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I didn’t have many expectations when it came to Madame Web, and it was not really a surprise when the movie didn’t meet any of them. The sorta-kinda-maybe?? Sony Spider-Verse tie-in got absolutely horrible reviews and earned a modest $100 million at the global box office. Now that it’s on Blu-ray, 4K SteelBook, and non-premium digital VOD, people might want to see it, if only out of morbid curiosity.

Helldivers 2's latest balance patch was full of changes for a load of different weapons, for better or worse. However, arguably the best change of all was given to the Senator revolver, and it doesn't make it any stronger – it just makes it significantly cooler.

If you’ve never seen the episode of Bluey, the beloved Australian kids’ cartoon, that Disney refuses to screen for American audiences, now’s your chance. “Dad Baby” has been uploaded in full to the official Bluey YouTube channel.

Fallout isn't the only show that has the world gripped right now. X-Men '97 has been making waves too, especially after the first part of its three-part finale hit Disney Plus this week. No need to look away if you're not caught up on the animated show, there will be no spoilers discussed here. We're here to discuss the mansion in which the X-Men reside, and how Airbnb has teamed up with Marvel to create a real-life replica you can stay in with up to seven friends.

We have the solution to Wordle on May 2, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.

May 3’s answer is not going to be easy to solve, and if players don’t use hints, there’s a good chance they might lose their streak. The answer also contains two vowels in odd positions, making solving the puzzle much harder. However, if you use the right hints, you might be able to preserve your streak and solve the puzzle in less than six attempts.

The newest selection is available and today's word collection shouldn't cause too much trouble for most fans of the game. There are certainly a few misdirections in today's groupings, but nothing that can't be overcome with a little patience and paying attention.

A stunning and creative new indie puzzle game has hit the market, and is truly a treat for the senses with its approach to a melodious cozy puzzle adventure. Developed by 1 Simple Game and published through Midwest Games, this addictive game is a unique approach to solving puzzles, through the use of music and sound. Going beyond even just the hypnotic music of the game, however, it is a visually beautiful world that can provide a sense of meditative tranquility, even amid the challenge of complex puzzles.

When it comes to the most valuable cards in Magic: The Gathering right now, chances are you'll have heard of the Black Lotus. It's gained a very well-earned reputation for being one of the most expensive cards in the collectibles market, routinely selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars, with two high profile examples being a Black Lotus that sold back in 2023 for $540,000, and a signed version that was bought by MTG celebrity enthusiast Post Malone for $800,000.

Hasbro has already invested over $1 billion in its internal studios as part of an ambitious long-term strategy, according to Wizards of the Coast head of game studios and publishing Dan Ayoub.

You don’t have to spend more than $1,000 for a powerful gaming PC because there are budget-friendly options like the Lenovo LOQ Tower gaming desktop, which is currently even cheaper from Best Buy due to a $250 discount. From an already affordable sticker price of $900, the machine is down to just $650 — but we don’t think this price is going to last long. There’s a chance that the offer expires as soon as tomorrow, so if you don’t want to miss out on the savings, it’s highly recommended that you complete your purchase within the day.

Welcome to May, PlayStation Stars members. With a new month upon us, we’re ready to introduce new Campaigns and Digital Collectibles. Get ready to immerse yourself in thrilling challenges, unlock rewards, and enhance your digital collectible display case. Let’s dive right in to discover what awaits you this month.

We have the solution to Wordle on May 1, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

The Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch is live! But what should players do with their main characters during the first day of Pre-Patch? In this article, we've highlighted some of the best things that players can do on Day 1 of Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch.

If you’re after the Mythical Pokémon Diancie in Pokémon Go, your best chance at catching one is happening right now!

This week, Microsoft announced the timing of its Xbox showcase event in June as well as a follow-up Direct for a mystery game that looks like a clear tease for the next Call of Duty.

May 2 is here, and we've got some fun to solve on this lovely Thursday. There are some fun categories as well as a few misdirections. Luckily for us, we were able to figure out we were being duped before running completely out of attempts.

Video game workers in Quebec, under the Game Workers Unite Montreal banner, are partnering with Canadian trade union Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) in an effort to shape the industry for the better. Together, they’re launching a union drive to form a provincewide union for Quebec-based video game workers. Quebec is home to nearly 15,000 workers, according to GWU Montreal, at studios like Behaviour Interactive, Ubisoft, Warner Bros. Games, Electronic Arts, and Gameloft, making it a hotbed for the industry and its workers.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for May 1: Do you wish to start your Battle Royale Journey? There are several games available such as BGMI, Free Fire, and more. Free Fire is one such thrilling and graphics-intensive game which makes the gameplay more exciting for players. If you have started playing Free Fire and want to enhance your gaming skills then we have curated the right pro guide for you. These Free Fire tips to become a pro player will help you gain a better understanding of the game.

