‘Outside In’ makes a complex math concept fun and approachable
When it comes to good YouTube videos, I’m biased in favor of content made explicitly for the platform: media critiques, long-form investigations, and pointless tests of human endurance. “Outside In” is an exception. This educational video comes from a strange and distant land: the 1990s. Based on the mathematical concept of sphere inversion, it should […]
Sure, gaming in 2024 had some killer underrated gems, but it was really the year of the mod
Last year, around this time, I wrote a feature arguing that Starfield, with its perfectly OK, but a bit synthetic and cold universe, was 2023’s actual game of the year. Read more
A Look Back At The Gaming Highs And Lows Of 2024
We’re in the final days of 2024, a chance to look back and assess the year that was. What were the highs and lows, the disappointments that left us bereft and the surprises that reignited our love for games? And, importantly, how did Sony, Microsoft, a...
Gladiator II, The Return, Y2K, and every movie new to streaming
Each week on Polygon, we round up the most notable new releases to streaming and VOD, highlighting the biggest and best new movies for you to watch at home. This week, Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning historical epic, wades into the open waters of VOD. That’s not all; the epic drama […]
2024 Transformed Diablo 4 Into An ARPG Worthy Of The Name
Diablo 4 did huge numbers when it was released in June 2023, with positive reviews, impressive sales numbers, and over 12 million players. But for those who finished the game's campaign and dove into its endgame content, the real meat of an ARPG like D...
Marvel Rivals: How To Earn Units To Buy New Costumes
Finding out how to get Units in Marvel Rivals is a surprisingly difficult task. The game doesn’t outright tell you how to earn them anywhere. And, when you do earn them, it’s hard to tell where they’re coming from. However, this galactic currency will ...
Death of the Reprobate is wacky renaissance painting Die Hard with a Vengeance, and an ideal game for the holiday period’s long dark teatime of the soul
Warning: Spoilers for both Death of the Reprobate and Die Hard With A Vengeance lie ahead. Read more
Premium live-service games are failing. Why is Diablo 4 a success?
Live-service gaming is in a difficult, transitional moment. Even as the sector consumes more and more millions of player hours, successful new launches are few and far between, and the frequency of shutdowns has increased. Franchises like Destiny and Overwatch have pivoted to free-to-play models in an attempt to keep their player numbers buoyant, and […]
How One Of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s Substories Sold Me On The Whole Franchise
Many of us have a game franchise that, despite liking everything we hear about it, we have never actually played any of the games. I have a few, but one notable blind spot in my gaming resume was Yakuza, or as it's called now, Like A Dragon.I'd been to...
The State Of The PlayStation 5 In 2024
The PlayStation 5 has entered the latter stage of its lifecycle, Sony announced back in February. The fourth anniversary of the console has been marked by impressive victories and surprising setbacks. 2024 felt like an inflection point for the PS5, wit...