Polygon

Polygon is a U.S.-based video game website that shares news, cultural insights, reviews, and videos related to gaming. It was established on October 24, 2012, as the third project under Vox Media. The creation of the site took ten months, and its original team consisted of 16 members, including the editors-in-chief from well-known gaming sites like Joystiq, Kotaku, and The Escapist.

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Sable, the rare open world game that respects your time, is free on Epic Games Store

1 day ago | polygon.com | Austin Manchester

GamingUndertake Sable’s rite of passage, and enjoy some great music along the wayJun 26, 2025, 3:14 PM UTCImage: Shedworks/Raw FuryAustin Manchester Austin Manchester is an NYC-based journalist covering all things gaming for Polygon. The next freebie on the Epic Games Store is not just worth your time — it’ll also respect your time.
Persona 5 The Phantom X contract gacha banners, explained

2 days ago | polygon.com | Johnny Yu

GuidesGet the Phantom Thieves in contractsJun 26, 2025, 3:00 AM UTCImage: Black Wings Game Studio/Sega via PolygonJohnny Yu (he/him) is a guides writer at Polygon. He has written about games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo 4, and Fire Emblem Engage. Contracts act as the gacha banners in Persona 5: The Phantom X and pulling on a contract banner is how you’ll unlock your favorite character and their iconic weapon.
The Alters’ Act 2 choice doesn’t feel right either way, and that’s a good thing

2 days ago | polygon.com | Austin Manchester

OpinionPour one out for MollyJun 25, 2025, 8:00 PM UTCImage: 11 Bit Studios via PolygonAustin Manchester Austin Manchester is an NYC-based journalist covering all things gaming for Polygon. [Ed. note: This post contains spoilers for Act 2 of The Alters.]Just when I got my Jans into the clear and avoided death by irradiating sunrise in The Alters’ very stressful first act, we were hit with yet another obstacle.
What time does the Fortnite Reload Squid Game event start?

2 days ago | polygon.com | Johnny Yu

GuidesFortnite guidesSquid Game receives the green lightJun 25, 2025, 2:27 PM UTCImage: Epic GamesJohnny Yu (he/him) is a guides writer at Polygon. He has written about games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo 4, and Fire Emblem Engage. Squid Game is coming to Fortnite Reload on Friday, June 27, with a themed map based off of the show.
Even The Witcher author is dogpiling on George R. R. Martin now

3 days ago | polygon.com | Austin Manchester

Books‘Unlike George R. R. Martin, when I say I’ll write something, I will’Jun 24, 2025, 8:31 PM UTCImage: CD Projekt Red/Warner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentAustin Manchester Austin Manchester is an NYC-based journalist covering all things gaming for Polygon. George R. R. Martin just can’t catch a break, huh?
28 Years Later ending’s hidden meaning and Jimmy Savile, explained

3 days ago | polygon.com | Oli Welsh

AnalysisAlex Garland and Danny Boyle are playing with pop culture fire in the UKJun 24, 2025, 8:07 PM UTCPhoto: Sony PicturesOli Welsh is senior editor, U.K., providing news, analysis, and criticism of film, TV, and games. He has been covering the business & culture of video games for two decades.
Where to find Grapple Gloves in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3

3 days ago | polygon.com | Johnny Yu

GuidesFortnite guidesLook for tall trees and buildingsJun 24, 2025, 7:02 PM UTCImage: Epic Games via PolygonJohnny Yu (he/him) is a guides writer at Polygon. He has written about games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo 4, and Fire Emblem Engage. The Grapple Glove has been unvaulted in Fortnite as part of its 14 Days of Summer event. For day one of the summer event, you must swing consecutively with the Grapple Gloves without touching the ground.
Dropout’s beloved Dirty Laundry returns with new funny people and cult favorites

3 days ago | polygon.com | Austin Manchester

EntertainmentNothing mixes better than secrets and boozeUpdated Jun 24, 2025, 5:46 PM UTCAustin Manchester Austin Manchester is an NYC-based journalist covering all things gaming for Polygon. Secrets and stories run amok in the new trailer for season 5 of Dirty Laundry, Dropout’s alcohol-infused talk show where contestants reveal truths that can only be willingly shared by the inebriated.
The director of Warcraft is back with a comic book movie made completely in Unreal

3 days ago | polygon.com | Austin Manchester

EntertainmentMoviesRogue Trooper is expected to release sometime in 2025Jun 24, 2025, 3:24 PM UTCImage: Rebellion Developments, Liberty Films EntertainmentAustin Manchester Austin Manchester is an NYC-based journalist covering all things gaming for Polygon. Warcraft director Duncan Jones shared the first look at his next project Tuesday, Rogue Trooper.
With no BlizzCon this year, Blizzard’s next big reveal will be at Gamescom

3 days ago | polygon.com | Oli Welsh

Image: Blizzard EntertainmentOli Welsh is senior editor, U.K., providing news, analysis, and criticism of film, TV, and games. He has been covering the business & culture of video games for two decades. Blizzard has always had a strong presence at Gamescom, the big German games expo that takes place in August — and this year it will be there in force with a major World of Warcraft expansion reveal.