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The age-old science vs. faith debate is often the focal point of classic genre films. In Robert Zemeckis ’ Contact (1997), Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) embarks on a one-woman mission after scientists receive conclusive proof of extraterrestrial life. But once first contact is established, Arroway experiences something so unbelievable it cannot be proven in front of a scientific council. Religious fanatics interpret her encounter as proof of divine existence, while the scientific community views it with harsh skepticism. While Arroway isn’t able to resolve this ideological conflict, she puts her faith in this unscientific encounter after it fundamentally alters her perspective on life. source https://www.polygon.com/sydney-sweeney-immaculate-religious-horror-science-faith/

Once Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred releases , you will have the chance to put a stop to Mephisto's plans while exploring the legendary region of Skovos. Hellish enemies and old secrets await you in this new chapter of Sanctuary's story, which you can experience with one of the two new classes — or any of the classic ones. Along with the expansion, a new season will also start in Diablo 4 . source https://www.polygon.com/diablo-4-d4-lord-of-hatred-loh-dlc-release-time-edt-pdt/

Nobody before or since has made consoles like Sega did in the 1990s. The company was constantly trying new things, many of which involved attaching clunky accessories like the Sega CD or 32X onto a Genesis console. Between 1983 and 2001, it released a whopping 15 different pieces of hardware . source https://www.polygon.com/sega-game-gear-35th-anniversary/

You’d expect a media-trained K-pop star to be impossible to surprise, but when Matthew Kim , aka Big Matthew, aka BM from KARD, walks into a retro game store in New York City, he’s suddenly six years old again. Such is the power of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. source https://www.polygon.com/new-article-1776989565/

AI uprisings. The desolation of space. Echoes of Lone Wolf and Cub . Lunar exploration. Kid robot adventures. You name it and Pragmata , Capcom’s upcoming sci-fi action adventure game, seems to have something for everyone. source https://www.polygon.com/sci-fi-books-like-pragmata/

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/