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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...

Dread Central reports that a sequel to Backrooms is in development and that Kane Parsons has signed on as director. According to the horror media outlet, fans can expect an announcement soon. Backrooms 2 is reportedly coming soon Backrooms originated from a photograph of a liminal space that caught the eye of Kane Parsons. He...

Between September 14th and 20th, our crew is packing their bags for Hannover, Germany, to attend IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026—globally recognized as a premier showcase for commercial vehicles, logistics, and the broader transport sector. Having participated in past editions, we are thrilled to make our grand return in 2026 to reconnect with esteemed peers and partners...

From September 14th to the 20th, our crew is thrilled to return to Hannover, Germany, for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026—globally recognized as a premier showcase for commercial vehicles, logistics, and the broader transport sector. Having participated in past editions, we eagerly anticipate reconnecting with esteemed colleagues and partners across the automotive landscape. This year, we are...

Artist Masahiro Ito spent years working on Silent Hill without going on a single date. Masahiro Ito, the artist known for his work on the Silent Hill series, recently shared posts on social media expressing regret over sacrificing his personal life for his career. The artist noted that he was immersed in his work on...

Stanley Kubrick marks a before-and-after in the history of cinema. Few directors have received as much acclaim in life and death, admired by peers and audiences alike. Kubrick might be the ultimate gateway filmmaker for cinephiles, a step beyond the delightful and accessible thrills of Quentin Tarantino but not as far removed and cerebral as...

The heroes could easily defeat the woman, but she brought along a massive friend. An extended gameplay video of Exodus, a sci-fi action RPG from Archetype Entertainment, was recently published online. The Insider Gaming YouTube channel showcased a walkthrough of one of the game’s missions. The protagonist and companions land and soon engage in a...

Developers at Rebel Wolves are celebrating their early success. In early September, The Blood of Dawnwalker launched on consoles and PC as the new vampire action RPG from the game director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Several days after release, studio Rebel Wolves announced that combined sales across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series...

Natalie Portman has welcomed her third child. The 45-year-old actress gave birth in Paris to a baby with her partner, French musician and producer Tanguy Destable. Portman is already a mother to two children from her previous marriage to director and choreographer Benjamin Millepied: 15-year-old son Aleph and 9-year-old daughter Amalia. This marks the first...

Some players expect a full announcement of a new StarCraft game to take place as early as this month. Blizzard Entertainment will soon host a showcase where developers will discuss the future of World of Warcraft, Diablo, Hearthstone, and Overwatch. A new StarCraft might also be shown during the event. Rumors about the creation of...

Playground Games abandoned its automated character generator for the new Fable because the tool produced strange and absurd results. During a recent interview, the game director of the new Fable discussed the studio’s workflow and revealed that the game’s characters were created by hand, despite the development team initially having a different plan. In an...