Black Myth: Wukong publisher issues bizarre directive on what streamers can (and can’t) say
Ahead of Black Myth: Wukong’s Aug. 20 release date, publisher Hero Games (acting on behalf of developer Game Science) reportedly sent a strange directive to several video game streamers who received early codes for the game: Don’t talk about anything that “in…
Connections’ new feature means you can one-up your friends even harder
The New York Times has just made it a bit easier for players to flex their word game skills. Connections, the popular word association game from The New York Times, is getting a new feature that allows players to share their in-game stats with friends. Starti…
You can own these iconic video game soundtracks for cheap
Steam offers mp3 downloads of your favorite game soundtracks, and they’re usually less than $10.
Where to pre-order Mass Effect: The Board Game
Mass Effect: The Board Game by Modiphius isn’t the first time the sci-fi franchise has been ported to analog, but it’s by far the best adaptation of the tight, squad-based combat of Bioware’s trilogy we’ve played. While Mass Effect: The Board Game – Priority:…
Two ways to save a video game industry on fire
Polygon’s Editor’s Letter is a column from Editor-in-Chief Chris Plante that reflects on the video game and entertainment industries, their communities, and Polygon itself. New editions appear in the first week of each month. Let’s start with a spoonful of su…
Elite Dangerous added only its second new starship in five years
Elite Dangerous, the spacefaring game from Frontier Developments, has had quite a few updates this year. The latest adds a new starship called the Lakon Type-8 to the roster, only the second to be added to the game in the last five years. I recently took it f…
How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live and what to expect
Gamescom, the world’s largest video game convention, officially starts on Wednesday in Cologne, Germany. But the show starts virtually on Tuesday, with a streaming presentation called Gamescom Opening Night Live hosted by The Game Awards emcee Geoff Keighley.…
GameStop is offering a rare discount on gift cards and digital titles
If you’re looking for an easy way to increase your spending power, GameStop is currently offering some rare discounts on digital gift cards, subscriptions, and even in-game currencies. This blanket 10% discount is available to anyone, but GameStop Pro members…
Daggerheart, a new Critical Role game, feels more complicated than D&D in a good way
Daggerheart, the new tabletop role-playing game from Critical Role’s Darrington Press imprint, entered open beta earlier this year with a bountiful playtest packet that’s free for anyone to download and play at home. While early reports were mixed, I’m please…
Pokémon Go Twitch drop times for 2024 Pokémon World Championships codes
Pokémon Go Twitch drops are available for those watching this year’s Pokémon World Championships. Alongside the in-game “2024 Pokémon World Championships” event, watching the Pokémon Go side of the competition on Twitch will grant codes rewarding Timed Resear…