Nintendo's New Zelda Switch 2 Hardware Officially Arrives This Month

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Published Oct 6, 2026, 3:16 PM EDT

The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary will be big for fans

Nintendo's new Switch 2 hardware for the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arrives this month

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Something Is Killing the Children is Getting a Game

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Published Oct 6, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

Matt Patches is the Editor in Chief of Polygon. A veteran culture journalist covering the nexus of Hollywood, gaming, and online entertainment, Patches was previously an editor at Esquire.com and a regular contributor for New York Magazine’s Vulture, Grantland, Vanity Fair, and The Hollywood Reporter.

How event contract bundles are boosting volume on prediction markets

In this photo illustration, apps for online prediction market sites are shown on an electronic device on Feb. 25, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois.

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The growing popularity of a combo contracts on prediction markets is leading to soaring volumes, even as they makes up only a small amount of total activity on the platforms. 

ASOS customers got an ominous notification this morning. Here's what the retailer is telling users.

ASOS customers got an ominous notification this morning. Here's what the retailer is telling users.

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Previous Game Pass Strategy Sent Xbox Into 'Freefall,' CEO Asha Sharma Reportedly Tells Staff

It's no secret that Xbox has had a rough time in 2026. With nearly 2,000 staff cut as part of sweeping layoffs and studio closures, Microsoft's gaming business is in the middle of one of the most significant restructures in video game history. But what led Xbox to this point? According to CEO Asha Sharma, Game Pass played a key role.

Cynthia Erivo Called Sunny Hostin to Explain Why ‘The View’ Host’s Comments on Cornell 7 Case Sparked Backlash: ‘Lead With Empathy’ and Not the Law

“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin revealed on the show’s “Behind the Table” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that Cynthia Erivo called her with concerns over Hostin’s viral segment discussing the Cornell 7 sexual assault case. The “Wicked” Oscar nominee explained to Hostin why she was getting backlash for her remarks.

‘Spartacus’ Creator Steven S. DeKnight, Batman Exec Producer Michael E. Uslan Team for Oni Adventure Comic ‘Dr. Syn’ (Exclusive)

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An obscure adventure hero is getting new attention thanks to Steven S. DeKnight, the creator of Starz’s Spartacus shows, and Michael E. Uslan, the longtime executive producer of the Batman movies.

Google Photos vs. Gallery app: What's the difference and which should you use? - Engadget

Gallery is a pared-down option if you don’t need Photos’ cloud backup and editing features.

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Did you know that Google has another, simpler app for images called Gallery? We're not talking about preloaded applications made by Android brands like Samsung's Gallery, but an app that Google itself developed. It's a stripped-down alternative you can use if you don't really care for most of Google Photos' features and just want something that will let you organize your images. 

The 10 safest states in the US — and the 10 least safe

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Amid protests, Kosovo’s political deadlock raises prospect of new elections

Kosovo faces the risk of turmoil as protests against the convictions of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leaders coincide with a midnight deadline to elect a president.

Demonstrators have called for changes to the law governing the Hague-based Kosovo Specialist Chambers, including measures affecting prison terms and where sentences are served. The protests follow the September 16 convictions of former KLA leaders, including former President Hashim Thaci.