With Cataclysm Pre-Patch now live in US realms, players can purchase Flight Master's License, which allows characters level 60 and higher to fly in Kalimdor, Eastern Kingdoms, and Deepholm. While this feature was only available with the original Cataclysm Launch, it is available right now with Cataclysm Classic pre-patch, which is perfect for players looking to start leveling their Archaeology profession. Archaeology GuideRiding Guide for Cataclysm

All eight Spider-Man live-action movies are returning to theaters this spring, in a series Sony is calling Spider-Mondays . We’ve updated and reposted this essay on Spider-Man’s best movie arc in conjunction with the re-release.

We’ve all heard of Persona — it’s one the undisputed kings of the RPG right now, each game pitting one unwitting school kid against an evil adult, using an army of angels and demons to achieve the insurmountable odds stacked against them. But how many people have played a Shin Megami Tensei game, the franchise from which Persona was born? We’d guess comparatively few people. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the latest opportunity to change that.

Silas Darkmoon and the Darkmoon Faire will be creating chaos again on May 1. Tap the Darkmoon Faire icon in the center of the map to complete challenges, earn prize tickets for you and your guild, and then exchange tickets for marvelous rewards of your choice.

Right now, Amazon is offering a $25 discountwhen you spend at least $250 on select gaming products, which includes handhelds like the standard and OLED models of the Nintendo Switch. Purchasing a Nintendo Switch OLED will discount the final price to $325 at checkout, while the vanilla Switch is on sale for $275. While this isn’t the lowest price we’ve ever seen on either of these handhelds, Amazon’s promotion is the best way to save on a factory mint model of the Nintendo Switch.

One of the achievements required for the Good Boy's Leash that has been gating a lot of people from the mount is Taking From Nature, which requires you to unlock all fishing nets in the Dragon Isles — Which requires completion of a daily quest at every fishing hole. The Grimtusk Fishing Hole, located in Azure Span, has been inactive since Week 1 of Patch 10.2.6, and many players missed it due to working on other achievements for the meta.

From the beginning, the homoerotic undertones of Dead Boy Detectives are undeniable. Unlike some supernatural mystery shows of the past, though, it’s not just a tease.

Simultaneously a stunt-filled action comedy and a return to big-budget romantic comedies, led by two irrepressibly charming actors (Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt), this week’s The Fall Guyis the kind of date-movie summer blockbuster that felt a lot more common just a decade or two ago. The movie follows a stunt man (Gosling) who’s coaxed out of retirement to work on the directorial debut of his ex-girlfriend (Blunt), then gets pulled into a conspiracy that threatens to shut the movie down.

Pokemon tends to leave about six months between Squishmallow releases and right on time, its next pair of popular plushes is now available to pre-order. Long-rumored and eventually revealed, it's been known for a while now that the next two Pokemon getting the Squishmallow treatment would be Dragonite and Marill. All we knew regarding a potential release date was the summer, but now the Squishmallows are available and you can pre-order them through the Pokemon Center.

Gear up for a retro ride back in time because World of Tanks Blitz is joining forces with none other than the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The World of Tanks Blitz x TMNT crossover will let you chow down on some yummy pizza right before diving into the sewers with the green team. Yes, you’re up against Shredder again, and it’s going to be totally tubular!

Microsoft has set the date for its Xbox Games Showcase this June. It’s also teasing a Direct that will immediately follow the showcase, but won’t say what that’s for just yet.

Movie theaters, and the studios that provide their content, have been clawing their way out of a financial crater ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began. After Avengers: Endgame, the live-action Lion King, and Todd Phillips’ Joker helped fuel record-breaking box-office returns in 2019, the pandemic-era lockdowns froze theaters in their tracks, and the subsequent thaw has been slow and difficult for every industry that touches cinema.

The "retired" Cheyenne Supercomputer is finally up for auction by the GSA, currently going for around $10,000, which is nothing when you consider what Cheyenne hosts.

If you've yet to play Cyberpunk 2077's incredible expansion Phantom Liberty, then we've got some stellar news for those on PC. The DLC is down to just $25.49 for a limited time, a 15% discount from its $29.99 MSRP, and the best price we've seen on the expansion since its launch last year. This is available for PC players who use GOG, which is DRM-free and requires no activation or an online connection to play.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

We have the solution to Wordle on April 30, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.

The developer of upcoming Sims competitor, Life By You, has confirmed it's ready to launch on its new Early Access release date, and it's right around the corner. 

