Tell Me Why’s first episode (of three) has now been made free to play, following in the tradition of previous DontNod games Life is Strange and Life is Strange 2. Though Tell Me Why isn’t officially an LiS title, it contains the same magic realism, choice-based mechanics, and willingness to tackle real world issues that […]
It’s A Joke That Persona 5 Still Isn’t On PC Or Switch
I played through Persona 5 Strikers on PS4, but it’s also available on both PC and Nintendo Switch. This, reader, is completely stupid. For those unacquainted with Strikers, it serves as a sequel to Persona 5, but not Persona 5 Royal. As someone who has played through all of these games – two of them […]
WandaVision Would Be Better If It Wasn’t In The MCU
WandaVision came to an end last week, and while I think it fell into the typical MCU trap of mismanaged endings, I thoroughly enjoyed its run. Through episodes 1-3 and 5-7 especially (that’s the sitcom parody episodes), the show masterfully constructed its dynamic between Wanda and Vision, and then later adding in Billy, Tommy, and […]
The Polygon staff tries to draw their favorite Mario power-ups from memory
It’s March 10, also known as Mario Day (Mar10, get it?). And to celebrate, the Polygon crew decided to draw their favorite Mario power-up from memory. Some of us — the usual suspects, if you’ve been following along in the Polygon Draws extended universe — really nailed their submissions this time. And others of us […]
PlayVS Is Helping Students Discover The Joy Of High School Sport Through Esports
“It’s an interesting dynamic,” Alinn Louv tells me with a laugh, “the kids are going into school to play video games rather than skipping school to play video games.” Louv is the director of brand and community at PlayVS, an amateur esports program designed to get esports into schools and recognised as a varsity sport. […]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Trailer Analysis
In case you’ve been hiding under your shell, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in a new, retro-inspired adventure called Shredder’s Revenge. The game comes courtesy of Tribute Games and Dotemu, who know a thing or two about creating arcade-style experiences having worked on Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game and Streets of […]
Part 2 of Maskmaker’s Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Released
Looking forward to what InnerspaceVR has in store for its next virtual reality (VR) title Maskmaker? The studio has been revealing a wealth of information about this upcoming puzzler and today there’s a little more, with the second part of its ‘Behind the Mask’ series in collaboration with publisher MWMi. With part one setting the […]
SXSW Online XR Takes Place in VRChat Next Week
2020 saw the likes of the Venice Film Festival, Raindance, Cannes and more switch to online programming, embracing virtual reality (VR) tracks through platforms like the Museum of Other Realities and VRChat. SXSW Online 2021 – which begins next week – had to follow suit as well, with SXSW Online XR providing a showcase of […]
Kojima’s Next Game Is Almost Certainly Going To Be An FMV
How do you describe a Kojima game? Beyond genre classification like “Tactical Espionage Action” or “Social Strand System,” what makes a Kojima game a Kojima game? For one thing, Kojima is nothing if not an innovator. His obsession with breaking conventions and experimental ways of storytelling is perhaps only rivaled by his love of film. […]
I’m Glad Theseus Isn’t Hades’ Protagonist, But I’d Love To See That Game
Lots of you hate Theseus and I just don’t get it. Yeah, he can be a bit of a posh prick who reckons he’s loads better than he actually is, but that’s what makes him so good. The thing about Theseus is that he’s just overcompensating, isn’t he – Prince Theseus himself, tasked with working […]