Venom: The Last Dance may be one of those “You just had to be there” experiences. It feels cluttered, confused, and yet remarkably inconsequential. We’re told that the entire universe is at stake in this story, and yet nothing in the movie feels particularly threatening or even meaningful. So many different threads, ideas, and characters are introduced and then dispensed with, ignored, or contradicted, to the point where nothing lands — not even the supposed ending of this movie series. As Polygon’s entertainment editor, I’ve learned that when a comic book movie baffles me this much, I’m probably missing something…

If you’re curious what the best guns in Black Ops 6 are, you’ve come to the right place. At the game’s launch – perhaps better viewed as the period ahead of Season 1 — we’ve tested which guns shred and which should be left in the armory to provide a list of the eight best right now. Thankfully, some of these are available very early on, so you won’t have to do much grinding to start using some of the best guns in Black Ops 6. From assault rifles and SMGs, to sniper rifles and shotguns, we’ve included at least…

It’s been just over nine years since the release of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, the last game in the venerable stealth action franchise to be directed by its creator, Hideo Kojima. A lot’s happened in that time for Kojima: He founded his own independent studio, released 2019’s Death Stranding, watched a ton of movies, and practically went on to do whatever he pleases, to say nothing of all the celebrities he’s befriended and digitally scanned into his fictional worlds along the way. But there’s still something Kojima hasn’t quite yet gotten around to yet: making an actual…

Dynamax Pokémon are a unique form of Pokémon which dramatically increase their size, allowing them to enter a unique type of encounter: a Max Battle. Debuting in the main games first with Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Galar region, things work a little differently in Pokémon Go, with Dynamax requiring the use of two specific features, Max Particles and Power Spots, in order to get underway. This pages explains how Dynamax Pokémon work, how to get more Dynamax Pokémon, and how to enter Max Battles. Other recent additions during the “Max Out” season include new Galar Pokémon and regional exclusives, the…

Another month has come and gone, and that means there are quite a few movies that are vanishing from streaming platforms. To make sure you don’t miss any of the excellent movies leaving streaming services this month, we’ve selected a few of our favorites, including some horror movies in honor of Halloween. This month’s selections include a horror classic, an underrated murder mystery movie, a thriller that turns into a horror film about pots and pans that’s scarier than you might think, and a movie that might make sure you never go in your basement again. Here are the best…

Gigantamax Pokémon are massive, powerful forms of Pokemon in Pokémon Go. Similar to Dynamax Pokémon, which also debuted in the main games as part of Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Galar region, Gigantamax Pokémon are encountered in Max Battles. But while Dynamax forms only increase a Pokémon’s size, the more powerful Gigantamax transformation also changes their appearance, as well as gives them unique G-Max moves. This pages explains how Gigantamax Pokémon work in Pokémon Go and how to get more Gigantamax Pokémon, plus includes the list of all confirmed Gigantamax Pokémon so far. What are Gigantamax Pokémon? Image: Niantic / The…

Putting together the best XM4 loadout in Black Ops 6 should be your first port of call if you want a weapon to dominate with while you rank up through the early levels. As is the case with practically every Call of Duty multiplayer, the jack-of-all-trades assault rifle is one of the first guns you unlock, and also one of the best. It’s essentially an M4 Carbine from Call of Duty games of old: a low recoil, fully automatic gun that is capable of fighting at basically any range as it deals solid damage. The build you want to use…