Helldivers 2 players are getting bodied by their own shots ricocheting back at them, but there's more going on here than meets the eye.

Baldur's Gate 3 launched last year to widespread acclaim, and you can count Mr. Skyrim, Starfield, and The Elder Scrolls 6 himself to its many admirers.

The Tekken 8 community is getting rocked by a bot that's obliterating opponents by repeatedly mashing one button.

We know that the Illuminate will join the galactic war in Helldivers 2, but we don't know when or why. However, leakers have just uncovered a shot of an exploding planet, which some claim will be the catalyst for the Illuminate's arrival.

It’s a new month, and May 1’s answer is easier than some previous solutions and is possible to complete in less than six attempts. The answer is a very common object that many people use daily and is usually used to write personal thoughts. The answer also contains two vowels, which shouldn’t be too hard to discover if players use some hints.

Like the Series S before it, the Nintendo Switch 2 is the worst kept secret going. It’s getting to the point where it’s so unofficially official that even third party manufacturers are casually dropping details.

Chinese tech and entertainment giant Tencent has increased its stake in Finnish games firm Remedy.

Skyrim is a pretty old game right now, if you don't count the one billion times Bethesda has re-released it. That means those that create content surrounding the title have to be pretty creative in order to stand out and keep things fresh, which is exactly what Twitch streamer Blurbs has managed to do with their unique Skyrim mod, which is letting Twitch chat members voice every NPC in the game.

Let's remove the mystery from the headline. Three Mass Effect games are going for next to nothing right now on PC, and you need to jettison your modern perspective misgivings and take a chance on them. Forget the hot mess that was Mass Effect Andromeda. Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2—and, to a lesser extent, Mass Effect 3—were genre-defining RPGs. The remaster process has made 'em much easier on the optical implants. The writing, world-building, and companion NPC bonds you'll forge, meanwhile, all remain timeless.

A pair of recent reports have suggested that Nintendo’s successor to the Switch console — which we, along with everyone else, are calling Switch 2 for now — will have Joy-Con controllers that attach to the body of the device using strong, electronically-controlled magnets, rather than the sliding rail system used by the Switch.

It’s no secret that game install sizes are absolutely out of control, with some games occasionally requiring over 100 GB of storage. If some of your recent titles have got the internal storage on your favorite handheld feeling a bit crowded, we’ve got a deal you should definitely check out.

There’s plenty of good TV — even plenty of great TV on right now (see, for example, the myriad series newly on Polygon’s own list of the best TV of 2024 so far). And lo, there’s even some new great TV coming to screens this week, as there always is.

Helldivers 2's latest patch makes a wide range of balance changes, but one in particular has left players scratching their heads. For some reason, the devs are implementing a feature that makes more enemy patrols spawn if you have fewer people in your party, making solo runs far more difficult.

Sonic Superstars is down to just £12.32 on PS5 right now at Amazon in the UK. It's also down to £12.35 on Xbox, a pretty hefty discount for a £54.99 game that only came out in October of last year. Still, Sonic fans, if you haven't yet got around to playing it, this is likely the cheapest it's going to get so check out the deal ASAP while it's still in stock. We'll leave a handy link just below!

We have the solution to Wordle on April 29, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

Looks like a crossover with all the good stuff-ing is going to drop soon in China. It’s the Reverse: 1999 China x Pizza Hut collaborations that’s about to drop for the Chinese servers. Bluepoch, the publishers of the game, is all set to bring three of the most popular characters of the game into Pizza Hut’s world. Who are they and what else is going down? Keep reading to find out!

Blizzard held a Content Creator Summit and we participated in a group interview where a couple of kindly devs addressed questions from Content Creators. The devs for this interview were:

Fallout is a show totally committed to its world. This instinct goes deeper than just embracing the irreverent tone, lore, or story of the games the Prime Video series adapted. Instead, it’s about making the terrain of Fallout’s Wasteland feel lived-in and real — right down to making the gadgetry actually function.

The final April is here and today's word groupings shouldn't be too hard to solve. There are a few misdirections thrown into the mix today, but overall they will be easy to sus out. There is always a chance of getting stuck on an incorrect category, but if you make smart choices it should be a quick win.

Last week, we brought word of confusion among the ranks of eager Fallout fans trying to dive into the native PS5 port of Fallout 4, all fired up from watching Amazon's excellent adaptation. Those with access to either PS Plus Extra or Premium can now upgrade for free, with a small patch being released over the weekend.

