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If you watched the Diablo 5 panel at BlizzCon 2026 , you likely heard that Blizzard is once again embracing procedural generation for the overworld in its forthcoming action RPG. This is a stark contrast to Diablo 4 , which controversially had a mostly static open world for players to explore. source https://www.polygon.com/diablo-5-no-open-world-blizzard-interview/

Marvel heroes have been mainstays in video games since 1982, when Spider-Man first swung onto the Atari 2600 in a titular outing. But not every attempt to bring the dynamic heroes to digital life has met with success (if you don’t remember The Uncanny X-Men on the NES, your life is better for it). source https://www.polygon.com/best-marvel-video-games-ever/

Looking back, the late 2000s marked a short, largely unsung golden age for quirky TV antiheroes. It was like every showrunner in Los Angeles tuned in to a marathon of The Saint around the same time, which led to a short but memorable fascination with crime-fighting criminals. source https://www.polygon.com/leverage-free-youtube/

While Diablo 5 has made a big splash at BlizzCon 2026, some role-playing game fans may have missed the pedigree of some of its developers. Not only are series stalwarts like game director Joe Shely and production director Tiffany Wat working on the follow-up to Diablo 4 , a notable former BioWare developer is serving as Diablo 5's narrative director: Jennifer Brandes Hepler. source https://www.polygon.com/diablo-5-interview-jennifer-hepler-blizzcon-2026/

Blizzard Entertainment announced a brand-new StarCraft game at BlizzCon 2026 this weekend, a reveal that came with two big surprises: It's an open-world shooter — not a real-time strategy game — and it won't be out until 2030. While the official return of StarCraft was met with great excitement, the far-off release date was a shock to fans. Blizzard does not have a habit of announcing far-off release windows, nor does it have the best reputation for sticking to announced release dates. source https://www.polygon.com/starcraft-2030-release-date-dan-hay-blizzcon-2026/

Brandon Sanderson is such a prolific author that just getting through his bibliography could keep a reader busy for years. But Sanderson also teaches creative writing and has lectured on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, often sharing his thoughts on the fantasy genre and its leading talent. He’s suggested his fans read Robin Hobb, George R.R. Martin, Anne McCaffery, and Mary Robinette Kowal. Sanderson has also made a host of specific recommendations spanning the novels that inspired him as a kid to brand new releases. If you’re looking for something to read while waiting for the next Cosmere book, here are 10 books Sanderson suggests picking up. source https://www.polygon.com/brandon-sanderson-book-recommendations/