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Netflix’s Steel Ball Run had a successful two-episode premiere on March 19, but was soon followed by a release schedule controversy that raised concerns about the ongoing adaptation, with fans waiting endlessly for episode 2. After experiencing backlash, Netflix announced that the story’s 2nd stage would have a Fall 2026 release window, and that future episodes will adhere to a weekly release format broken up into cours (batches of episodes with breaks in between). source https://www.polygon.com/steel-ball-run-episode-2-second-stage-jesus-christ-explained/

One of the key things that director Jon Favreau stressed about The Mandalorian and Grogu is that he wanted the movie to be an “understandable enough standalone experience.” To sum up, you don’t need to have watched, read or listened to anything else to enjoy the first Star Wars film since 2019. However, as with every new Star Wars media out there, if you have done your homework — aka, consumed an unholy amount of Star Wars — there are plenty of recognizable faces that show up in Favreau’s new film. source https://www.polygon.com/star-wars-embo-mandalorian-and-grogu-bounty-hunter/

Thankfully, there’s no bad blood between two studios that share a love for retro games. In an email interview with Polygon, Doinksoft developer Cullen Dwyer explained why the team decided to clear the stage for Yacht Club. Although it threw a slight wrench into Doinksoft’s plan, the studio is thrilled to see more “modern retro” games that connect gaming’s past to its present, from Zelda to Dark Souls. source https://www.polygon.com/dark-scroll-summer-preview-interview/

Star Wars is back in movie theaters for the first time since 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian and Grogu . The continuation of the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian follows bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his adorable foundling, better known as Baby Yoda , as they hunt down an Imperial officer for the New Republic. source https://www.polygon.com/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-streaming-release-date-disney-plus/

The Forza Horizon 6 map offers a complete and delightful feast for anyone who loves Japan and enjoys the idea of exploring the country's diverse regions. As you travel across its nine regions — Tokyo City, Sotoyama, Takashiro, Hokubu, Ito, Minamino, Nangan, Ohtani, and Shimanoyama — you'll have the chance to visit historical towns, famous temples, and the streets of Tokyo. Whether you're participating in an official Horizon Festival race, competing in the night races taking place all over the place, or completing deliveries as part of the Raku Raku Express team, there's always something to do. source https://www.polygon.com/map/forza-horizon-6-fh6-japan-interactive/

Fresh off this week's launch of the Prologue Demo for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales , Square Enix and Team Asano have revealed some fresh details about the game's story. The new information centers around the game's earliest time period, and elements of it might sound familiar to fans of the classic '90s RPG Chrono Trigger . Sure, any RPG with a time-travel element is inevitably going to invite that comparison, but the analogy runs deeper than usual here. The Adventures of Elliot team describes the period as follows: source https://www.polygon.com/adventures-of-elliot-chrono-trigger-age-of-budding/