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7 upcoming video game shows and movies I'm most excited for
I'm a huge video game lover. If I'm not watching a show or movie, I'm usually playing one of my favorite games in my spare time or watching theory videos about some of my favorite franchises. That's probably why video game adaptations have always…
June 2026 Video Game Releases: Full List And Highlights
Although summer months can tend to be a bit slower for major video game releases, an exciting new title from Square Enix, the first major Star Fox release in years, and two new ports for one of the best games in recent memory mean June 2026 is not…
Paramount+'s Divisive Sci-Fi Video Game Series Is So Good, It Deserves Another Chance
Once thought to be the bane of Hollywood, video game adaptations are now among the biggest hits in movies and television. Sonic the Hedgehog is a beloved blockbuster franchise, Fallout and The Last of Us smash streaming records while gathering…
Who is the Madden 27 cover athlete? Why some think Bears QB Caleb Williams is face of 2026 video game | Sporting News
Gracing the cover of 'Madden NFL,' EA Sports' longtime NFL video game franchise, has become a right of passage among ascending stars in the league. From Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, to Calvin Johnson, Richard Sherman and Saquon Barkley, only…
Prime Video Officially Revives a 'Game of Thrones' Icon's Forgotten Historical Epic
Fans of sweeping romance movies about unrequited love are in for a treat this June. Perhaps the closest any movie has come to matching the heartbreak of La La Land, besides the underseen indie gem Blue Jay, is a musical based on one of the most…
The Stop Killing Games movement hits another major milestone as a game preservation bill passes California State Assembly vote
The California State Assembly has passed a new bill detailed by Stop Killing Games, in another major step forward for the global game preservation movement. In a video posted on Stop Killing Games' YouTube channel (via IGN), California State…
The Future Of Horror Filmmaking Is YouTube ... If You're A Dude
Horror, as a genre, has always been a sanctuary for artists creating work outside the status quo, with underground, regional, and micro-budget films frequently finding audiences beyond the traditional studio system. It's unsurprising that an online…
Crunchyroll's Latest Romance Anime Is More Than Its Ridiculous Name
Over the past few years, a few new trends have emerged in anime. Isekai has become one of the most popular genres on the planet, shōnen series are darker than ever, and a decent portion of the anime/manga world has dedicated itself to some of…
James Lowe: Future of Leinster and Ireland wing uncertain as contract expiry nears
Andy Gray BBC Sport NI Journalist The future of Ireland and Leinster wing James Lowe remains uncertain after his record-breaking night against the Lions. The 33-year-old's contract will expire at the end of the season and there has not been any…
Steam Deck's sudden $300 price hike is terrible news for millions of gamers
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. It's been a fantastic month for new video game releases. Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the…
Evangelion's Creator Has A Dire Warning For The Anime Industry, And Even Critics Have To Admit He Has A Point
For decades, the rapid rise in anime's popularity has sparked debate among production teams about whether Japanese anime should be altered to appeal to a broader audience or whether international viewers should be expected to engage with anime on…
From Kyle Field to Your Console: Predicting Texas A&M's EA CFB 27 Ratings
EA's new and improved College Football video game has taken the world by storm, with its 2024 revival so highly anticipated and played that EA produced another in 2025 and will return yet again for College Football 27 in 2026. In the game format…
It's Official, The Legend of Zelda Movie's Latest Addition Is Great News For Gamers
Despite being announced back in 2023, the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda video game series is still shrouded in mystery. The plot of the film remains unknown, as does its overall tone, aside from the small…
Holy Atmosphere, Batman: Playing 'Arkham Asylum' For The First Time
After eyeing the the recent release of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and playing Arkham -inspired indie gem Replaced, I finally decided to sit down and start playing Rocksteady's 2009 foray into the Batman's dark, cinematic universe. I…
Marathon's second season is a chance for Bungie to turn things around
In the volatile world of live-service shooters, the game needs to stop wasting players' time. In the volatile world of live-service shooters, the game needs to stop wasting players' time. Nick Statt is a Senior Producer on Decoder. Previously, he…
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