Batman #50 was fated to make headlines — no matter what actually happened in the issue. [Warning: This post contains spoilers for Batman #50, the wedding issue.] Susana: I read Batman #50, took some deep, considered breaths, went for a walk and then messaged you [Meg] because I still felt betrayed as a reader. So I was surprised to find out that you liked the ending of Batman #50 — and I was intrigued to find out why. We both have deep expertise in comics, we both love Batman and we both enjoy f

Today Games Workshop took the cover off Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team, a brand new skirmish game set in the grim darkness of the far future. With Kill Team, you can get started with as few as five miniatures on each side. Kill Team shrinks that down to a tiny game board that’s just 22-by-30 inches. Kill Team appears to flip that script by selling most of the core components a la carte. With Kill Team, assembling your squad requires you to customize your characters.

Pocket Rumble is a simple 2D fighter that was inspired by Neo Geo Pocket Color fighting games. But excitement for it has built up over the past four years, when developer Cardboard Robot Games launched a Kickstarter campaign for the project. Pocket Rumble hit its modest goal of $22,000 by the campaign’s end, and development continued on until the game launched in Steam Early Access in 2016. Updates from both Cardboard Robot Games and publisher Chucklefish came throughout the year to remind fans

Ash Ketchum began his Pokémon journey at the age of 10 years, 10 months and 10 days. We know this because it’s stated in the beginning of his story, written by the Pokémon anime’s chief writer Takeshi Shudō. This also included finding out when apples are in season in the real-world locations that serve as the inspiration for the show. That way, you can tell when the show’s episodes that involve apples took place. And since we know Ash’s exact age when the show begins, all these details add up to

BioWare’s Mark Darrah, executive producer for Anthem, dropped a nearly 20-minute chunk of gameplay today on Twitter. Narrated by BioWare lead producer Ben Irving, it sheds new light on how raids will work in the game. The clip, which we’ve embedded above, focuses on a four-player assault on an enemy base. So-called “stronghold missions” will be one type of raid available to players in Anthem, the multiplayer loot shooter scheduled for release on Feb. 22, 2019. The clip even showed a group of lev

Yakuza 0, the 80s-set prequel of the Japanese action-adventure game series, is coming to PC on August 1. Polygon readers can score an exclusive 25 percent off the Digital Deluxe edition at Fanatical (formerly Bundle Stars) with code POLYGON25. That makes the PC game a cool $14.99. PC owners can finally get in on the ramen slurping, disco dancing and organized crime committing next month. While you’re there, you may also want to check out some of the Independence Day flash sales Fanatical is runn

When Fantasy Flight Games announced that it would be revamping the Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game, fans around the world let out a nearly audible groan. But after spending a few days with the latest version, titled simply X-Wing Second Edition, I’m convinced that this is the best iteration of the classic tabletop game yet. The solution in X-Wing Second Edition is a new part of the turn called the System Phase, which takes place after players secretly plan their next move but before they make

Just one month ago, actor Kelly Marie Tran — who played Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi — left Instagram amid a wave of harassment. It dates back to at least the Star Wars prequels, and according to one actor, it changed the course of his life. Ahmed Best, the man who portrayed Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, has taken a long time to come to terms with the fallout of his fateful role as the floppy-eared gungan. According to his Twitter account, he’s considering producing an

A new trailer for the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection dropped earlier this week. In it, developer SNK Corporation included news of a Nintendo Switch exclusive’s release date on Nov. 13. It also gave a partial list of titles, but they’re not the ones that you might be expecting. The trailer also lists TNK 3, Guerrilla War, Vanguard, Crystalis, P.O.W., Athena, Alpha Mission, Ikari 3: The Rescue and Street Smart. According to the trailer, the final product will include “over 13 of the hottest title

Some Italian consumers are being offered a new, so-called “Ultra” tier of Netflix service. The new plan, which Netflix confirmed the existence of, appears to offer what the Premium tier does today at a higher price point. As first reported by Tutto Android, the Italian Ultra tier now allows four screens, while the Premium tier has been downgraded to just two. “We continuously test new things at Netflix and these tests typically vary in length of time,” said a Netflix spokesperson. In November, t

The comics world was destined to explode with the release of Batman #50 this week, but now that it’s here, fans have found themselves exploding over something very different. Just like this summer’s other big superhero wedding, the New York Times spoiled the events of Batman #50 just days before release. So how did the New York Times wind up spoiling Batman #50 in a headline? [Warning: This post will contain spoilers for Batman #50.] Batman 50 spoilers are now out there.

