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After Super Mario Maker , you'd think Nintendo would give its other retro franchises a similar DIY treatment. Since the Japanese company hasn't, other game developers are filling the void instead. So far, that's mostly meant 2D creation suites that allow players to craft The Legend of Zelda levels with a Super NES aesthetic. But at least one developer is pushing the idea into the 3D era. source https://www.polygon.com/legend-of-zelda-temple-maker-steam-game/

Zenless Zone Zero . Honkai: Star Rail . Genshin Impact . You probably know HoYoverse for its signature anime-inspired aesthetic and mobile-friendly games. But the international gacha powerhouse is expanding its purview in the coming year with a slew of games that don’t neatly fit into its existing oeuvre. One of those is the monster-slaying action game Nodusfall , revealed during the 2026 Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase. source https://www.polygon.com/nodusfall-preview-gamescom-2026/

The ‘70s and ‘80s were a major turning point for science fiction . Star Wars revitalized the genre and turned it into one of Hollywood’s main box office draws, inspiring a wave of films that are still shaping sci-fi today. Then, in the late ‘70s, Ridley Scott threw down the gauntlet with Alien , taking a clear step away from the optimism that had once permeated these stories and instead infusing it with corporate anxiety and untrustworthy artificial intelligence. It was a signal for things to come. source https://www.polygon.com/ridley-scott-blade-runner-final-cut-free-on-youtube/

If you're a gaming history buff, then you likely know all about the landmark 1983 Universal case in which Nintendo had to defend the right to keep using Donkey Kong. Decades later, King Kong is thriving (and BFFs with Godzilla ), and both entertainment giants are happily collaborating on the box office juggernaut that is the Super Mario Bros. franchise . But even if that's all old news to you, the nitty-gritty of that case is only really known to the people inside the courtroom. source https://www.polygon.com/donkey-kong-lawsuit-king-shigeru-miyamoto-deposition/

The world of Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 is expanding. The wildly successful 2023 RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe was the first to claim Game of the Year honors at all five major award ceremonies. Wizards of the Coast has teamed up with Random House Worlds for a new collaboration centered around the game's immersive lore and unforgettable characters. Random House Worlds plans to publish four titles as part of the initiative in 2026, with plans for 2027 and beyond to be revealed at a later date. source https://www.polygon.com/baldurs-gate-3-astarion-prequel-novel-release-date/

Paranormal procedural shows are a dime a dozen. From The X-Files to iZombie , the genre spans decades and has something for everyone, whether you’re a hardcore horror sicko or someone who enjoys the spooky vibes and character dynamics that can pop up in these hyper-realized scenarios. source https://www.polygon.com/revival-syfy-zombie-show-on-netflix/