Warner Bros Boss Says It Has The "Best Cookies," Talks About Milking Them
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has commented on the future of the company’s entertainment business, saying he believes that some of its biggest franchises are “underutilized” and that this is actually one of the firm’s biggest growth opportunities. He made his point using an analogy about cookies.
During a speech at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology event, he singled out franchises like Harry Potter, DC franchises like Superman, Batman, and Joker, along with the fantasy franchises Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings. He said these are franchises people around the world know and will spend time and money on, if they are deployed correctly.
“The good news for us, is it’s underused. We haven’t done a Superman in 14 years [note: Man of Steel was rele…
Read moreVinland Saga Manga Deluxe Edition Receives Huge Discount At Amazon
Vinland Saga’s gorgeous new deluxe editions are on sale for their lowest prices yet at Amazon. Volume 1 of the superb historical manga, which released in February, is discounted to only $33. You can pair it with Volume 2, which was published in April, for $43. These hefty hardcover editions of Vinland Saga are 600-700 pages each and carry list prices of $55. The third and fourth volumes release in the coming months, and you can get a 10% discount on your preorder.
Vinland Saga Deluxe Editions
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55) - Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition 03 (Releases June 18) — $49 (
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This SNK MVS Mini Arcade Bundle Just Hit Its Lowest Price Ever For Black Friday
Arcade cabinets are a welcome addition to any game room, but not everyone has the space (or budget) for a full-size cabinet. But if you’re looking for a fun way to get your retro gaming fix, take a look at the Unico SNK MVS Mini Arcade Bundle. Discounted to its lowest price ever for Black Friday, the bundle gets you a pint-sized arcade cabinet, 45 built-in games, and a controller for just $69 (was $86).
Regardless of which you choose, you’ll get to play 45 classic SNK Neo Geo games. The full list is available on the product page, but highlights include Metal Slug, The King of Fighters ’94, Fatal Fu…
Read moreThe original Halo trilogy OSTs are returning to vinyl in early 2025
Laced RecordsAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Did you know that listening to the Halo 2 soundtrack is a great way to recover from the U.S. election? It’s true. If you’re a true fan of the Halo series — especially of the original trilogy — Laced Records has arranged an awesome LP box set that’s currently available to pre-order. It’s been over a decade since the soundtracks for these games were first put on wax, but now it’s back in this limited edition package that’s coming in April 2025.The full box set contains 83 tracks composed by Martin O’Donnell and Michael Salvatori for the first three Halo titles spread across eight LPs, costing $…
Read moreOne of SteelSeries’ best wireless headsets is half off at Best Buy
SteelSeriesCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.If you want the best that SteelSeries has to offer in the PC/PlayStation headset space, but understandably don’t want to pay over $300 for its Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, then you’re in luck. The next best thing is the Arctis Pro Wireless, and it’s $139.99 at Best Buy (was $279.99). This model isn’t like most of the company’s other headsets; instead of having to recharge the entire headset when its battery dies, you simply swap out its battery with an extra that comes in the box, letting the gaming continue on. Each claims to deliver around 20 hours of use, and whichever isn’t in use can be recharged in the included base station…
Read moreThe 2 TB Samsung 980 SSD is cheaper in time for the PS5 Pro’s launch
Photo composition: Alice Jovanee/Polygon | Source images: Samsung, PlayStationAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.If you’re a new owner of a PlayStation 5 Pro, you’ll want to check out this deal that can double its internal storage. The heatsink-equipped, 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro is one of our favorite SSDs for the PlayStation 5, and it’s currently on sale for nearly its lowest price ever at Amazon. Typically available for $229.99, you can grab it for $139.99. It hasn’t been this affordable in almost a year.Samsung 980 Pro SSD$140$23039% off$140$140 at Amazon (2 TB)Related:The best PS5 and PS5 Pro accessoriesThe hot new model of Sony’s console is equipp…
Read moreSome awesome games are buy 1, get 1 half-off at Best Buy
SegaAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Best Buy has just kicked off a buy 1, get 1 half-off sale through Nov. 7 that includes new launches for Xbox, PlayStation, and the Nintendo Switch, including GOTY challengers Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Unlike similar sales that recently wrapped up at Target, you don’t need to be a member of My Best Buy to take advantage of these deals. Just add a pair of eligible games to your cart, and 50% will get knocked off the less expensive of the two.While there a dozens of eligible games featured as part of this sale, we’ve plucked out a handful of essential titles you should consider making …
Read moreWhere to pre-order Monster Hunter Wilds
CapcomAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest entry in Capcom’s massive creature-hunting franchise, launches on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on Feb. 28. In addition to an expanded menagerie of monsters to hunt down and devour, Monster Hunter Wilds offers a much larger map with dynamic weather conditions, which can be traversed with the help of new mounts called Seikrets.Of course, if you’d like to try the game yourself before purchasing, an open beta giving you a look into character creation, a story trial, and a Doshaguma hunt will be available on all launch platforms through Nov. 3.If you’re ready to join the hunt, we’ve t…
Read moreSave on a bunch of Nintendo Switch titles at Woot
Image sources: VariousAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.New games for the Nintendo Switch usually cost $59.99, but Woot is discounting a substantial collection of must-haves through Oct. 31. Many of these titles match their lowest prices ever, which we expect to see during Black Friday, not in October. Included in this sale are discounts on essential titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, plus new releases like Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.Woot notes that some of the Switch games on sale aren’t the U.S. versions, but since the Switch is region-free (meaning games from any region work …
Read moreThe best Asus ROG Ally accessories
Graphic: Alice Newcome-Beill/Polygon | Source images: 8Bitdo, Corsair, BaseusThe Asus ROG Ally X is currently one of the most powerful handheld PCs currently available (the standard ROG Ally is no slouch, either). Compared to the Steam Deck, Asus’ handhelds are a better fit for gamers who want Windows OS on their handheld for superb game compatibility — especially those who like using non-Steam launchers like GOG and Xbox — as well as for those who want faster specs and high refresh rate screen tech.The accessory ecosystem has blossomed since the ROG Ally’s debut, more or less equaling the selection for the Steam Deck, which is great to see. And, thanks to the ROG Ally’s port location and design similarities to the Steam Deck, some accessories work just fine with either handheld.…
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