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The game "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Battle Chronicle" will end all of its services, including for PC, iOS, and Android devices, on September 29.
Mojang has released the Chase the Skies update for Minecraft, featuring improved graphics for Bedrock, a craftable saddle, adjustments to leashes, and three new ghast variants: Happy Ghast, Ghastling, and Dried Ghast. To celebrate the update, Mojang has launched two global Community Challenges:
1. Players must collectively spawn 50 million Happy Ghasts in Creative Mode, with rewards including a Ghast Rider Floatie for Bedrock Edition and a Ghast Riding Swimmer outfit for Java Edition.
2. Players need to feed one million snowballs to Ghastlings in Survival Mode, with rewards of Happy Ghast Pilot Gear for Bedrock Edition and a Happy Ghast Pilot Set for Java Edition.
These challenges will remain active until the global goals are achieved, allowing players to participate at their own pace.
Polygon has curated a selection of new streaming and video-on-demand releases.
- Final Destination: Bloodlines marks the return of the horror franchise after nearly 15 years, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, and is now available for rent.
- A Minecraft Movie, a fantasy comedy directed by Jared Hess, features Jason Momoa and is available on Max.
- KPop Demon Hunters, a family musical directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, introduces a K-pop trio as demon hunters and is available on Netflix.
- Out Come the Wolves, a horror thriller directed by Adam MacDonald, involves a couples hunting trip gone wrong and is available on Hulu.
- The Quiet Ones, an action thriller directed by Frederik Louis Hviid, is based on Denmark's largest heist.
- Love Me, a post-apocalyptic romance directed by Sam Zuchero and Andy Zuchero, features Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun and is available on Paramount Plus.
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special event, featuring a 24-hour stream on Shout TV and Shout Movies.
- Ash, a science fiction horror film directed by Flying Lotus, stars Eiza González and Aaron Paul and is available on Shudder.
- Eye for an Eye, a horror film directed by Colin Tilley, follows a teenager facing a vengeful spirit.
- Friendship, a black comedy directed by Andrew DeYoung, explores adult relationships through the experiences of two neighbors.
- A psychological thriller featuring Willem Dafoe as an art thief trapped in a penthouse unfolds as a darkly humorous reflection on survival.
A Minecraft Movie is now available for streaming on HBO Max and various VOD platforms, including Amazon Prime Video. The film, inspired by the best-selling video game, has become a cultural phenomenon in 2025, grossing an impressive 0 million globally. Jack Black stars as Steve, a former doorknob salesman who discovers a cube-shaped orb that transports him to the Overworld of Minecraft. He creates a sanctuary but is captured by Piglins, prompting him to send his wolf companion, Dennis, back to protect the orb. The orb eventually reaches Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, played by Jason Momoa, who is trying to revive his vintage video game shop. The plot also involves siblings Henry and Natalie, who arrive in Chuglass, Idaho, and get caught up in Garrett's quest while learning about mining and crafting. The film features quirky humor and offbeat character interactions reminiscent of director Jared Hess's previous works. Jennifer Coolidge plays a spacey school vice principal, adding comedic value to the film. Audience reactions vary, with younger viewers enjoying its chaotic energy and meme-inspired humor, while some find it perplexing. Despite visual shortcomings and a sometimes haphazard plot, the film elicits laughter and joy, contributing to its cultural impact.
The Gilded Age returns for Season 3 on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max, featuring Bertha aiming to establish her place in New York society and George expanding his railroads to California. Ada navigates her new role as the lady of the Brook house after marrying Rev. Forte, while Agnes deals with the implications of her sister's wealth. The season highlights evolving relationships and ambitious pursuits.
The Waterfront, a family drama by Kevin Williamson, is now streaming on Netflix, focusing on the Buckley family in Havenport. The Buccaneers, based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel, has its second season streaming on Apple TV+, following American women in 1870s London. Surviving Ohio State, an HBO documentary about Dr. Richard Strauss's abuse at Ohio State University, is available on Max.
A Minecraft Movie, featuring Jack Black, is a popular choice among children and has grossed nearly a billion dollars. Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical is now on Disney+, capturing the West End production of the animated film. Ash, a sci-fi thriller starring Eiza Gonzalez and Aaron Paul, is streaming on Shudder. KPop Demon Hunters is an animated musical action-comedy about a K-pop girl group fighting demons. Friendship, a comedy starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is available on VOD platforms.
Haim has released a music video for "All Over Me," and rock band Wednesday has launched "Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)," the second single from their upcoming album, Bleeds, set to release on September 19.
Rocket League, launched on July 7, 2015, is approaching its 10th anniversary, prompting Psyonix to celebrate with a dedicated season. The game combines soccer with rocket-powered vehicles and has influenced the gaming landscape. While other titles like Hockey? and Slapshot offer similar physics-based mechanics, they do not capture the essence of Rocket League. A new game, Rematch, is in advanced access on Steam and allows players to control individual characters but lacks the defining elements of Rocket League, such as rockets and cars. The impact of Rocket League is evident in how it shapes perceptions of sports in gaming.
Amos Roddy is a Portland-based musician who contributed six new tracks to the Minecraft soundtrack in an update released on June 17. At 40, he has been composing video game soundtracks for over a decade, starting at age 29. His minimalist and atmospheric style has been featured in indie games like Kingdom, Citizen Sleeper, and Cloud Gardens. Roddy was contacted by Mojang Studios in November 2020 and had three weeks to produce the tracks, five of which integrate into gameplay, while one can be found through an in-game music disk. He employs a unique creative process that allows instruments to guide his compositions, often crafting tracks quickly with minimal input from the developer. One track, "Tears," was inspired by defeating a Ghast in the game and incorporates elements of phonk music. Roddy plans to compose the soundtrack for an indie game titled BALL x PIT, which will have a more operatic and dynamic sound.
Amazon has scheduled Prime Day 2025 from July 8 to July 11 and is currently offering an early celebration with six free video games through its Prime Gaming platform, including the Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogy. Gamers can also access a rotating selection of 25 other free titles. The deadline to redeem the six additional games is July 7. Additionally, there are early Prime Day discounts available on various products, including 4K TVs and Adidas apparel.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is scheduled from July 8 to July 11. From June 17 to July 7, Prime Gaming members can claim six free PC games: Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, Star Wars: Rebellion, Saints Row 2, TOEM, Dungeon of the Endless Definitive Edition, and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft. Additionally, Amazon Luna will offer exclusive retail deals for Prime members from June 17 to July 11. Prime members can access Free Games with Prime titles, including Mordheim: City of the Damned, The Abandoned Planet, Station to Station, and Death Squared. Starting June 19, members can claim Dark Envoy and FATE: Undiscovered Realms, with more titles available on June 26.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 will take place from July 8 to July 11. Prime Gaming members can claim six PC games for free from June 17 to July 7, including titles like Saints Row IV: Re-Elected and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. Amazon Luna will offer exclusive deals for Prime members in the U.S. and Canada from June 17 to July 11, including discounts on the Amazon Luna Controller and various bundles. Canadian offers include similar discounts on the Amazon Luna Controller and bundles. Additionally, Prime members can access a range of Free Games with Prime throughout June, with new titles available starting June 19.
