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October 2026 brings five significant Xbox releases aimed at revitalising the platform following a difficult year of layoffs and departures. - Gears of War: E-Day presents a prequel to the franchise featuring traditional testosterone-fuelled action gameplay and Horde mode. - Star Wars: Galactic Racer applies Burnout's high-speed racing…
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s multiplayer offers thrilling, scenic aerial matches and strong co-operative modes, but its live-service structure gets in the way. The reviewer says the action is among the best they have played this year, while convoluted menus and frequent navigation make routine tasks feel…
Wizards of the Coast released a Secret Lair Superdrop featuring Magic: The Gathering cards inspired by the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, generating significant anticipation amongst fans of the crossover. Despite featuring visually stunning artwork by Scott Watabane and other artists, along with solid reprints like Swan…
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will add Collateral, a Search and Destroy-style mode with a money-based equipment system inspired by Counter-Strike. It could make each round more tactical, as players must weigh the risks of spending on gear against saving money for later. Players start with pistols…
Secretlab has partnered with Polygon's podcast "Point It Out" to give away a Secretlab ATLAS ergonomic task chair to listeners. This marks the latest in a series of chair giveaways from the partnership between the gaming publication and the furniture company. The Secretlab ATLAS is an ergonomic task…
Rockstar Games has revealed extensive details about Grand Theft Auto 6's wildlife system through an exclusive Game Informer cover story, showcasing an unprecedented level of environmental immersion for the franchise. The developer has created over 170 distinct animal species across Leonida (a fictional Florida-inspired setting), each with authentic…
Polygon’s reviewer says *Control Resonant* reaches its high point roughly 15 hours in, when protagonist Dylan Faden descends beneath Manhattan into The Underpass. This stark, surreal zone replaces the game’s dense city streets with isolated platforms and pipes suspended in darkness, and the reviewer argues that its unusual…
End of Abyss is a new horror Metroidvania game developed by Section 9 Interactive, a studio founded by former Little Nightmares creators, which combines the atmospheric dread of that series with '90s sci-fi horror elements. The game follows Cel, a technician exploring an abandoned underground facility, and uses…
Michael Showalter's film adaptation of "Verity" presents a mixed critical reception, with the lead actresses delivering compelling performances in an erotic thriller whilst the director's cautious approach undermines the genre's potential. Despite a promising Gothic premise based on a bestselling novel, Showalter fails to commit to the dark,…
“The Angels Take Manhattan” brings the 11th Doctor, Amy and Rory to New York, where Weeping Angels have made an apartment building a trap for people sent back in time. A detective novel written by River Song recounts events across past and present, while warning that knowing what…
The article presents five lines from science-fiction films released so far in the 2020s, arguing that strong writing has helped make it a successful decade for the genre. It highlights films including the *Dune* series, *Mickey 17*, *28 Years Later* and *Superman*, while noting that the selection is…
The article lists ten acclaimed Super Nintendo games that are still absent from Nintendo Switch Online, arguing that the service has restored many of the console’s best-known titles but leaves notable gaps. It highlights the range of the SNES library, from shooters and role-playing games to racing and…
The article examines ten video games that were cancelled during development despite significant investment and fan anticipation, exploring why these lost titles continue to haunt the gaming community years later. Each cancellation represents squandered creative potential, whether due to strategic business decisions, resource reallocation, or poor performance of…
Sean Gunn says Maxwell Lord, his corporate mogul character in DC Studios’ revamped universe, will appear in at least two more DCU projects. He would not confirm whether one is the upcoming film *Man of Tomorrow*, leaving the character’s next appearances undisclosed. The article describes Lord as a…
Brandon Sanderson's laws of magic systems—that rules must be clear and learnable, and that limitations make magic interesting—are exemplified by several video games where players must master mechanics to succeed. - **Dishonored** grants protagonist Corvo powers from the Outsider, a supernatural entity; the game tracks every action via…
Rockstar has officially revealed three major gameplay enhancements for Grand Theft Auto 6 via Game Informer's cover story. The highly anticipated crime simulator will feature significantly improved animals, weather systems, and NPC generation that showcase the technical ambitions for the year's biggest gaming release. The game will include…
Lego and Toei Animation have announced a new partnership with the release of Lego's first Dragon Ball set, launching this November. This marks a significant milestone for the franchise, bringing one of anime's most iconic properties into the Lego portfolio for the first time, with plans for additional…
The Simpsons producer Mike Price has shared details about Season 38 of the long-running animated series, discussing the creative process behind the season premiere and upcoming episodes. The season 38 premiere, titled "The Children's Book Job," features a memorable sequence where Homer transforms into a hippopotamus after suffering…
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave uses religion as more than a shorthand for villainy, the writer argues. In Dietrich’s route, an explanation of the magical Crest Stones draws on ideas resembling Catholic transubstantiation, giving the story a more considered way to explore the relationship between divine power and humanity.…
Polygon ranks five notable Snoopy quotes, arguing that his thought bubbles in the comic strips reveal a thoughtful side often missing from the television specials and films. The piece also highlights Lucy’s “Happiness is a warm puppy” as its choice for the greatest quote about Snoopy, while distinguishing…