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Xbox CEO teases The Elder Scrolls 6's title and praises the game's scale and story

After years of Todd Howard talking about The Elder Scrolls 6 in the vaguest terms possible, few could have predicted the juiciest update on the game would come from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. On Aug. 11, Sharma posted on her X account : "Live playthrough of The Elder Scrolls VI : ******** this morning. The scale and grandeur are incredible. The story is even greater." A few choice words, but enough to get fans excited. More importantly, we now have a clue about the game's full title. source https://www.polygon.com/the-elder-scrolls-6-title-asha-sharma-xbox/

Pokémon Winds and Waves Massive Leak May Finally Make Series Haters Happy

Since 2014, one man in particular — Shigeru Ohmori — has overseen the majority of Pokémon games released by Game Freak. From Pokémon Omega Ruby and Sapphire all the way to Pokémon Pokopia , Ohmori has had a major influence on modern Pokémon as we know it. According to leaks, that multi-generational pocket monster run may finally be coming to an end. source https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-winds-waves-new-directors-tani-ichiraku-ohmori/

X-Men ‘97 Post-Credits Scene Teases Season 3’s Supervillain Team-Up

A post-credits scene in the season 1 finale of X-Men ‘97 teased the appearance of Apocalypse , the immortal mutant who served as the primary villain of season 2. The Marvel show’s second season ended on Aug. 12, and you’ll want to watch the credits for a preview of the next big threat the X-Men will be facing. If you missed it or want a breakdown of all the details, here’s what the teaser can tell us about what’s in store for season 3. source https://www.polygon.com/x-men-97-post-credits-scene-explained-season-2-finale/

Halloween: The Game Won’t Be Sold in Australia, and Weed May Be the Reason Why

On Sept. 9, Michael Myers returns in Halloween: The Game . Players will get to step into the oversized shows of the ruthless killer or try their best to escape his grasp. Unfortunately, not every region will be able to enjoy the experience, as Halloween: The Game will not be available for sale in Australia and New Zealand. source https://www.polygon.com/halloween-the-game-wont-be-playable-in-australia-and-new-zealand/

Upcoming RPG Promises Neverwinter Nights Vibes With a Steampunk Touch

When it comes to RPGs, with a few notable exceptions, my tastes always lead me back to the golden era of CRPGs: It's hard to beat classic masterpieces like Planescape: Torment , Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, or Neverwinter Nights . Some modern games have positioned themselves as spiritual successors to that genre, like Pillars of Eternity , but in general it's hard to find new games that capture the feeling of these classics. Enter Covenant of Gears: The Three Musketeers . source https://www.polygon.com/covenant-of-gears-three-musketeers-classic-rpg/

Netflix's The Last House ending explained by director: 'We humans are the bad guys of this planet'

I audibly yelped “HELL YEAH” when I realized what was really going on in Netflix’s The Last House . As I learned later talking with friends and colleagues, the movie’s Cloverfield -esque mystery box may have gotten a little soggy by the third act twist — was this a Chubby Rain alien invasion situation? Not quite. source https://www.polygon.com/the-last-house-director-dives-into-a-murky-ending-of-cosmic-proportions/

The Most Unhinged Sci-Fi Anime of 2026 Already Feels Like an Instant Cult Classic

Some anime announce themselves through spectacle, arriving with explosive animation and ideas so strange they immediately demand attention. But the best of them understand that spectacle alone is only a starting point; beneath the chaos, the most memorable series are the ones that find something deeply human to say. source https://www.polygon.com/false-memory-anime-review/