Weapon Oils are making a return in The War Within, adding another consumable to the list that players will want to manage in order to bring out the best in their characters. Last seen in Shadowlands, Weapon Oils have taken several forms throughout the lifespan of World of Warcraft. Originating all the way back in Vanilla with classics such as Wizard Oil and Superior Mana Oil, Oils traditionally have been consumables that give just a bit more power to players right where it counts.

Fallout 76 is seeing a huge resurgence right now, with the success of the TV show bringing in a bunch of new players. This has long-time fans hoping that Bethesda gives its battle royale mode, Nuclear Winter, another shot, three years after it was taken down.

Have you been thinking of swapping out your old monitor for a newer one? Now might just be the right time to do it because Best Buy is doing a limited-time-only offer on this 45-inch OLED curved LG UltraGear monitor, with a significant price drop from $1700 to $1200, marking a 30 percent discount. Sound fun? Here's a little more about the thing.

Fans of both Baldur's Gate 3 and Stardew Valley are in for a treat, with the Baldur’s Village project combining both games into one. This mod for Stardew Valley will add all of the main characters from Baldur's Gate 3 into the game, giving you an excuse to romance them all over again.

Iman Vellani is the kind of movie star whose enthusiasm, humor, and openness radiates off the screen and feels positively incandescent in person. The 21-year-old actress, best known for her role as Kamala Khan in 2022’s Ms. Marvel and 2023’s The Marvels,is unabashedly open in sharing her love of all things MCU-related, from playfully debating the finer points of canonical continuity with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige to co-writing a Ms. Marvellimited series with Sabir Pirzada.

The buzz around the ASUS ROG Ally has been quite a whirlwind ever since its grand reveal last year. Packing impressive specs into a compact 7-inch form factor, the ROG Ally basically redefined handheld gaming while giving some serious competition to the Steam Deck. And guess what? Best Buy just sweetened the pot by putting up a whopping $100 price cut on the console.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

We have the solution to Wordle on April 28, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 GPUs, including the RTX 4060 Ti, are experiencing some major supply issues, leading to increased prices.

Before we start, are you seated? Okay good, because Best Buy just rolled out two really good discounts on the 9th Gen iPad and the 6th Gen iPad Mini. In a limited-time offer only, the models are $100 and $80 off, respectively, which is absolutely bonkers if you ask us. Let's take a look at both these models.

Best Buy just came out with a fun little discount on the Logitech G923. The high-performance racing wheel, which is known for its signature TrueForce feedback technology, is now available for $300, all the way down from its original price of $350. Is the $50 discount really that significant? Mayhaps. But let us tell you why you should consider it anyway.

Alright, so Best Buy just happened to drop an insane deal on the WD Black SN770 (2TB variant) out of nowhere. This beast of an SSD, which usually goes for around $240 a pop, is now available for just $140. Yep, a whopping $100 right off the top.

Mizora is a cambion, which means that if you 'kill' her, she'll just reawaken in Avernus. So, if you want to break Wyll's pact with her in Baldur's Gate 3, lopping off her head isn't an option.

Transformers introduced us to a level of tech we could only dream of in the 1980s because, well, Autobots and Decepticons are fictional beings from a faraway planet. While there sadly may never be a time when a sentient Optimus Prime walks among us, Hasbro and Robosen Robotics showed off the next best thing this week. A robotic Megatron that can transform from its bipedal form into a tank and back again whenever you command it to do so, joining a growing range of robotic Transformers and becoming the first Decepticon to join the line-up.

We have the solution to Wordle on April 27, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

April 28’s answer shouldn’t be too hard to guess as the answer is a popular type of plum with a wrinkled appearance. The answer also contains two vowels that shouldn’t be too hard to discover if you use your regular starting words. However, finding their correct positions could take a few attempts unless players use hints or our suggested starting words.

Sand Land, the new open-world action-adventure based on one of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s lesser-known works is out now, and its surprisingly complex for an anime adaptation. Combat is a big part of Sand Land, with players taking on countless enemies in both hand-to-hand combat as main character Beelzebub or while piloting a variety of different vehicles. It might be slightly overwhelming at first, but don’t worry, we have some tips for dominating the dunes…

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for April 27: Battle Royale games like Free Fire require intense practice to gain smart gaming skills. Snipping is one such skill which only a few players can master. A snipper gun with the right attachments, helps players to spot and eliminate from a far distance. However, it is not as easy as it sounds. Snipping requires practice and good aiming to eliminate enemies in one go. Check out the snipping tips below to improve your gameplay.

The European Medieval period has always been an era of fascination, especially in games. This age has inspired some of the best low fantasy romps and strategy games that have endured as classics for generations. With that in mind, we’ve made a list of our own, with samplings throughout the ages that may inspire you to pick up a title or two if you’re in want of something truly, medieval-y, immersive.