The Story Behind Silent Hill: Downpour And Its Haunting Take On Psychological Horror
An interview with Tomm Hulett, producer and writer on Silent Hill: Downpour
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Dungeon Crawler Carl meets The Finals in this wild new FPS
Like or Die is an upcoming FPS game from Korean developer NC, revealed for the first time during Gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live showcase. My first thought was that it looks a lot like Embark Studios' The Finals — from the environmental destruction and the abilities on show,…
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Solaris in Xenogears Is A Disturbing But Fascinating Journey Into Human Nature
Xenogears has one of the most ambitious and complex narratives ever told
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Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger Confirms He Already Has Sequels in Mind
Weapons director Zach Cregger is aiming for a very different approach with his new adaptation of Resident Evil. Rather than adapting the characters and narrative of Capcom's survival-horror game franchise, Cregger is instead translating what it feels like to exist in one of…
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Resident Evil's Zach Cregger: What Being 'Faithful' Really Means
Zach Cregger knows Resident Evil. The plots, yes, but also the panic. The dread of loading your last two bullets as you creep around a corner. The flailing terror of being ambushed and forgetting how to aim. Smashing buttons and running like hell to get a grip on what to do next.
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26 Years Later, the Best 'Dilbert' Quote Remains a Comic Strip Classic Despite Its Controversial Creator
Had he kept his mouth shut about his racist views for just a couple of years longer, we might never know how hate-filled the guy was, but I tend to think it’s good that he revealed his true nature before he died. Otherwise, the undeserving man would have been more celebrated…
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Dawn Of Sorrow’s Tactical Soul System Made It One Of The Best Castlevania Games
The tactical soul system empowered gamers with an overwhelming number of play styles
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Big Rumors Are Circulating Ahead Of The September 2026 Nintendo Direct And A New Leaker Just Nuked Their YouTube Comments
A new Nintendodogs is also claimed to be on the way
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Sony Is Reportedly Bringing Killzone Back Over A Decade Later
But what form it will take is still unclear
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Sexy Fire Emblem-Inspired Game Food Devils Officially Claims November Release
As part of our big 2026 Fall Preview, Polygon can exclusively reveal that Food Devils, an upcoming strategy RPG from Studio Daimon, will launch on Nov. 5. The game is shaping up to be a late-year indie darling, thanks to its eclectic yet engrossing mix of hot demons with tactics…
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Mr. Jambo's Kyle Gordon Reveals His Terrible Video Game Inspirations
I feel a deep connection with musician-comedian Kyle Gordon based solely on his pop-culture touchstones. Whether he’s spoofing Eurodance hard enough to mint a song of the summer, making hyper-specific gags about SSX Tricky NPCs, or traveling all the way to Africa to send up…
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Slay the Spire Fans Need to Devour This New Game for Art Alone
Shroom and Gloom, which goes into Early Access on Sept. 10, drops players into a fire-lit dungeon overrun with mycelium. Players use two decks: one that will help them navigate the winding subterranean tunnels and another to battle the monsters lurking within. As you chart a…
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Dreamworks Unveils Its Dreamiest Animated Character Since Shrek
Netflix and Sony won't deliver the next dose of Kpop Demon Hunters for at least a few more years, but in the meantime, DreamWorks is poised to fill that void with something arguably even better. The Universal-owned animation studio is set to release its new film, Forgotten…
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An Iconic Playstation FPS Is Coming Back, Claims New Report
A Killzone remaster is in the works, according to a report from Mp1st. The article claims that Guerrilla Games is teaming up with a third-party studio, and while Mp1st couldn't get "definitive confirmation," they're led to believe it's with People Can Fly, the studio behind…
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Onimusha Sells 1 million in a Day as Capcom Vows to 'Re-activate' More Old Series
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is yet another hit for Capcom. The first new mainline title in the historical action series in 20 years, Way of the Sword sold over 1 million copies on its first day of release, the developer/publisher announced Monday.
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The 10 Most Important Movies Coming This Fall
When you think of fall, you may imagine the cozy comfort of staying at home with your covers up to your chin, cup of hot cider in your hand, and watching something nostalgic, kooky, scary, or all three. After all, fall signals the arrival of Halloween and the early, chilly days…
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15 Biggest New Video Games Releasing This Fall That Will Define 2026
Your video game backlog is about to get very crowded. Fall is always a busy season for new video games, but this year feels different (just check out our full fall preview). That’s largely thanks to Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set to take over the world come November. It’s so…
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Brandon Sanderson Reveals the Fatal Fantasy Mistake That Derailed Game of Thrones
Brandon Sanderson is one of the biggest voices in the fantasy genre. More than a writer and publisher, he's an audience-friendly scholar. Somehow he finds time to expand the Cosmere on a near-annual basis and also deliver lectures on Tolkien’s magic systems. There’s a reason we…
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