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Simu Liu's Adaptation Of Hit Action Video Game Gets Best Update Yet
Simu Liu finally gives fans a much-needed update about his upcoming action film. Liu's highly anticipated video game adaptation, Sleeping Dogs, is officially on its way to the big screen. And the project has received its most encouraging update so…
The 12 Best Video Games of the 2020s (So Far), Ranked
Video games have grown more and more since the humble days of arcades and 8-bit consoles to be one of the most profitable and massively successful entertainment mediums in the world. With massive technological growth and an overall passion for the…
The 10 Greatest Digital Exclusive Video Games Right Now
It is sad to see, but physical video games are slowly dying, especially with the recent announcement that PlayStation will be moving away from physical releases in general. While fans are encouraged to buy physical games like Red Dead Redemption 2…
10 Greatest Video Game Villains of All Time, Ranked
There are almost too many great villains in video games. It's one of the best problems to have, as nearly every major franchise has at least one villain they can point to as a stalwart defender of villainy. To be one of the best ever made, however…
'Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing' reaches last day at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Sunday was the last chance for visitors to see the 'Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing' exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibit gives people a chance to see the history of Spider-Man. from his first comic book…
NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Monday, August 17 (On A Bender)
Looking for Sunday's Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here: ForbesNYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Sunday, August 16 (Learn By Doing) The New York Times' Strands puzzle is a play on the classic word search. It's in beta…
If you collect physical media, start doing these 3 things today
There's a fundamental shift afoot when it comes to the physical media market. Most of us likely felt the tectonic plates quaking beneath our metaphorical feet the moment Sony announced a firm cutoff for physical PlayStation games production. It was…
New Research: Short-Form Video Addiction Is Dismantling Kids' Resilience
RUESSELSHEIM, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Children play video games on smartphones while attending a public event on September 22, 2012 in Ruesselsheim, Germany. Smartphones, with their access to social networks, high-resolution screens, video games…
One Of Doc Brown's Best Quotes Proves Why Back To The Future 4 Could Never Happen
The chances of a fourth Back to the Future movie happening are incredibly slim, and one of Doc Brown's greatest quotes explains exactly why that's a good thing. Nearly 40 years after the release of the original Back to the Future, Robert Zemeckis…
Jiu-Jitsu, Restaurant Jobs, And 15 Other Jobs And Hobbies That People Swear Are MAJOR Red Flags For Relationships
'I left my ex-husband because of his obsession with video games. He would stay up until 4 a.m. gaming, but couldn't feed our newborn? Oh, and he burned our house down because he was gaming and forgot he was cooking. He didn't get into video games…
The Witcher 3: The Last Wish Is The Perfect Prequel
Despite The Witcher video game franchise beginning back in 2007 with the launch of the aptly named The Witcher by CD Projekt RED, which was later followed by The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in 2011, it is safe to say that 2015's The Witcher 3:…
Remembering Hayden Panettiere's biggest TV roles from Heroes to Nashville
Actress and singer Hayden Panettiere has tragically died at the age of 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, released a statement to NBC News, which read: 'It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. 'She was an…
Alibaba Sells Lingxi Games for Over $1.5 Billion Amid AI Push
Alibaba Group is reportedly selling its gaming subsidiary Lingxi Games in a transaction that could value the Chinese video game studio at more than $1.5 billion, as the technology giant redirects resources toward artificial intelligence and cloud…
The Real E3 Replacement is Almost Here
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. Gamescom is just around the corner, which means previews of video games due in the late summer and…
'Scuffed As Hell': Sonic's Latest Redesign Has Left Fans Fuming
Sonic redesigns rarely tend to go down well. Hearken back to 2019, when the design for the Blue Blur's silver-screen debut was revealed. It was heavily mocked, with the Hedgehog looking more like a rat, which led to a huge redesign and a delay for…
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