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Graphic: Polygon | Source images: Dragonsteel Books; Warner Bros. Pictures The prolific fantasy luminary Brandon Sanderson is officially ushering his expansive Cosmere universe into the cinematic spotlight following a monumental deal with Apple TV+. In a recent installment of his Intentionally Blank podcast, Sanderson revealed that while Mistborn has flirted with Hollywood before, this marks...

In February 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James initiated a high-profile lawsuit against Valve, targeting the randomized loot box mechanics found in flagship titles such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2. According to reporting from Reuters, James alleged that these mystery boxes facilitate illicit gambling and pose an addictive risk to...

Valve contends that the prosecutor’s demands far exceed existing legal frameworks and could have a detrimental impact on both the player base and the wider industry. Valve has officially responded to the lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which alleges that loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2...

With hundreds of titles debuting on Steam weekly, it is easy to overlook some high-quality free-to-play gems. We have curated five of the most intriguing recent arrivals on Valve’s platform that you can experience without spending a cent. Whether you are looking for strategic combat or brain-teasing puzzles, your next favorite pastime might be just...

Sombr attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 1, 2026. Gilbert Flores/Billboard During a recent performance in London, rising pop star sombr abruptly halted his set to reprimand event security after a concertgoer appeared to lose consciousness in the crowd without receiving immediate assistance. The incident took place at the O2 Academy...

The company maintains that the future of next-generation gaming lies in a PC-first development philosophy. During the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft signaled a strategic shift, advising the developer community that the most effective way to “create for Xbox” moving forward is to “prioritize PC architecture.” Jason Ronald, Vice President of Xbox, also detailed a...

The baseline performance target for the new certification has been established at a native 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second. At the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Valve detailed the technical requirements for its upcoming “Steam Machine Verified” compatibility tier. This program is designed to standardize the user experience for a new generation of Steam...

Marcello Hernandez learned the hard way that there is no substitute for the real Harry Styles. In a fresh teaser for Saturday Night Live released this Wednesday, the comedian found himself in an awkward spot after getting a bit too immersive with his impersonation of the pop icon ahead of Styles’ upcoming double-duty stint as...

Alpha development kits are set to be distributed to industry partners. During the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft Gaming shared new insights into its upcoming hardware initiative, currently known by the codename “Project Helix.” At the Xbox Developer Summit, the company announced that alpha versions of the system are scheduled to reach developers starting in...

A new patch for Team Fortress 2 has been deployed. These adjustments will be implemented automatically once the game is restarted. The primary highlights of this update include: Resolved a client-side instability issue triggered by material proxies. Corrected a bug preventing the Scout’s “NegativeVocalization04” audio cues from playing in Mann vs. Machine due to a...

It is difficult to process that Nier: Automata is now nearly a decade old. Despite its monumental success—surpassing 10 million copies sold by early 2026—fans are still waiting for a true successor. While Square Enix recently teased the future of the franchise with a cryptic “to be continued” video, players looking for that specific brand...

While the initial Early Access build of Solasta 2 offers roughly 10 to 15 hours of gameplay, I found myself spending a disproportionate amount of time immersed in the character creation suite. Tactical Adventures returns with the signature hook that defined its predecessor: instead of managing a single protagonist and a rotating cast of NPCs,...

In-game probabilities often deviate significantly from what is shown in the user interface. The developers of the acclaimed title Dispatch recently admitted that their mission success rates aren’t entirely transparent. In doing so, they followed the design philosophy of Firaxis, the creators of the XCOM series. During a GDC session, the developers revealed that the...

Every so often, a developer crafts an experience so transcendent that it earns them a permanent spot on your “must-watch” list. That was my reality in 2020 after experiencing Spiritfarer, the hauntingly beautiful “cozy management” title from Thunder Lotus Games. Its poignant exploration of grief and the afterlife resonated so deeply that I vowed to...