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Anime take on Resident Evil 4 is creepier than non-anime Resident Evil 4
Watch cheerful anime Leon cop a hatchet in the skull.
The Sims Is Getting Some Competition From Paradox
Strategy specialists Paradox had the weirdest press show the other week, in which they announced a Sims competitor but didn’t actually say or show anything about it . Now they have. Read more...
Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour: Can Litten be shiny?
Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: Niantic Litten is in the spotlight on March 21 Continue reading…
How deep was Deus Ex's simulation? A literal piece of paper could set off a laser trap
I love the whole immersive sim genre, but there's still only one #1 baby.
It turns out sorting boxes in the sterilized corporate afterscape is actually really fun
The Last Worker's tale of worker rebellion is anchored by some rock solid timed navigation puzzling.
Netflix Games will add Monument Valley, Ubisoft, and more to service
The streaming giant continues its games expansion with the acclaimed Monument Valley series and its second exclusive game from Ubisoft.
Designing efficient systems for expressive matchmaking
Here are some practical strategies for creating and implementing a flexible and practical matchmaking system.
Diablo 4 convinced me that skill trees rule, actually
The heart of Diablo 4 lies in one brilliant system.
Six Cool Details In The New Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Trailer
The latest story trailer for Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Survivo r drops some new tidbits that have me excited to play Respawn’s upcoming sequel to its fantastic 2019 soulslike action game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order . Read more...
Prioritizing mental health and understanding during Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Gearbox's creative director Matt Cox and senior producer Kayla Belmore opened up on how they put their health first while making Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and how that affected the larger studio.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor brings back the best thing about Rise of Skywalker
Image: Lucasfilm/Disney Let’s go to the live slug reaction Continue reading…
How to give better feedback in game writing (and beyond)
Narrative designers Alexa Ray Corriea and Lis Moberly want to help you give better feedback to your creative collaborators.
Five key publishing contract pitfalls for indies to avoid
Attorney Kellan Voyer laid out five common problem areas for indie developers to watch out for in publishing contracts, including issues with licensing, DLC, and IP.
Diablo 4 players react to the beta test: 'Seems to be Blizzard back in their old form'
The Diablo 4 early access beta got off to a rough start but once it started working, players were genuinely excited by what they saw.
Huge NBA Jam Mod Is Basically A New NBA Jam For 2023
Dedicated fans are out there uploading new rosters for old sports games all the time, but this new update for 2010's NBA Jam goes above and beyond by adding so much new stuff that it’s practically an all-new game. Read more...
The Resident Evil 4 Remake Changing Ashley’s Skirt Gives Me Hope
I’m anxiously awaiting Capcom’s, so far, highly praised Resident Evil 4 remake, but not because I’m preoccupied by updated fight mechanics, or graphical fidelity, or any monsters, really—I’ve been thinking about skirts. Read more...
Twitch cutting over 400 jobs after revenue and user growth stalls
Twitch has laid off just over 400 employees due the impact of the "current macroeconomic environment."
Shazam! 2’s opening weekend is DC’s biggest box office flop
Image: Warner Bros Maybe The Flash and Aquaman will fare better? Continue reading…
How to unlock literally everything in WWE 2K23
Image: Visual Concepts/2K Sports Dozens of Superstars, Arenas, and Championships await Continue reading…
"Participation on par with everyone else": A rethink of accessibility in games
Accessibility-specific menus in games may not be enough. At GDC 2023, Ubisoft shares real-world examples of why some current accessibility options fall short.
I didn't expect Diablo 4 to be my next MMO
Blizzard is still calling Diablo 4 an action-RPG but there's no denying its very shared world.
Let's Talk About Diablo IV's Most Controversial Change
The first thing I did in the Diablo IV beta was try to roll. After playing games for 30 years I’ve internalized two important things: Always check behind the waterfall, and rolling is always faster than walking. So I rolled. And it was faster. And then I tried to roll again and
This fan tribute to Lance Reddick as Destiny's Commander Zavala is going to make me well up
The 3D-printed figurine is free to everyone, but its artist hopes players will donate to Reddick's charity of choice.
The New Bayonetta Prequel Makes Up For 3's Bad Ending
After suffering my way through Bayonetta 3 ’s final act , I’d all but written off any subsequent Bayonetta video game and moved on to greener character-action game pastures . While I still stand by the closing statement in my review that I’ll never replay Bayonetta 3 ever
Twitch lays off more than 400 employees as Amazon cuts another 9,000 jobs
This comes on top of the 18,000 layoffs Amazon announced in January.
New Lego Racing Game Appears In Leaked Screenshots
More details and reputed screenshots from Lego 2K Drive, a yet-to-be-announced Lego racing game from 2K, have leaked online. This aligns with past reports that 2K was working on a series of Lego games . Read more...
Navigating the "ocean" of fandom as a community manager
The Game Band community director Bria Davis breaks down the challenges of modern fandom and how to foster proactive community management in her GDC presentation.
Adding narrative texture to the people and places of Horizon Forbidden West
Guerrilla Games' lead living world designer Espen Sogn explains how the team worked to make each tribe in Forbidden West feel unique, and crucially, persistent.
Life By You asks: What if The Sims spoke real words?
Image: Paradox Tectonic/Paradox Interactive Dialogue trees, town editing, and tons of control Continue reading…
Diablo IV Is The Perfect Head Empty, Kill Stuff Game
Diablo is one of those games you’ve definitely played—even if you haven’t. It’s so influential in its design, from its RPG mechanics to its loot and progression systems, that the franchise has its demonic horns stabbed through countless other games from Borderlands and Destiny
Twitch lays off hundreds amid Amazon cuts
Illustration: Ariel Davis for Polygon Four hundred of the 9,000 laid off workers were from the streaming platform Continue reading…
WWE 2K23’s MyRise story mode is a slow burn that’s worth the effort
In MyRise’s “The Legacy,” you’re the niece of a fictional WWE Superstar who was once a six-time Women’s Champion. | Image: Visual Concepts/2K Sports For immersion, it’s hard to beat the career mode. Be prepared to spend a lot of time out of the ring Continue reading…
Some 8BitDo controllers now work with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
8BitDo controllers are now compatible with Apple phones, tablets, laptops, and even Apple TV | Image: 8BitDo / Apple With a new firmware update, several models can play on Apple’s court Continue reading…
Modder creates tribute to their Elder Scrolls-loving mum so 'she can live on in every adventure I take in Tamriel'
VIIVII's mum had a "severe case of restartitis," so the mods are right at the start.
Sonic Frontiers’ free DLC is coming to tickle your Sonic Adventure nostalgia
Image: Sonic Team/Sega Who wants some more Crush 40?! Continue reading…
GOG's Spring Sale kicks off with a free game for everyone
GOG's big seasonal sale is now underway, and you know what that means.
Watch the trailer for Game Changer’s surprise four-episode season finale
The best game show on TV continues to live up to its name Continue reading…
We're one step closer to a meaty cyberpunk future as scientists create a 'living computer' using 80,000 mouse brain cells
So-called reservoir computing could create more energy efficient devices by combining meat and silicon.
The Mystery Of GTA V's Six-Star Wanted Level
If you have a one-star “wanted” level in GTA V , the police will chase you. At two stars, they’ll shoot to kill. Read more...
