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The pros and cons of the switch to digital games
While the gaming industry isn't all-digital yet, it's been heading in that direction for a while. Sony's recently announced plans to discontinue PlayStation discs in 2028 are the latest step in this shift. In the last several years, we've also seen…
It May Be Game Over For the American 'Squid Game
Before Squid Game came to a divisive end last year, it was clear Netflix wanted to expand it. Along with a game show or two, it planned to do this with an American-focused spinoff, with David Fincher said to be in charge of the project. And with…
Red Sox' latest winning streak ends at 9 games after loss to Athletics
The Boston Red Sox did something on Saturday they've rarely done in recent weeks: lose a baseball game. The Red Sox (64-52) fell 7-3 to the Athletics on Saturday evening, which snapped their nine-game winning streak. It was the club's second…
Opinion | Japan's defence white paper is the opening move in a longer game
Japan's 610-page 2026 defence white paper cements a strategic shift: Tokyo has labelled China an “unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” for the fourth straight year, a framing dating back to 2014, when a Japanese white…
Caitlin Clark earns 1-game suspension after her 8th technical foul
CHICAGO — Caitlin Clark has said everyone should use a Magic 8 Ball to determine when she'd hit the technical foul total that earns her a league suspension. If your trinket predicted Aug. 8 as the date, you might want to reconsult it for…
British Transplant Games: Team NI athletes ready to shine at Sheffield 2026
A man who was diagnosed with a rare bone marrow cancer is among 26 athletes representing Northern Ireland at this year's British Transplant Games in Sheffield. Team NI includes 20 transplant recipients and six living kidney donors competing across…
Pickleball Essentials: Elevate Your Game
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. If you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen … on the pickleball court, that is. Whether you're a seasoned player or still trying to figure out why…
Social casino games that players are loving this weekend
Players seeking social casino games can choose from hundreds of exciting options, including slots, blackjack and roulette. Popular games this weekend include Fish Tales: Double Catch Max Scatter at Mega Bonanza and Gravity Blackjack at PlayFame.
Athletics end Red Sox's bid for second 10-game win streak
BOSTON -- The way the things have gone for the Boston Red Sox since early July, it wouldn't have been surprising if they pulled off another comeback. Instead, they loaded the bases against Athletics reliever Hogan Harris after scoring a run, but…
5 Game Boy Advance Games That Take Forever To Beat
Despite its technical limitations when compared to home consoles, Nintendo 's Game Boy Advance served as a home for some pretty big titles – not only in terms of popularity, but surprisingly, in length too. The handheld device was a…
New Red Sox Superstar Adley Rutschman Sends 3-Word Response After First Game Back
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Boston Red Sox's surprise trade acquisition, Adley Rutschman, made his organizational debut Saturday, playing for Triple-A Worcester on a…
Xbox outage cripples gaming: Players unable to access digital and physical games after PlayStation issues
Xbox users are currently facing a significant disruption in their online services, reminiscent of similar recent issues with the PlayStation Network. The outage affects multiple aspects of the Xbox ecosystem, including account access, store…
Can GTA 6 Replicate the Greatest Video Game Launch of All Time?
Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter bringing you the best of Polygon, sent on Fridays and published on the site on Sundays. You can subscribe here. Breaking news at 11: Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to be a very big deal. Okay, that's not exactly new…
Netflix Reportedly Scraps David Fincher's 'Squid Game' Spinoff
Netflix has reportedly abandoned David Fincher's long-developing English-language 'Squid Game' spinoff, working-titled 'Heckler' The project had 'Utopia' creator Dennis Kelly attached to write and was set to film in the United Kingdom despite its…
The social casino games everyone is playing this weekend
Are you looking for social casino games that are actually worth your time this weekend? Our top list of popular games offers fun themes and features, perfect for your downtime gaming session. Play one or all the games suggested to get in on the…
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