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The first bug I saw in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is the same bug I saw in Stalker: Call of Pripyat 14 years ago, and I find that downright heartwarming
Even a decade and a half later in a new engine, a specific bit of jank still abides.
Free-to-play 'MOBA battle royale' game Supervive, one of the most popular recent Steam demos, is out now in early access
The genre mashup is attracting players at a good clip.
Dungeons & Dragons subclasses sync up with 2024 rules in Subclasses Revivified
As players of the massively popular Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition adapt to the new-and-improved D&D 2024, they’ve found many of their favorite subclasses left on the cutting room floor in the name of streamlined design. Polygon has sung the praises of this new update on
Scott Pilgrim Anime On Netflix Not Getting Second Season
Scott Pilgrim series creator Bryan Lee O’Malley announced that the Netflix adaptation of the popular franchise would not receive a second season, confirming what many fans had already assumed. Read more...
The 'Bloodiest' Episode Of Amazon's Secret Level Is Based On....Pac-Man?
It’s times like this when I realize nothing from my childhood is sacred, not even Pac-Man’s innocent maze travels. According to an exclusive Entertainment Weekly interview with Tim Miller, creator of the upcoming Amazon animated series Secret Level, his new show will deliver
Star Wars Outlaws is dropping 'forced stealth,' so instead of being reset when you get caught sneaking around, you can just start blasting
Using the Force is great, but sometimes using the DLT-19 heavy rifle is better.
'It's the best game': Post Malone reveals he has nearly 400 hours in Hunt: Showdown, proving the songwriter has impeccable FPS taste
"Whenever I'm on the road and I can't play, I'm missing it."
Fortnite's Premium Monthly Subscription Just Got A Lot Better
Fortnite Crew, the popular shooter’s premium monthly subscription plan, will now provide players with premium rewards for all future passes—battle and otherwise—as Epic continues to streamline the game’s rewards and leveling systems. The publisher also announced a small price
Remembering the Corrupted Blood incident: That time WoW was overrun by a virtual plague now referenced by Covid-19 researchers
A digital plague that had real-world parallels.
Itch.io requires all creators to disclose AI-generated content
Amid a continuing conversation about AI’s presence in tabletop gaming, online marketplace itch.io announced that it will be requiring all creators on the site to disclose whether their projects contain AI-generated content. Itch.io’s disclosure policy isn’t an outright ban, but
Indie distribution platform Itch.io now requires asset creators to disclose the use of generative AI in their work
Asset page creators are now required to tag their work, and will not be indexed for searches if they don't.
Longtime Simpsons Voice Actor Retires After 35 Years
Pamela Hayden, who has voiced famous Simpsons characters like Milhouse for over three decades, announced that she is retiring from the long-running animated series. Read more...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's waiting queue is gone, so you should be able to get in now
Though there may still be problems playing: "We are aware of additional technical issues that the team is working to address."
Genshin Impact guides and walkthroughs
Genshin Impact is a free-to-play RPG on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, iOS, and Android. It takes the climbing and exploration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and mixes it with deep loot and progression systems. We’ve organized our guide to help you
Billionaire Waits Outside Supermarket To Fight Call Of Duty Fan
It’s happened to all of us. You’re playing your favorite game. You’re losing pretty badly. You blame the developers, or cheaters, or the internet. But not all of us have blamed the billionaire who owns our internet service provider, challenged him to a fight, and watched
Polygon readers can get exclusive discounts on Fanatical’s new book bundles
Similar to many Humble Bundles we’ve featured in the past, Fanatical has started offering books alongside its selection of gaming bundles. To mark the occasion, through Nov. 24, Polygon readers can save an extra 7% on Fanatical book bundles by using the code FANTASYVERSE7 at
Reddit is back after hours of downtime and errors: 'A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results'
After being out for most of the afternoon, "the front page of the internet" appears to be back in action.
Minecraft is getting two block-busting theme parks
Complete with Minecraft accommodation and Minecraft restaurants.
Owls Make For Awesome Companions In Disney Dreamlight Valley
The Storybook Vale is the second major expansion to come to the ever-popular cozy game Disney Dreamlight Valley, bringing all new biomes, characters, and stories to tell. Of course, as with the main game, there are also plenty of new critters to meet and befriend. And among
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Nearly Brought Back Another Hero Alongside The Inquisitor
Reading the official Dragon Age: The Veilguard art book is kind of maddening, honestly. I adored the fourth game in BioWare’s fantasy RPG franchise despite my many, many issues with the series going in but each time I look at the art book, which is full of concepts that didn’t
FromSoftware's parent company confirms that Sony is looking to buy it out
"No decision has been made at this time," but a letter of intent has been received and that means the wheels are turning.
