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Aphelion review: a must-play sci-fi adventure from the makers of Life Is Strange

Aphelion , a new sci-fi game, does something similar: it deftly balances a grand story about trying to find a new hope for humanity with a much more personal story about two astronauts (and former lovers) grappling with where they stand with each other. The storytelling is as top-notch as you’d expect from a Don’t Nod game, even though the moment-to-moment gameplay doesn’t land as well. source https://www.polygon.com/aphelion-review/

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo now available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox

Starting April 28, a free demo for Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X. The demo contains the first two of the game's 14 chapters. Chapter 1 centers on Cloud's flashback to the infamous Nibelheim incident, while Chapter 2 depicts the party's present-day exploits in the town of Kalm, where they rest and regroup after their climactic escape from Midgar at the end of Final Fantasy 7 Remake . Any progress made during the demo will carry over when the full game launches for Switch 2 and Xbox on June 3. source https://www.polygon.com/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-switch-2-xbox-demo/

Steam Controller price comparison: Here's how Valve's controller measures up

After a few months of uncertainty, you’ll finally be able to order your Steam Controller beginning on May 4. It’s a great option for PC players looking for a reliable gamepad , but it’ll cost you — $99 to be exact. It’s an eyebrow-raising number if you’re used to buying replacement Xbox Wireless Controllers, but just how pricey is it compared to other gamepads on the market? It’s more down to Earth than it might seem, but your view of it will vary depending on what you expect from a premium price point. source https://www.polygon.com/steam-controller-price-comparison/

Jordan Peele's overlooked

Director Justin Tipping's Him brought a new meaning to "bloody fun" when it was released in theaters on Sept. 19 last year. Now, a little under a year later, the supernatural horror film is rising through the ranks of Netflix's Top 10. source https://www.polygon.com/him-jordan-peele-netflix-justin-tipping/

My Dress-Up Darling on Netflix is more than fan service — it’s a heartfelt romance

People encountering the anime series My Dress-Up Darling entirely through online excerpts, as a series of screenshots and out-of-context video clips, may assume it’s an overly horny cosplay show full of suggestive poses and enough fan service to classify it as full-on “ecchi.” That impression isn’t wrong, exactly. But it’s incomplete. Seeing those elements divorced from the broader context, you’re missing out on the show’s real magic. My Dress-Up Darling shines in the quiet moments between the fan service, where it becomes a touching story about making art, taking risks, and learning how to be seen. source https://www.polygon.com/my-dress-up-darling-netflix-anime-recommendation/

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie streaming release date is coming sooner than expected

It's been a little under a month since The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opened in theaters across the globe on April 1. However, if you're waiting for the Nintendo adaptation to make its way onto a streaming service before watching, don't worry: you won't have to wait long. source https://www.polygon.com/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-streaming-release-date/

Maul Shadow Lord episode 8 Dryden Vos Easter egg, explained

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord has delivered an enthralling, pulpy Star Wars crime thriller that’s kept me on my toes with every episode. However, Maul’s goal of rebuilding his criminal empire has hit a snag. With the Empire’s grip closing around the seedy planet of Janix and the threat of the Inquisitors bearing down on him, the ex-Sith Lord is stuck between a kyber crystal and a hard place. In episode 8, “The Creeping Fear,” one name was dropped that may just prove to be Maul’s salvation: Dryden Vos. source https://www.polygon.com/star-wars-maul-shadow-lord-dryden-vos/