Not sure what game to play? Leave a comment, we’ll help
One of the coolest things about working at Polygon is recommending new, exciting games to play, whether it’s indie games, cozy games, board games, or just the best of the year. We’re always playing a huge variety of games — it’s part of the job! — so we’re able to keep you up to date on what’s what. Lists are an easy way to recommend a whole bunch of games at once, but it’s also fun to get into personal recommendations.
That’s why we started this open thread: to help you find your next favorite game. Want something to play while waiting in line? We can help. Looking for something to play with a friend without a console? We’ve got ideas. Want a masterpiece of a fantasy game that’ll last you hundreds of hours? Yep, we’ve got a suggestion there, too. So ask away!
From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT, I will be in the comments section down below answering your questions and fielding requests for what you should play. You can and should chime in with your own recommendations, or simply chat about what you’re playing.
Now, a little about me and what I like to play: I’m Nicole Carpenter. I’ve worked as a reporter at Polygon for (almost) five years. When I’m not at work or playing video games, I like to paint with watercolors, knit socks, play hockey, read anything about dragons, and enjoy my yellow fountain pen collection. (What does that mean? Lots of refilling pens with ink and cleaning others out — a surprisingly time consuming task — and writing and drawing. Sometimes I just look at and admire my pens like they’re beautiful, useful gemstones.)
As for work, when I want to sum up my job quickly, I tell people I cover the business and culture of the video game industry. What that looks like in practice is a mix: Last year I wrote about how Barbie Fashion Designer was made, and this year I spoke with people who made Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, two iconic “games for girls”; I’ve spent a lot of time covering the burgeoning union movement in the industry, including creating a
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