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Nintendo Direct announced for January 2026, all about Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is getting another Nintendo Direct showcase on Jan. 25, 2026, with a new look at Mario's new animated film.

Blumhouse's bloody BioShock-inspired Crisol gets release date

Crisol: Theater of Idols is launching in just a few short weeks, adding another game to Blumhouse's eclectic horror game lineup.

Game of Thrones failed the Night King, and I’m still mad about it

After almost a decade of hype, the Night King's big moment in Game of Thrones season 8 was a disappointment, symbolic of how the show fell apart.

Building a perfect Snowboy in Animal Crossing is torture

Players can build sentient Snowboys in Animal Crossing, but to get DIY recipes, they need to be perfect — a task much harder than it sounds.

The best snowstorm movies and video games to beat the cold

Welcome to Dead of Winter, Polygon's special issue dedicated to winter-themed video games, movies, TV shows, and more.