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The 5 best weapons in anime (that aren't all just swords)

Anime is home to a wide swath of legendary weapons, many of them now immortalized as iconic elements of some of the best stories told in animation. From the razor-sharp Nichirin swords of Demon Slayer to the body-exploding Dominator laser pistols of Psycho-Pass , we’ve seen tradition and horror blended into some of the most unforgettable designs in the medium. source https://www.polygon.com/best-weapons-in-anime/

Saros review round-up: Easier than Returnal, but is it as special?

Reviews are in for Saros , Housemarque's follow-up to its fearsome PlayStation 5 roguelite shooter Returnal . The consensus is that Saros is considerably more welcoming than its infamously difficult predecessor, without necessarily being an easy game. But critics are somewhat split on whether that works in its favor, or whether Housemarque has succeeded in preserving what made Returnal special. source https://www.polygon.com/saros-review-roundup/

Saros review: Housemarque's new PS5 game overcorrects for Returnal's difficulty

The cycle of failure and redemption is part of the undeniable allure of the roguelike, something Saros struggles to pin down in its visually dazzling iteration of the format. A great roguelike creates empowerment through perseverance and iteration; it’s the very human experience of screwing up and trying to do a little better the next day. That’s a feeling Devraj knows all too well, which should make the format a harmonious fit for the brooding story beneath Saros’ hard sci-fi exterior. But with an overtuned emphasis on progression over skill or experimentation, Saros gives players too many opportunities to reduce Devraj’s personal journey to a numbers game. source https://www.polygon.com/saros-review/

Event Horizon's sequel comic just brought back a 232-year-old Lt. Starck

The next chapter of the Event Horizon saga is officially unfolding in the comics. After the massive success of the prequel miniseries Event Horizon: Dark Descent , IDW has dropped a sequel set 200 years in the future titled Inferno . In its first issue, the series introduces a new super-villain in devil-worshiping billionaire Daniel Durante, along with his crew of impoverished or otherwise desperate hired hands. source https://www.polygon.com/event-horizon-sequel-comic-inferno-lieutenant-starck/

Street Fighter 6 and Silent Hill 2 headline Steam's 2026 Golden Week sales

Steam's 2026 Golden Week sale might look a bit bare compared to previous years, with major publishers like Square Enix discounting a grand total of nothing. But there's still a wide selection of excellent recent games up for grabs at nice discounts. The sale is live now through May 4, though a few publishers have set their discounts to run until May 5 or May 6, depending on the game. source https://www.polygon.com/steam-golden-week-sales-2026/

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 review: The best Stranger Things season since 2019

I thought I was done with Stranger Things . source https://www.polygon.com/stranger-things-tales-from-85-review/