God of War is $24.99. In bigger, yet related news, it's now available DRM-free via GOG.COM , continuing Sony's hot streak of being all in on PC polygon.com/deals/24100659…

One of my best friends, Nick, is in desperate need of help. If anyone can please donate or share, this will help him access life-saving care for his cystic fibrosis. Nick has a huge heart and does not deserve to be going through this hellish health battle. Any little bit helps.

helldivers 2 has a deserved yet compromised spotlight. its live service nature, lack of offline mode, and reliance on being the game of the moment to provide a sense of purpose are pillars that will be hard to maintain, and preserve, in the long run

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Google One hits 100 million subscribers trib.al/X4E4lsB

NEW: It's harder than ever for game companies to get funding — and even worse for studios led by marginalized devs. Even at a peak in 2021, $4.1B in VC funding went to 223 companies led by men, while $1.2M went to 5 companies led by women.
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6. i started branching into hardware. thanks Cameron Faulkner for letting me write buyer’s guides for Polygon ✨

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persona 3 reload is yet the latest example of how much persona 5 is permeating the series. not only is fatigue starting to set in, but in the case of persona 3, its essence is set aside in the process. here's my review (and 100th article!) for polygon

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👀 Union busting is not en Vogue…see you tomorrow on the picket line ✊

“Thank you for walking through neighborhoods with your terrorist scarf.”

A Harvard graduate student wearing a keffiyeh, was subjected to Islamophobic harassment on campus by Eve Gerber, wife of Jason Furman, professor at Harvard's Kennedy School and a former Obama Admin advisor.

palestinian journalists are giving us completely new ways to think about journalism, with totally new ethics and methods—including demonstrating journalism as a communal act, rooted in communal care and love. not scoops. not competition. teamwork and love in the public interest.

Hey y'all, unfortunately, today was my last day at IGN.

I'm seeking contract or full-time opportunities in digital illustration / design, 3D modeling/animation, Unreal Engine development

threading some work below
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any help would be appreciated :)

i thought this was a yassified Dr. Evil when i was quickly scrolling

The Game Awards’ Future Class members demand awards show recognize Gaza crisis trib.al/bdn0Ol2

A letter to our dedicated readers:

On Dec. 7, we ask you to respect our walkout by not crossing the picket line: For 24 hours, please do not engage with any Post content. That includes our print + online news stories, podcasts, videos, games and recipes.
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What the Polygon staff bought and loved in 2023 trib.al/g5YkvSA

Vox laid off a crop of truly world-class writers and media producers today, so if you're looking to hire please keep them in mind. And please consider supporting them via the Vox Media Union GoFundMe! Thank you 💔🌺 gofund.me/7366a0d5

I mean, c'mon. A great illo by Alex Smith (alexsmithillustration.com), with words here by Sam Nelson🌻

Polygon is looking for a temp games editor for early next year — throw in boards.greenhouse.io/voxmedia/jobs/…