The best psychological thrillers of the 2010s are so masterfully executed that their twists, dread, and moral deviance hit just as hard today as they did when they were first released. The 2010s were a golden era for adult, mid-budget psychological thrillers before streaming reshaped the theatrical…
VicelandNirvanna the Band the Show the Movie made a splash in theaters earlier this year with a stunt-filled, heartbreaking time travel adventure that had everyone wondering how it was filmed. But, just as the title says, this movie was actually the spinoff of 2017 Viceland series Nirvanna the Band…
There are a lot of excellent British TV shows still to come this year, from returning hits to brand-new book adaptations and more. British TV shows have never been as easily accessible to a wider audience as they are now; services like BritBox and PBS feature massive catalogs of innovative and…
Mother Boxes are among the most famous pieces of technology in DC history, but there are still some artifacts that ae even more dangerous. Created by the New Gods and powered by the mysterious Element X, these living supercomputers can heal injuries, manipulate energy, open Boom Tubes across the…
There are tons of turn-based RPGs that you can dive right into and spend what feels like a lifetime playing, which can be a great feeling. Of course, the length of a game is a divisive topic. Not everyone enjoys 100-hour games, often opting for shorter titles that you can beat in a few hours. In…
General Zod is one of Superman’s most iconic villains, having hounded the Man of Steel across comics, animation, and live-action films. While the villain has undergone several costume overhauls over the years, his overall design and codename have remained relatively consistent. That is now…
Historical fiction is as thrilling of a genre as fantasy or sci-fi, and this list is a primer for anyone who is looking to find this out for themselves. That's right. Want to get into historical lit, but don't know where to start? This list covers everything from new bestselling releases to…
Namor is back for Avengers: Doomsday, and the movie’s events could lead to the antihero undergoing a major shift. Tenoch Huerta debuted as Namor in 2022’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, where he served as the main antagonist. Four years later, he’s one of the many protagonists who will clash with…
Not one, not two, but three Nintendo Switch 2 games have reportedly been leaked early, ahead of their reveals. The new leak comes the way of Nash Weedle, a fairly well-known source in the world of Nintendo and a source that has proven reliable on numerous occasions. That said, he doesn’t have a…
Speed Racer fans, start your engines, because the countdown has begun for the franchise's next release, which is best described as HUGE. This upcoming release proves that even 59 years after the debut of this iconic racing anime franchise, Speed Racer remains as popular as ever among audiences.…
Bungie's masterpiece has been remade again, but no game ever needed it less 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. I remember the first time I played Halo: Combat Evolved at a friend's place.…
Avengers: Doomsday's new poster lines up perfectly with one of the biggest theories about Doctor Doom's role in the upcoming movie, making it seem all the more of a possibility for the actual story of the impending MCU film. Over the years, Marvel has certainly had no shortage of comics that have…
Joss Whedon's Firefly is one of the best space Westerns ever made, but an earlier show took that genre and added cyberpunk into the mix, creating a 26-episode masterpiece. Firefly is often considered one of the best science fiction shows ever made, and for good reason. The cast of Firefly boasted…
The Gundam franchise has gone through several major transformations since its anime inception back in 1979, with several reboots, spinoffs, and new eras for fans of the series to fall back in love with all over again. While not all of these ventures were as successful as the rest, one upcoming…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a new Ghost Rider, and the internet played an important role in getting Ryan Gosling cast as the character. It was announced on Satueday that Gosling will lead a Ghost Rider movie coming out in 2028 that Deadpool & Wolverine’s Shawn Levy will direct. This casting…
One aspect of Helldivers 2 I've repeatedly lamented is how many of its new toys are locked away inside Warbonds, with too few new weapons, equipment and stratagems unlockable through regular play. Hence, it's worth giving Arrowhead credit when they do let you unlock a new toy through spending…
Titus Welliver has established himself as one of the all-time greatest performers on the small screen, but despite his legacy, his time as a DC character has gone largely under the radar. Many actors have strong feelings about the superhero genre. Some love it, and are incredibly keen to join a…
Apple TV is all set to further level up its sci-fi game with its upcoming adaptation of one of the most seminal works in the cyberpunk subgenre, Neuromancer. The streaming service has not only dropped new key art for the upcoming series but has also released an enthralling teaser trailer. A closer…
Grand Theft Auto games are as cheap as $5 ahead of GTA 6, courtesy of new discounts from Rockstar Games. The discounts are specifically for GTA 5, GTA 4, GTA III, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas. In other words, all the modern Grand Theft Auto games. And some of these have never been available…
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. Recently, many players of Steam mega-hit Meccha Chameleon have been hit with malware, casting suspicions on the game's security. However, the developers have now confirmed that Mecca Chameleon is…
Fan-Made Portal Remake Is Ready To Ship, But Valve Reportedly Ghosted The Team Portal: Alive & Kicking, a fan-made Portal remake that was announced way back in 2011, is finally ready to launch after over a decade. But there's a hitch. According to the team, the game is currently pending Valve's…
Until now, anyway. When it comes to adult animated series, moms are usually the worst characters. Marge Simpson is easily the least funny member of the family and the same can be said for Lois Griffin on Family Guy. The tradition even dates back to the very first adult animated series, The…
Grand Theft Auto 6 is a one-in-a-million game. There aren't many studios that even have the budget to make a game this massive, and within that small club, Rockstar (and subsequently Take-Two Interactive) have money on tap. That's why the delays for GTA 6 were completely expected, even if one of…
One of Disney+'s best science fiction shows has a nearly perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, and it achieved it despite facing a massive challenge from its franchise. While Apple TV may be considered the king of sci-fi among the streaming services, Disney+ is a very close second. From Star Wars shows…