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Graphic: Polygon / Images: Critical Role, Wizards of the Coast and Tyler Jacobson Campaign 4 of Critical Role continues to deliver the hallmarks of an engaging Dungeons & Dragons story: sharp roleplaying, compelling characters, and tense combat. The most recent episode leaned heavily on the latter, as Dungeon Master Brennan Lee Mulligan introduced several bespoke...

The head of CI Games also promised updates on Lords of the Fallen 2 in the near future. Ahead of The Game Awards 2025, scheduled for this week, the internet has been abuzz over a strange demonic statue spotted in the Mojave Desert — photographs of which were shared by Geoff Keighley. Initially, many guessed...

Update 1.7.1 — Subterranean anomalies suppressed, power lines restored Greetings, Stalkers! With patch 1.7.1 we eradicated several troublesome underground anomalies that were siphoning artifacts across the Zone and brought back the missing power lines. Below are the specific fixes and improvements included in this release. Added a fail-safe to allow the game to start when...

Image: One-Punch Man committee via Polygon Each installment of One-Punch Man season 3 seems to fuel debate, and episode 9 was no exception. This time, the controversy centers not on animation quality but on which manga iteration of the Child Emperor vs. Phoenix Man encounter the anime chose to adapt. Ed. note: minor spoilers for...

The latest annual report from the popular social network VKontakte in collaboration with Brand Analytics has officially revealed the most discussed video games of 2025 providing a fascinating look at the current trends and preferences of the Russian gaming community. This years results have surprised many industry experts especially given the absence of major titles...

Developers’ ambitions don’t always align with what’s possible. At present, Path of Exile 2 is planned to feature 12 classes. The eighth — the Druid — is set to arrive on December 12. Originally, Grinding Gear Games hoped to have all of those classes available at the full 1.0 release of PoE 2, but the...

Image: Warner Bros. Paramount has submitted an all-cash proposal of roughly $108.4 billion to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, positioning itself against Netflix’s earlier $82.7 billion offer to buy the studio. Unlike Netflix’s plan, Paramount’s bid targets the entire WBD enterprise — including its Global Networks division that operates channels such as CNN, TBS and TNT...

The dark and challenging world of Elden Ring: Nightreign has reached a significant milestone as the development team at FromSoftware has officially announced that the game has welcomed over two million Nightfarers into the shadowed reaches of Limveld. This remarkable achievement highlights the enduring popularity of the franchise and the deep connection that audiences have...

This week, fans of The Dark Knight and admirers of Heath Ledger will be able to pre-order a new Joker statue from JND Studios that depicts him in his bank-robber guise. JND Studios has released a teaser trailer for a new Joker statue inspired by The Dark Knight, showing the character in his bank-robbing persona....

Discord is introducing a feature that lets players buy skins and other cosmetic items from selected games directly within their servers in the app. The app is becoming a marketplace for in-game cosmetics. The rollout will begin with Marvel Rivals, where users will be able to purchase skins and send them as gifts to friends....

Creative Assembly has announced that the Total War series — famed for its sprawling real-time battles and deep strategic systems — is coming to consoles on a new engine named Warcore. Warcore clears the path for forthcoming Total War entries on PlayStation and Xbox, bringing the scale, nuance, and tactical refinement expected by a new...

Image: Apple TV What is the hivemind’s true purpose in Pluribus? The series has so far offered little more than a tacit assumption that the collective is benign, while protagonist Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) channels her energy into reversing “the Joining” rather than probing its origins. It almost feels deliberate — perhaps the show wants...

With the New Year fast approaching, model Darya “floradaria” Flora has transformed into Triss Merigold — a sorceress from The Witcher universe who wouldn’t mind celebrating the holiday in the company of friends. Cosplayer Darya “floradaria” Flora opted to kick off Christmas and New Year celebrations early, aiming to lift the spirits of The Witcher...

In a strategic move that could significantly reshape the global manufacturing landscape for the gaming industry Foxconns factories in Vietnam are reportedly prepared to produce millions of Xbox consoles annually. This initiative is aimed at helping Microsoft significantly reduce production costs and mitigate the risks associated with global supply chain volatility. By shifting a larger...

Recent reports from industry insider Tom Henderson indicate that the renowned development studio Eidos Montréal is currently navigating a period of significant uncertainty following several high profile project cancellations and broken partnerships. According to Henderson the studio was previously commissioned by the Embracer Group to develop a unique title set within The Lord of the...

Xbox Support has confirmed that the issues affecting the Red Dead Redemption upgrade on Xbox Series consoles stem from the game’s developer, who is actively working to resolve the problem. The surprise announcement of a remastered Red Dead Redemption caught many who expected a similar upgrade for the sequel off guard. For several days, numerous...