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Gothic 1 Remake preview: The 25-year-old RPG remains a uniquely brutal experience
The Gothic Remake remains one of the most challenging RPGs ever, even 25 years later. Read Polygon's Gothic Remake preview to see why.
Europe needs to assume it’s on its own – and plan accordingly
If anyone still needed proof that the United States is an unreliable military partner, Donald Trump’s dizzying changes of mind about American troop deployments to Europe have gold-plated the evidence. Within just one week, the United States first said it was canceling the
Star Wars animator discusses his upcoming Netflix anime based on a shojo classic
Yuki Igarashi explains the influences that shaped his Princess Knight adaptation, The Ribbon Hero.
Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump tempered expectations of a Middle East deal by saying he had told his negotiators not to "rush", hours after his top diplomat said the US and Iran could strike a bargain to end the regional war as early as Sunday. Washington and Tehran have observed a
Mathematicians solve decades-old mystery about the hidden order in high-dimensional randomness
Three mathematicians have laid out proof that solves a long-standing problem in mathematics. Even the mathematician—an Abel prize winner—that first posed the problem didn't believe it would ever be solved. The solution provides insight into high-dimensional random structures
Cornyn won't commit to backing Paxton if Trump-endorsed AG wins primary
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Sunday would not commit to backing Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) if he wins the upcoming Texas Republican Senate runoff election to face Democrat James Talarico in November. NewsNation's Chris Stirewalt asked Cornyn on "The Hill
Trump, Iran near deal on re-opening Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration and Iran have agreed to the basic terms of a deal that would re-open the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that has been blocked, leading to high gas prices in the U.S. and around the world. A number of details appear yet to be worked out, but
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Trump says US will not 'rush into a deal' with Iran, as criticism mounts
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had told US negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, amid anticipation -- and mounting criticism -- of an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. "The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and
Virtue and a Sledgehammer turns destruction into a form of therapy
The devs from Deconstructeam and Selkie Harbor understand that there’s something cleansing about breaking stuff in a video game
The impact of microplastics on ocean carbon uptake
Marine microplastics affect algae's ability to grow and photosynthesize. Researchers have now calculated what impact this has on the greenhouse effect and the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
Navy chief undercuts Trump and Hegseth on Taiwan, Iran
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao’s insistence this week that the Pentagon had paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan over a munitions review has undercut the Trump administration’s narrative on both Iran and Taipei. Cao on Thursday told Senate appropriators that while the U.S.
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King was a die-hard adventure gamer until he discovered Morrowind: 'The first time I loaded it up, I walked straight into a little pond and was killed by a fish'
The YouTube sketch maestro and creator of Unforeseen Incidents guides us through the games on his PC.
Banks aren't equipped to interpret women's biographies
Marriage, divorce and name changes after divorce are common life events for millions of women and will trigger documentation requirements that most men will not face.
Israeli strikes kill four in Lebanon as Hezbollah fire on northern Israel continues
Lebanon's rescue services said one of their facilities in the city of Nabatieh was destroyed in one of the strikes. The Israeli military said it identified a drone launched toward northern Israel, but later lost contact with it
China launches three-crew space flight as part of Moon ambitions
One of the crew will spend a full year in orbit to study the long-term effects of microgravity.
Cornyn: Massie, Cassidy situation with Trump different from mine
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Sunday said his relationship with President Trump is different from the "Cassidy and Massie situation," referring to Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who both lost Republican primaries to Trump-endorsed candidates. Cornyn
Booker says Democratic Party 'desperately needs new leadership'
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) said Sunday that his party “desperately needs new leadership,” with the midterms less than six months away. “We need to focus on the people, and the Democratic Party desperately needs new leadership, and that's what's exciting me about this
New Star Wars book reveals Andor almost had way more aliens
One of the biggest criticisms Andor has faced is that there simply aren't enough aliens. However, that wasn't always the case.
Three months of classes held online in Iran because of the war
Every afternoon since Iran's war with the United States and Israel erupted, Sarah has sat with her seven-year-old son for online classes. And despite the current ceasefire, schools remain closed. The new routine has upended their lives. The 38-year-old mother was relieved when
Cannes Grand Prix Winner Andrey Zvyagintsev Uses Acceptance Speech to Address Putin: ‘Put an End to This Carnage’
Standing at the Cannes podium Saturday night to collect the Grand Prix for “Minotaur,” exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev used his acceptance speech to issue a direct, personal plea to Vladimir Putin to bring the war to an end. Set in Russia in 2022, “Minotaur” follows
Turkish riot police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted
Officers forced their way into the building days after the party vowed to defy a court ruling removing its leaders.
Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Gets Subpoenaed By Trump Government Over Aid Trip To Cuba
The op-ed lightning rod joined anti-war organization CodePink back in March amid the U.S. oil blockade
Turkish police use tear gas to break into CHP headquarters
Turkish riot police used tear gas and forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main opposition CHP party after a court dismissed its leadership, as supporters blocked entrances in defiance of the ruling.
Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Lifts Off With $102 Million Over Memorial Day Holiday, ‘Obsession’ Scores $28 Million in Huge Second Weekend
For the first time in nearly seven years, “Star Wars” fans finally had a reason to go to the movies. And plenty of ’em showed up for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which collected $82 million in its opening weekend and an estimated $102 million through Monday. Those ticket sales
GTA 6 has become too big for Rockstar's own good, and everyone else's
Take-Two's earnings call, with CEO Strauss Zelnick, was a major news event despite having no news. Let's all calm down
We live in a world where every single Hatsune Miku is canon, which means that includes Helldivers Miku and Pyramid Head Miku
She's no longer just hiding in your wifi.
50 years since conservatives broke through in the Republican Party
Ronald Reagan's 1976 campaign for the Republican nomination, while ultimately unsuccessful, helped to consolidate the conservative revival that had begun with Barry Goldwater in 1964 and would reach its peak with Reagan's 1980 victory.
Apple’s latest MacBook Air is $200 off in both sizes for Memorial Day
If you’re looking for a laptop that’ll still perform well several years from now, Apple’s latest MacBook Air is hard to beat. Now, in particular, is a good time to pick one up, as you can currently buy the 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon in the run-up to Memorial Day with an M5
Johnson defends emerging Trump deal with Iran
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday defended the Trump administration's tentative deal with Iran, parts of which Iranian officials have disputed. President Trump previously said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day extension to the ceasefire were "largely