One of many coolest issues about working at Polygon is recommending new, thrilling video games to play, whether or not it’s indie video games, cozy video games, board video games, or simply one of the best of the 12 months. We’re at all times taking part in a big number of video games — it’s a part of the job! — so we’re ready to maintain you up to date on what’s what. Lists are a simple approach to suggest a complete bunch of video games directly, but it surely’s additionally enjoyable to get into private suggestions.
That’s why we began this open thread: to help you discover your subsequent favourite game. Need one thing to play whereas ready in line? We will help. In search of one thing to play with a good friend with out a console? We’ve obtained concepts. Need a masterpiece of a fantasy game that’ll final you a whole bunch of hours? Yep, we’ve obtained a suggestion there, too. So ask away!
From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT, I will probably be within the feedback part down under answering your questions and fielding requests for what it is best to play. You may and may chime in with your personal suggestions, or just chat about what you’re taking part in.
Now, a little about me and what I like to play: I’m Nicole Carpenter. I’ve labored as a reporter at Polygon for (virtually) 5 years. After I’m not at work or taking part in video video games, I like to paint with watercolors, knit socks, play hockey, learn something about dragons, and revel in my yellow fountain pen assortment. (What does that imply? Numerous refilling pens with ink and cleansing others out — a surprisingly time consuming process — and writing and drawing. Typically I simply take a look at and admire my pens like they’re lovely, helpful gem stones.)
As for work, after I need to sum up my job rapidly, I inform folks I cowl the enterprise and tradition of the video game trade. What that appears like in observe is a combine: Final 12 months I wrote about how Barbie Vogue Designer was made, and this 12 months I spoke with individuals who made Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, two iconic “games for girls”; I’ve spent a lot of time overlaying the burgeoning union motion within the trade, together with creating a printable zine; typically I dig into information to spotlight points just like the video game funding hole for marginalized builders; and I can often reply the query of why a random game is abruptly viral.
However I additionally play a lot of video games and write opinions and criticism. Most just lately, I’ve performed Duck Detective, Animal Properly, and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. However I additionally love taking part in Fortnite and Halo with pals; engaged on my Stardew Valley farm or constructing out a story in The Sims 4; and obsessing over Suika Game on my cellphone. The final game I spent greater than 100 hours in (moreover Suika Game) is Starfield, a game I used to be fairly “meh” on at first, however I obtained sucked within the extra I performed it.
Now it’s time to flip it round to you. What would you want to play this weekend? Leave a request within the feedback and I’ll get to it between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. EDT. Particulars help — let me know what you’re on the lookout for, some concept of your style, and some other related data you are feeling like sharing, just like the consoles you could have entry to, or what it was in regards to the game you’re trying to emulate, if something. I’ll reply to the feedback with suggestions — and if I don’t have a nice suggestion, I’ll ask the remainder of the staff.
