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 …
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Two Steam games release with the same name and avoid disaster by ‘acting like human beings’
by Awaisby AwaisWith hundreds of games releasing each week, discoverability is a well-known issue for game developers and publishers on Steam, even as the storefront has made moves to address the issue, …
Whether it’s stalking prey from the shadows or getting in and out without being seen entirely, there’s a delightful power fantasy associated with the best stealth games out there. It’s …
- Game Reviews
Jackbox Party Pack studio will start publishing absurd games: ‘We applaud the baby-slapping’
by Awaisby AwaisFor the past 15 years, Jackbox Games has known its lane. The studio has largely stuck to creating its own multiplayer games via the Jackbox Party Pack series and a …
- Gaming News
Today's Games Can Feel "Soulless," But Can Punch The Monkey Change That?
by Awaisby AwaisPunch the monkey, an adorable macaque born last July in Japan, captured the world’s attention recently. He was abandoned by his mother and rejected by his community, only to find …
A year ago, it seemed like a given that we would soon be paying $80 for our games — and this was even before Nintendo had announced that it would …
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Roblox And Minecraft Players Don't Really Care About "Traditionally Good" AAA Games, Study Finds
by Awaisby AwaisData firm NewZoo’s annual PC and console gaming report reveals an interesting fact about Roblox and Minecraft players: They’re far less likely to engage with popular AAA titles like Ghost …
It seems that PlayStation’s upcoming PS Plus Extra games for March have leaked. According to the ever-reliable Dealabs, the following games will be added for Extra subscribers from Tuesday, 17th …