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The reviews for Saros, the eagerly awaited successor to Housemarque’s punishing PS5 roguelite Returnal, have officially arrived. The prevailing consensus is that while Saros is decidedly more accessible than its notorious predecessor, it is far from a walk in the park. Critics remain somewhat divided on whether this shift in difficulty serves the game or...

SXSW London Tim P. Whitby/Artforum With just over a month remaining until the festivities begin, SXSW London has officially unveiled the complete musical roster for its highly anticipated 2026 showcase, running from June 1st through June 6th. Now entering its sophomore year, the festival will transform a variety of vibrant creative hubs across East London—including...

Developer Above the Desk and publisher Wandering Wizard have announced the Steam release of their unique title, Above the Snow. This narrative-driven tycoon game transports players to the snowy Alps of the 1960s, challenging them to take over and run a mountain shelter. In Above the Snow, players do more than just provide a warm...

Greetings, Expeditioners! We are thrilled to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! To mark this milestone, we’ve prepared a special update. Here is a breakdown of what’s included in this patch: New Additions Commemorative Anniversary Hairstyles: Celebrate the occasion with new looks for the team! Gustave: Acquire his anniversary haircut from the...

Arjun Devraj is locked in a struggle that defies brute strength. As the beleaguered protagonist of Saros—the latest science-fiction shooter from Returnal creator Housemarque—he finds himself trapped in a harrowing, cyclical nightmare. On a planet where psychological decay sets in faster than physical injury, Devraj faces hordes of hostile creatures and rogue machines. Failure isn’t...

Xbox’s newly appointed leadership is aggressively overhauling Microsoft’s gaming division. In a company-wide memo distributed this past Thursday, Chief Content Officer Matt Booty and CEO Asha Sharma announced that the “Microsoft Gaming” branding is being retired in favor of a unified identity, while signaling a critical strategic pivot regarding exclusivity, release timing, and the integration...

Photo: Kane Skennar/Netflix Cinema has maintained a long, storied fascination with Richard Connell’s 1924 short story, The Most Dangerous Game. The tale of a jaded aristocrat turning his private island into a human hunting ground remains an incredibly versatile blueprint—much like the endless parade of shark thrillers that studios continue to churn out. This fascination...

When New Pokémon Snap arrived in 2021, it felt like an outlier. It wasn’t interested in traditional progression or complex objectives; instead, it championed a “cozy” atmosphere where the experience mattered far more than the gameplay loop. Despite years of fan anticipation, many critics initially dismissed the title as a relatively safe, conservative entry for...

My four-year-old recently mastered our TV remote, which inevitably led her to discover the genre my wife calls “brainrot”—that frantic, hyper-stimulating content on YouTube that seems designed solely to hijack a toddler’s attention span without providing a shred of actual substance. In a pivot toward more intentional screen time, Polygon can exclusively reveal that Toy...

The latest array of bonuses, discounts, and weekly content updates in GTA Online is live and will remain active through April 29. Contents Recent Updates High-Yield Activities Exclusive Rewards Lucky Wheel Prize LS Car Meet Showroom Lineups Weekly Discounts Gun Van Inventory Active Challenges Additional Bonuses Recent Updates As of Tuesday, April 21, the seasonal...

During Dream Dives, shop inventories in Tartarus or the Summit now feature a higher probability of offering Boons when these areas serve as the first or second Region. During Dream Dives, gold rewards from encounters in Tartarus or the Summit have been slightly bolstered when encountered as the first or second Region. During Dream Dives,...

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend the “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood” premiere at the Chinese Theatre, July 2019. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Sam Asghari is voicing his support for his former spouse, Britney Spears, as she pursues treatment in a wellness facility following her recent arrest on suspicion of DUI. During an encounter in...

Initial reactions to Andy Serkis’ star-studded, animated reimagining of George Orwell’s seminal 1945 novel, Animal Farm, have surfaced, revealing a deeply polarized audience. While the project hasn’t been universally panned—several critics have praised the bold creative choices made by Serkis and screenwriter Nicholas Stoller—others remain profoundly skeptical. Supporters seem to appreciate the modern flair injected...

Thomas Bangalter Thomas Bangalter, one half of the legendary electronic duo Daft Punk, is set to unveil his latest studio effort, Mirage – Ballet For 16 Dancers, on June 5. The composition was meticulously crafted as the sonic backbone for Mirage, a touring ballet production hosted by Geneva’s Grand Théâtre de Genève. A collaborative masterwork...