Gaming

False Memory is the perfect excuse to binge one of anime’s greatest masterpieces

• Polygon revisits FLCL ahead of new anime False Memory's release
• FLCL (2000) is a Gainax OVA about a boy's surreal coming-of-age
• Article says both stories use sci-fi surrealism to explore adolescence

Polygon's article uses the upcoming Chinese donghua series False Memory, launching free on YouTube next month, as a springboard to revisit FLCL, the acclaimed six-episode anime OVA from Studio Gainax. The writer argues both series use surreal science fiction to depict the confusion of adolescence, and encourages readers…

10 Best World War II Video Games

• Collider ranks the ten best World War II video games across genres.
• Lower entries include Easy Red II, Hell Let Loose and Men of War: Assault Squad 2.
• List highlights shooters and RTS titles offering immersive historical combat experiences.

Collider has published a ranked list of the ten best World War II video games, spanning the shooter and real-time tactics genres, aimed at fans of historical fiction and strategy or squad-based combat. The piece argues that gaming offers a more immersive way to explore the conflict than…

Halo: Combat Evolved invented Xbox, and that was just for starters

• Halo: Campaign Evolved remake prompts reflection on the original's legacy.
• Polygon writer credits Halo's sound design for its immersive impact.
• Halo and Xbox launched together in 2001, shaping gaming culture.

Polygon reflects on Halo: Combat Evolved's legacy on the occasion of its remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved, arguing that the 2001 original was defined as much by its sound design as by its gameplay innovations, and that it single-handedly established Xbox's identity in the console market. The piece frames…

Helldivers 2 is giving players a free car in October, except for those who already earned it in June

• Helldivers 2 will reportedly give away a free vehicle in October.
• Players who earned it in June may be excluded.
• Further eligibility and compensation details are unclear.

Helldivers 2 is reportedly set to give players a free vehicle in October, but those who had already earned the same reward in June will not receive it again. The situation matters because it may leave earlier participants feeling disadvantaged if the October giveaway offers no equivalent compensation.…

Resident Evil remakes allow Capcom to release yearly games in the series and invest money back into new games like Pragmata, producer says

• Resident Evil remakes fund yearly releases for Capcom, producer says
• Remake profits are reinvested into new games like Pragmata
• Strategy balances reliable revenue with riskier original projects

A Capcom producer has said that remaking older Resident Evil games allows the company to release entries in the survival horror series on a yearly basis, generating revenue that is then reinvested into new original titles such as the upcoming sci-fi game Pragmata. The comments frame the ongoing…

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s beta will have low-SBMM playlists, as Activision continues to ‘learn a lot about multiplayer matchmaking’

• Modern Warfare 4 beta to include low-SBMM playlists
• Activision says it's still learning about matchmaking
• Move likely responds to long-running SBMM community complaints

Activision has confirmed that the upcoming beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will include low-skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) playlists, as the publisher continues experimenting with how multiplayer matches are put together. Skill-based matchmaking has long been a contentious topic within the Call of Duty community, with many…

What Your Favorite Video Game Genre Says About You

• Video game genre preferences reveal personality traits and decision-making styles—RPG players value exploration and agency, FPS fans thrive under pressure, open-world enthusiasts seek freedom
• Gaming psychology shows active engagement with interactive challenges reflects how players approach problems in their broader worldview

Discover how your favorite video game genre reflects your personality, from RPGs embracing curiosity to FPS games rewarding skill and strategy.

Rockstar Games co-founder and GTA co-creator Dan Houser says he loves physical media, but digital releases have their own benefits too

• Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser expressed indifference to physical game media at Comic-Con 2026, though he believes companies should produce physical editions if consumers demand them.
• Sony announced plans to cease PlayStation disc manufacturing by 2028, meaning future games like GTA 6 will lack traditional physical releases.
• Houser noted that digital distribution has given developers valuable capabilities to patch and improve games after launch, benefiting overall software quality.

New ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Officially Unveils a Completely Unexpected Take on M. Bison From David Dastmalchian [Exclusive]

• Dastmalchian's M. Bison will focus on psychology, not physical dominance
• Director Sakurai wanted a character study before Bison's full power emerges
• Cast also includes Koji, Centineo, Liang, Momoa and Richters

David Dastmalchian has revealed new details about his portrayal of M. Bison in director Kitao Sakurai's upcoming live-action Street Fighter film, suggesting a markedly different approach to the character than fans might expect. Rather than casting a physically dominant actor to fill the villain's imposing shoulders straight away,…

Kevin Feige Pushes Back at Criticisms That Dr. Doom Hasn’t Had Thanos-Level Buildup

• Feige defends Doctor Doom's buildup ahead of Avengers: Doomsday
• Says Thanos's strong reputation only built up after the fact
• Comic Con also revealed Black Panther III and Ghost Rider casting

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has defended the buildup given to Doctor Doom ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, after fans criticised the villain's introduction as lacking the depth Thanos received before Avengers: Infinity War. Speaking after Marvel's Comic Con Hall H panel, Feige argued that Thanos's reputation as a…