In this week’s episode of Quality Control, Dave Tach and Russ Frushtick talk about Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered (which is the remastered version of Red Faction: Guerrilla). Red Faction: Guerrilla is basically the definition of a cult classic — a game that didn’t quite break into the mainstream but gained a devoted following, including from Dave and Russ. Press play below to learn more about what makes this game so special, despite its drab (but justified!) Look: Dave and Russ both think

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is one of the most storied competitive sporting events in the history of the United States. Or, it’s a shameless marketing stunt for an adequate hot dog brand with prime real estate on Coney Island. Chestnut ate a staggering 72 hot dogs in 2017’s contest and seems to operate on a different level than the current competition. How to watch 2018’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest:Starting time for women’s division: 10:50 a.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PTLocation: Nathan’s

The promotion was announced just a few days ago on Bethesda’s official Twitter account. The organization has its roots in a community farm outside of Americus, Georgia but, in 1976, recast itself as Habitat for Humanity International. Since that time it has been active in approximately 70 countries, creating homes for more than 13 million people. In addition to simply getting the song out there, today’s release on iTunes also puts to rest the question of who’s responsible for the song. Turns out

“You seriously want us to ban half of the subreddit?” Dragonphlegm wrote, as redditors began petitioning to carry out Thanos’ plan online. “He doesn’t want me to ban half the sub but maybe, with your support, I can convince him to allow it.”The-Jedi-Apprentice noted that the admin they spoke to didn’t encourage a mass ban, but they didn’t explicitly say no either. Also, the engineers would not be prepared for a mass ban so close to it.However, I presented a solution to these two problems, and I

YouTube capped off Pride Month with an apology to LGBTQ video creators for hosting inappropriate and homophobic ads, alongside ongoing demonetization issues. But we’ve also had issues where we let the LGBTQ community down — inappropriate ads and concerns about how we’re enforcing our monetization policy. Ross argued trans creators were being targeted by YouTube, and demanded the company do better for LGBTQ creators. This isn’t the first time that LGBTQ creators have complained about YouTube’s tr

Like many, I was extremely skeptical about Pokémon Quest when it was shown during a live press conference. As soon as I got stuck on a level, I didn’t really want to grind to continue. Pokémon Quest is designed to be played attentively, sure, but it doesn’t require you to pay much attention at all. It was much easier to pass on Pokémon Quest in its initial release on Nintendo Switch. While most of the mobile games I play involve some strategic battling or full attention to tap falling music note

Prime Day, Amazon’s annual made-up holiday of deals and discounts, is officially coming back on July 16, but Prime members can start shopping Prime Day exclusives right now. For Prime Day, Twitch Prime is offering a free PC game every day through July 17. In addition to Twitch Prime, Amazon Prime members have access to Prime Now, Amazon’s same-day delivery service, plus a bunch of free TV, movies, books and music from Prime Video, Amazon Music, and Prime Reading. The Prime Day creepMuch like the

By the end, it builds up a picture of why you play games. Compared with other people, it did not surprise me to learn that I love games loaded with narrative, history and feelings. Nor did it surprise me that I don’t much care for games about finicky control, ultra competition or social bragging rights. The overall results for all participants offer useful insights into our collective motivations for playing games. I find this astonishing, given that historical fiction is nowhere near the most p

To commemorate the first anniversary of Splatoon 2, Nintendo is releasing a specially colored Nintendo Switch and Splatoon 2 bundle, which includes a ticket for a three month Nintendo Switch Online personal plan. Nintendo Switch Online rolls out this September and will be the first premium Nintendo online service. Games like Splatoon 2 that rely heavily on online multiplayer will be heavily affected, since players will now need an Nintendo Switch Online subscription in order to participate in on