All fishing spots in Genshin Impact
You can fish in Genshin Impact, complete with a mini-game, an activity separate from brutally murdering a bunch of fish in the water for food. You’ll need to fish to grab some free-to-play weapons and unlock certain housing cosmetics. Each region has fishing spots in different
Gaming's Streaming Wars Are Here For Real Now
The ability to stream video games via the cloud might not be something you, a person reading Kotaku, personally enjoys or uses very much. But the reality is that streaming video games on your phone, console, or PC is becoming more and more popular, and that’s led to Xbox and
HeroQuest dungeon crawler competitor Maladum is the tabletop game of the moment
As a tabletop writer, I must admit that miniatures games are a bit of a blind spot. Which is why I wasn’t surprised when Maladum: Dungeons of Enveron, the latest big thing in miniatures gaming, seemingly came out of nowhere. All of a sudden, tabletop reviewers from Youtuber
AFK Journey and Clash of Clans lead Google Play's top games of 2024
Farlight's new title has been deemed Google Play's best game of the year nearly a month after launch.
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In a tough year for video games, the Game Awards nominations give some cause for hope
Not long after the Game Awards nominations were announced on Monday, we at Polygon noticed something interesting happening in our web traffic. Readers were clicking from our story about the nominations through to reviews of some of the games that had been recognized — and they
The McRib Is Back And McDonald's Will Sell You A Jug Of The Sauce For $20
McDonald’s world-famous meat product shaped like a tiny rack of ribs is returning just in time for the holidays. Starting next month, hungry customers can buy not only the McRib sandwich again, but also a jug of the sauce it’s slathered in. Are you not loving it? Read more...
Space Marine 2 will ban mods for public online play in December but promises that better mod support is on the way
The rise of the Space Marine 2 mod scene is causing some technical issues for online play, but the dev team doesn't want to take your fun away—so, a compromise.
The MCU Is Getting Ready To Enter 'The Age of Mutants'
Marvel fans, it sounds like our patience will soon be rewarded. After nearly two decades of the Marvel Cinematic Universe being a world-changing wrecking ball to the film industry and our lives, the X-Men we’ve long wanted to see join the party are coming. At least, Marvel
Xsolla establishes Asia-Pacific HQ in Busan to grow another global dev hub
As with Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia, Xsolla wants to provide Busan's game industry with the resources and connections to expand its reach.
FromSoftware parent company confirms Sony’s acquisition intent
Kadokawa Corporation has confirmed a recent Reuters report concerning a possible acquisition by Sony. The official release, “Notice Regarding Media Articles,” was uploaded to Kadokawa’s investor relations portal Nov. 20. The full text reads: There are some articles on the
Is Nicole Kidman lying about her divorce meme photo? An investigation
Another day on the internet, another meme origin story complicated. In an interview with British GQ released this week, Nicole Kidman nods to her many memes — her weird clapping, her AMC ad — and says she’ll take it all, in the name of art. But she does have a few corrections:
Square Enix and Lightspeed team up to bring Final Fantasy XIV to phones
But will this Final Fantasy XIV also be free-to-play up to level 70 and include Stormblood?
Xbox Will Now Let You Stream Games You Own Without A Console
Xbox is expanding its streaming options and will now let players stream some games they already own that aren’t included in Game Pass on any device that supports it. Read more...
5 beginner’s tips before starting STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl brings scavengers, trespassers, and adventurers from all over to live their best lives in a faithfully digitized corner of Ukraine. Danger is lurking around every corner, be that from hungry mutants or battle-hardened mercenaries. But much like
The Game Awards Should Happen After The Year Is Over, Like Every Other Award Show
In case you missed it, the nominees for the 10th annual Game Awards, set to air on December 12, have been announced . Some frontrunners were predictably nominated in multiple categories, such as Astro Bot and Metaphor: ReFantazio , which scored seven and six nominations,
You can now pre-order the new limited edition Steam Deck
Earlier this month, Valve announced that it would be launching a new limited edition Steam Deck OLED. The $679 handheld features the same hardware and specifications as its 1 TB transparent model from last year but with a matte-white finish. It is currently available to