BG3 Fans, We've Been Pronouncing Astarion's Name Wrong
Polygon.comby Rebecca Corgan26 Aug 2026
Over the course of more than 236 hours of voice acting in Baldur’s Gate 3, no character in the game ever says Astarion’s full name out loud.
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top 34%GTA 6's First Official Preview Reveals 5 Juicy New Details
Polygon.comby Patricia Hernandez26 Aug 2026
As Grand Theft Auto 6 leakers threaten to spoil the game, Rockstar is stepping in to give fans a more polished look at it ahead of Netflix's trailer reveal.
New James Bond 007 Actor Shortlist Shrinks to Just 6 Actors
Polygon.comby Sam Hill26 Aug 2026
James Bond is more than a character. He’s a cinematic icon. Since Sean Connery first introduced audiences to Ian Fleming’s British superspy in 1962’s Dr.
A New D&D Game Will Let You Live Every Adventurer's Dream
Polygon.comby Francesco Cacciatore26 Aug 2026
There's a new Dungeons & Dragons game in town, and I'm not talking about Warlock, the much-anticipated action-adventure game presented during Gamescom Opening Night Live.
After 3 Hours, I Can Say Game of Thrones Finally Has a Worthy Video Game
Polygon.comby Sam Nelson26 Aug 2026
HBO’s Game of Thrones changed television by delivering unprecedented spectacle in the form of epic battles involving multiple armies, legendary heroes and villains, and mythical monsters like...
CD Projekt Red Officially Reveals First Look at New Witcher Release
Polygon.comby Elijah Gonzalez26 Aug 2026
Gamescom is in full swing, and the show has already been a great one for Witcher fans. On Tuesday at Gamescom Opening Night Live, CD Projekt Red announced that a remastered version of The Witcher...
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Reviews Suggest It Won’t Be Another GOTY Contender
Polygon.comby Giovanni Colantonio26 Aug 2026
In 2022, Asobo Studio had a breakthrough moment with A Plague Tale: Requiem. The stealth game impressed critics enough to earn a Game of the Year nomination at the 2022 Game Awards, thanks to its...
Meta’s 'Social Media Addiction' Lawsuit Ends In Shocking $17B Settlement
Polygon.comby Patricia Hernandez26 Aug 2026
Big tech companies with seemingly endless coffers are good at avoiding real punishment, even when they technically lose a major lawsuit.
One Grotesque 1999 Card Makes an Underrated Final Fantasy Commander a Total Powerhouse
Polygon.comby Corey Plante26 Aug 2026
Four days after Final Fantasy 8 launched in Japan on Feb. 11, 1999, Magic: The Gathering released an unassuming little creature called Bone Shredder as part of its Urza’s Legacy expansion.
The Week's Best Video Game Trailer Arms Gangsters with American Flags
Polygon.comby Jen Glennon26 Aug 2026
Europe's largest video game showcase, Gamescom, kicked off earlier this week with a two-hour showcase featuring new and previously announced games.
Video Game Icon Tim Curry Dies at 80
Polygon.comby Michael McWhertor26 Aug 2026
Tim Curry, the beloved English actor who played iconic and eccentric roles like the scientist Dr.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Feels More Like a Tomb Raider Game
Polygon.comby Willa Rowe26 Aug 2026
If you were to ask the average gamer what they knew about the Plague Tale series, you'd probably get a one-word answer: rats.
Xbox’s Disc-To-Digital Program Officially Revealed, Launches Next Week
Polygon.comby Willa Rowe26 Aug 2026
Xbox has officially revealed a new disc-to-digital program that will allow players to add physical copies of their games to a digital library.
Ridley Scott Confirms an Unexpected Alien Sequel Is on the Way
Polygon.comby Elijah Gonzalez26 Aug 2026
For those who have been waiting with bated breath for a resolution to Alien: Covenant’s cliffhanger ending, here’s some good news.
GTA 6 Leaks Keep Spilling In Defiance of Rockstar's 'Heartbreaking' Response
Polygon.comby Patricia Hernandez26 Aug 2026
On Wednesday morning, Rockstar Games finally broke the silence on the ongoing Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks at the hands of a hacking group called Cyberleek.
Xbox Confirms New $899 Hardware Release With Official Pre-Order Launch
Polygon.comby Michael McWhertor26 Aug 2026
For Xbox's 25th anniversary, Microsoft is releasing a limited-edition commemorative console that harkens back to the brand's roots.
Critical Role Opens Up About How Its Players Get Paid If They ‘Die’
Polygon.comby Aimee Hart26 Aug 2026
After eleven years sitting at a table playing Dungeons & Dragons together, Critical Role has grown from a streaming show on Geek & Sundry into a multimedia empire.
Stephen King’s Unforgettable Thriller Masterpiece Has Officially Vanished From Streaming
Polygon.comby Adam Barnhardt26 Aug 2026
When it comes to horror, nobody stands atop the genre like Stephen King. Since his first release — Carrie — in 1974, King has become arguably the most famous author of the modern age, both within...
Lego Officially Reveals New Mario Sets That Fans Have Been Begging For
Polygon.comby Elijah Gonzalez26 Aug 2026
Nintendo and Lego’s partnership continues to go strong. Lego Group just fully revealed its new Super Mario set at Gamescom, featuring a long-awaited addition: minifigures.
Ryan Gosling Uses His Barbie Power to Bring Back the Flintstones in the Weirdest Way Possible
Polygon.comby Willa Rowe26 Aug 2026
Ryan Gosling has been incredibly booked and busy of late. He starred in the lead role in the sci-fi smash hit Project Hail Mary earlier this year.