For Brad and Fiona Dourif, Chucky is a ‘family business’
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A 10-foot-tall statue of Messmer the Impaler could be yours, but first, you need to edit a killer Elden Ring trailer
Where would you even put it?
Hi-Fi Rush Was The Hit Xbox Needed, And It Still Wasn't Enough For Them
Today, May 7, Xbox announced it’s shutting down three studios and merging another . This includes Redfall developer Arkane Austin and Mobile Doom studio Alpha Dog Games, while Roundhouse Games is being absorbed into Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios. But
D&D’s last 5th edition campaign has some of the best maps of this generation
Photo: Charlie Hall/Polygon A closer look at Vecna: Eve of Ruin’s exceptional cartographers, Francesca Baerald and Dyson Logos Continue reading…
'A F***ing Gut Stab': Game Industry Reacts To Shocking New Studio Closures
One of the worst years for cancellations, cuts, and closures in the history of the video game industry has just claimed its next victims, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Developers and fans alike are in disbelief. “Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again,
Deep Dive: Console cross-play and how we made it work in Insurgency
Here are the steps Pingle Studios took to implement multiplayer on multiplatform, with five key takeaways from the project.
Helldivers 2 Community Rallies To Rescue The Game's Steam Reviews
Co-op shooter Helldivers 2 was enjoying tons of success in the months since its February launch. Then, a few days ago, Sony announced that PC players had to link (or create) a PlayStation Network account to continue playing the game. This enraged fans who have been playing for
A People’s History of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Graphic: Will Joel/Polygon | Source images: Everett Collection, Universal, Warner Bros. Pictures, WWE/Getty Images The rise and fall (and rise?) of a man who loves to cook Continue reading…
Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively
"Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a f*cking gut stab."
V Rising review
A confident 1.0 release for an action-RPG/survival game hybrid that was already excellent in Early Access.
This Underrated 2023 Gem Is Getting A Second Chance On PC, PS5, And Xbox
One of 2023’s most criminally underrated games is getting a second chance. Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is Spike Chunsoft’s spiritual successor to its beloved murder mystery series Danganropa. It launched on Switch to decent reception last year, but several reviewers
How to claim a Loot Island capture point in Fortnite
Image: Epic Games via Polygon Where to find the mysterious landmass Continue reading…
In One Day, Hades II Doubled The First Game’s Record For Concurrent Players
After a short technical test , Supergiant Games started this week with a bang by releasing Hades II into Early Access. The sequel to the studio’s 2020 action roguelite has been eagerly awaited by fans of the original, but it turns out the audience for Hades 2 is much bigger
Honkai: Star Rail Robin build—The best relics and Light Cones
Make the most out of this singing support character.
Microsoft closes Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Studios
The developers behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and Mighty Doom are being shut down.
Microsoft closing Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush studios among other cuts
Image: Arkane Studios/Bethesda Softworks Four studios will close Continue reading…
Warhammer's About To Get A Bit More Expensive
Money is imaginary, and yet we imagine the worst possible version. As we all agree to pretend that swapping numbers on a computer, or paper and metal in person, makes sense as a transaction for goods, we also for some reason pretend that said goods get more expensive. As a
After years of avoiding Magic: The Gathering, the new Hatsune Miku set looks like the final nail in the coffin for me
Time to invest.
Asus may have accidentally revealed the new AMD Strix Point naming scheme, before quickly pulling a 'nothing to see here'
This is a deliberate attempt to give me a headache, isn't it?
Microsoft Promises 'Make-Good Offers' As It Cancels Redfall DLC Players Already Paid For
Just days after Redfall’s one-year anniversary, Microsoft has announced it’s shutting down the studio behind it , Arkane Austin, and ending all further development on the vampire shooter. That includes its promised Hero DLC which some fans already paid for in the $100 Bite Back
Microsoft Closes Studios Behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, And More To Prioritize 'High-Impact' Games
Xbox is shutting down four studios in its first-party stable, specifically ones that fall under the Bethesda/ZeniMax umbrella . The brutal cuts will affect Redfall developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, and Mobile Doom developer Alpha Dog Games. ZeniMax
How To Defeat Headmistress Hecate In Hades 2
Hades 2, surprise-released into Early Access May 6 , has no shortage of challenges. Even with the help of the mighty Olympians and a strike of luck with loot during runs, bosses are likely to put a stop to your ventures until you’ve familiarized yourself with their attacks.
Despite not having mod support, Manor Lords player adds Shrek to the delight of its developer: 'You can't deny the potential'
It's all ogre now, milord.
Nintendo finally admits it’s making the Switch 2
Photo: Nintendo ‘We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year’ Continue reading…
The 16 Biggest Haters In Video Games
It is prime time to be a hater right now. The Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef has been a spectacle to watch unfold over the past few days. Lamar is dropping some of the harshest disses of his career , while Drake says “nuh uh” over a beat. I finally understand why Ancient Rome
Vecna: Eve of Ruin, D&D’s final 5th edition campaign, delivers the high-level combat fans have been asking for
Admittedly, lots of them have eight legs Continue reading…
The Switch has topped 140M lifetime sales and Nintendo is preparing to unveil its successor
The next Nintendo console will be revealed during the current fiscal year.
Alan Wake II developer Remedy cancels multiplayer project Codename Kestrel
The studio has scrapped the project to focus on existing franchises.
Nintendo Finally Says Something About The Switch 2 In The Weirdest Way Possible
Folks, it finally happened…sort of. Nintendo formally (and remarkably casually) acknowledged its successor to the Nintendo Switch , stating that it will be announced “within this fiscal year” as part of an investor meeting this week, meaning we’ll hear about it before April
What time does Helldivers 2’s Polar Patriots Warbond release?
Image: Arrowhead Game Studios/PlayStation Studios Can’t dive into hell if it’s frozen over Continue reading…
Intel pressures all motherboard manufacturers to implement default power settings by the end of May
Stock should actually mean stock.
Can Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan be shiny in Pokémon Go?
Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Game Freak/Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Yes, you can find shiny Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan in Pokémon Go Continue reading…
Today's Wordle answer for Tuesday, May 7
Trouble solving today's Wordle? Here's the help you need.
It's been an incredible few weeks for game companies making avoidable mistakes they immediately back down from
2024 is looking like a big year for blunders.
The best Hades 2 weapons and how to unlock them
Every weapon you can use in Hades 2's early access release.
Nothing makes sense anymore: They're making Funko Pops out of the cult classic 2004 Obsidian RPG, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords
Ah yes, eternally tormented flayed skin psycho killer Funko and mean Objectivist grandma Funko.
9 Things To Know Before Starting Hades 2
Hades 2 is now in Early Access , ready to overtake your evenings, lunch breaks, and weekends for the foreseeable future. Playing as Melinoë, you’re tasked with defeating Chronos, aka time itself, to rescue her family and defend Olympus. It’s quite a lot to take in, especially
Looking for a capture card? Our guide has the top picks
Graphic: Alice Jovanee/Polygon | Source images: Various Record and edit gaming footage with our collection of the best capture cards for console and PC Continue reading…