram post containing photo-booth...
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s ‘Crazy in Love’ Enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club
Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z, “Crazy in Love” Courtesy Photo Beyoncé and Jay-Z have officially entered YouTube’s Billion Views Club with “Crazy in Love.” More than two decades after the collaboration introduced Beyoncé as a solo superstar, its official music video has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. It is her third music video to reach this...
Double Fine Head Calls Video Game Executives Greedy and Says He Does Not Understand Industry Operations
Tim Schafer is raising $50,000 for an actress who agreed to work with his studio for free. Double Fine head Tim Schafer shared his thoughts on the current state of the video game industry in an interview with BBC News and attempted to explain why the past few years have been marked by widespread layoffs....
Harry Styles Enters YouTube Billion Views Club With ‘As It Was’ Video
Harry Styles has reached one billion views on YouTube with his “As It Was” music video. The 2022 visual directed by Tanu Muino recently hit the milestone on YouTube. It marks just the second Styles video to enter the platform’s billions club, following 2017’s “Sign of the Times.” Released as the lead single to his...
Hayley Williams Addresses Death of Ex-Husband and New Found Glory Member Chad Gilbert
Krista Schlueter / Rolling Stone Hayley Williams shared a statement addressing the death of her ex-husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, three days after the announcement that he died at the age of 45 following a battle with brain cancer. In a typed message posted to her Instagram Story on Wednesday (Sept. 23), the...
Games Based on Non-Gaming Franchises Generated Over $900 Million in Revenue in 2026
The most successful title was 007 First Light. Games based on non-gaming franchises generated a combined total of more than $900 million in revenue in 2026. The leader of the list is 007 First Light, which has already generated about $309.8 million in revenue. PlayStation 5 accounted for $200.6 million (64.6%), Steam accounted for $70...
Naked Eyes singer Peter Byrne dies at 74
Peter Byrne of “Naked Eyes” Courtesy of Big Hassle Media Peter Byrne, the singer and songwriter who co-founded synth-pop duo Naked Eyes and sang lead vocals on a string of 1980s hits, has died at the age of 74. According to a press release provided to Billboard, Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles on Monday...
Details Emerge for Rayman Legends Retold Remake Including Fully Voiced Cutscenes and Dragon Riding
Following a recent release date delay to December, Ubisoft has released a new overview trailer for Rayman Legends Retold showcasing its key features in detail. The video highlights both the updated story with fully voiced cutscenes and additional content not found in the original game. Rayman Legends Retold builds on the popular 2013 platformer, but...
Astronomer’s Hat Sale Ends Soon!
Celebrate Back to Hogwarts with a Free In-Game Reward! In honor of the cherished Back to Hogwarts season, all witches and wizards playing Hogwarts Legacy can now claim the enchanting Astronomer’s Hat completely free of charge. How to Claim Your Free Astronomer’s Hat Adding this magical headwear to your collection is effortless. Simply follow the...
Off the Clock with the Z-Team | San Diego Comic-Con 2026 | Full Recording
Couldn’t make it to San Diego Comic-Con? We’ve got you covered! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ViABRuD9k4Dive into the complete “Dispatch: Off the Clock with the Z-Team” panel. Join Erin Yvette (Blonde Blazer) alongside the incredible voice cast as they share behind-the-scenes stories, answer fan questions, and introduce a very special guest, Mr. Whiskey. Featured Panelists: Laura Bailey (Invisigal) Travis...
Enter Polygon’s Point It Out x Secretlab Giveaway
We are back with another exciting opportunity! Polygon has once again teamed up with Secretlab to award some of the absolute finest gaming seating available today. Following the completion of our inaugural contest, we are thrilled to launch the second phase of our giveaway series, giving you another prime opportunity to upgrade your setup with...
Microsoft Fires Gears of War E-Day Narrative Director Four Days After Game Goes Gold
Juan Wakabayashi may not have even finished celebrating the completion of work on E-Day when his layoff notice arrived. Almost immediately after Gears of War: E-Day went gold, one of the game’s key development leaders lost his job as part of a new wave of Microsoft layoffs. Juan Wakabayashi, who served as narrative director at...








