Some video game trends are easy to trace back to their source. When we got a wave of battle royale games in 2018, there was no question that they sprung …
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Tips & Guides
I’ve seen 90 minutes more of The Blood of Dawnwalker and I’m excited – could this be 2026’s breakout RPG?
by Awaisby AwaisWhat struck me most about the 90-minute presentation of The Blood of Dawnwalker I watched recently, at developer Rebel Wolves’ studio in Poland, is how confident this dark fantasy role-playing …
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Game Reviews
2026’s best game soundtrack so far features in an under-the-radar racing game
by Awaisby AwaisVideo game soundtracks are pretty respectable these days. I just watched James Bond composer David Arnold take the stage at the BAFTA Games Awards and pay tribute to the medium …
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Game Reviews
Sol Cesto, Steam’s most exciting new roguelike, is one of 2026’s best
by Awaisby AwaisBack in January, I called Sol Cesto “my first favorite game of 2026.” The visually arresting roguelike launched in early access last May, but I discovered it right as the …
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Tip screens are useful in their own way, but I didn’t expect one of the hints in Demon Tides to contain the game’s entire soul in it. “It’s all about …
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Playing Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections feels like playing a PlayStation 2 game. I don’t mean that in a derogatory way, as someone might if they’re dunking on a …
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Random Select is a new column from Polygon about under-the-radar video games. Every week, Polygon’s editors assign a writer to check out a game at random, downloading the game without …