Colin Campbell
polygon.com
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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Inside Atari’s plan to reinvent itself, again
We talk with new CEO Wade Rosen about the company’s recent changes, and its shift back towards focusing on making games. → Read More
Gaming friends share how playing together helps them survive quarantine
When the COVID-19 lockdown kicked in, gamers have been turning to online hangouts in lieu of in-person. We talked to players about playing Animal Crossing, the Jackbox Party Pack series, Destiny, and more. → Read More
A lawyer explains Blizzard’s change to modding rules
Warcraft 3: Reforged’s custom games policy locks down the next DOTA → Read More
Old World takes a more human look at grand, historical strategy
Soren Johnson’s Mohawk Games has a new PC game coming this summer on Epic Games Store, that brings new ideas to Civilization-like gaming. Here’s our hands-on look at Old World. → Read More
During quarantine, learning games are having their moment, too
Duolingo is one of the most popular learning games in the world. During the COVID-19 lockdown, its numbers have doubled in the United States. → Read More
Saints Row: The Third remaster coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One
Deep Silver’s 2011 comedy action adventure Saints Row: The Third will return on May 22, for PlayStation 4, Windows PC, and Xbox One with new graphics. → Read More
In a terrible time, video games can help
Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom: Eternal offer some relief to lockdown misery → Read More
The Xbox Series X master plan
How Microsoft is placing its bets on a transformative decade → Read More
GameStop suspends trade-ins amid coronavirus pandemic
GameStop says it has suspended its lucrative trade-in business over concerns of the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19. The company says it is ‘suspending temporarily our video game and consumer electronics trade-in practices until Sunday, March 29.’ → Read More
GameStop says it’s an ‘essential’ retail service, should stay open during pandemic
Retailer tells store managers to keep stores open, even in the face of law enforcement → Read More
GameStop workers say the company is failing to address the coronavirus
Company takes a business-as-usual stance that angers employees → Read More
Iron Harvest finds drama and beauty in alternative World War I
King Art Games’ realtime strategy game for PC, PS4 and Xbox One makes smart use of units, cover and terrain. It’s out in September. → Read More
GameStop lays off longtime district managers
Company cuts costs again, as more store closures are expected → Read More
Who would pay a thousand dollars for a ticket to E3?
E3’s Gamer Badge costs $165 for two days at the show. At $995, E3’s Premium Badge is a pricey option for those who don’t qualify as trade attendees. But what does the extra cost actually buy for members of the public? → Read More
FIFA, Apex Legends servers back online after widespread outage
Electronic Arts acknowledged widespread problems affecting servers for multiple versions of its FIFA series on Feb. 27. The publisher said it is investigating the cause while online play and the Ultimate Team mode remain down. → Read More
EA bans ‘abusive’ player from all its games and services
YouTuber Kurt ‘Kurt0411’ Fenech, accused of targeting employees and FIFA 20 competitors, has been banned from playing all Electronic Arts games. → Read More
GameStop employees report extreme pressure from ‘desperate’ bosses
GameStop store managers and staff speak of plummeting morale and declining customer base as the game retailer’s revenues sink. Will the next-generation PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles boost sales? → Read More
Fortnite boss Tim Sweeney explains his controversial politics in video games remarks
Epic supremo faces kerfuffle following DICE keynote → Read More
E3 exhibitor list leaks, as Geoff Keighley declines to participate in show
Activision, Bethesda, Take-Two, and Ubisoft confirmed → Read More
Apple’s Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet loves video games, but lacks laughs
Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet, Apple’s streaming series about a game development studio, was produced in part by Ubisoft. The show is co-created by and stars It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Rob McElhenney, and is perhaps the most faithful screen representation of video games and gaming culture — but isn’t all that remarkable as a TV show. It was released Feb. 7. → Read More