Before E3 From Software's Project Beast was the talk of all the Demon's Souls and Dark Souls fans. But now we know that the game is actually called Bloodborne there are still a lot of questions. Can it repeat the success of its predecessors? Will the game still work different setting with Demon's Souls style gameplay? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's...

The subject of female player characters in video games has pushed its way to the forefront of E3 2014. Yesterday, Ubisoft developers spoke about how they chose not to have female assassin's in Assassin's Creed Unity's co-op, because it would have been too much work. But is that a legitimate reason? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members...

Yesterday Microsoft and Sony both had their big E3 press conferences, and after the last year there were a lot of questions about what they would do. But now with both of them done we look at what went well, what went wrong, and what they could have done better. If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those involved in...

The Last Guardian was announced at E3 2009, and since then we've all been waiting for it to actually get released. Yet somehow with every passing year the chances that it will actually get released seem to get worse and worse, but Sony keeps saying it's still in development. So why are so many people still attached to this game that we don't really know anything about? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question...

When Crytek offered to buy the Homefront franchise during THQ's bankruptcy we were all a little surprised. The original game had a bit of a messy history, and with THQ going under no one expected we'd see it again. And then Homefront: The Revolution appeared this week, and with none of the THQ baggage to potentially hold it down could this new Homefront become what the original couldn't? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a...

We recently got to see Batman: Arkham Knight up close with all its Batmobile gameplay, but we also learned today that it is being delayed until 2015. So again we find ourselves with another game being pushed into 2015, making last week's episode all the more relevant. If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those...

It's beginning to feel like almost every game is getting delayed until 2015. The Order: 1886, The Division, Mad Max and Dying Light have all already been delayed until 2015, and they likely won't be the last. So should we be worried with all these delays? And why are they all announcing them now? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members...

It can be hard to find the right game to play with your significant other regardless of whether they play video games or not. It might actually be more difficult if they do. Do you play something co-operative like Guild Wars 2? Or maybe something competitive like Mario Kart? Or do you play something single player where you can take turns like Transistor? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video...

Have you ever wondered what World War I wold have been like with no gunpowder? And also if it was a stylish, multiplayer combat game for up to 32 players? Well ponder no longer my friend! Because Bethesda just announced BattleCry, but what is BattleCry? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those involved in covering,...

Every year at E3 we look forward to hearing about new games, and every year slightly before E3 we enjoy hearing the rumors and leaks about what new games we'll be hearing about at E3. However this year it seems that a lot of publishers are trying to get ahead of that by announcing their games before they can be E3 leaks. So then what games will we be seeing in two weeks? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question...

It seems like every year between September and December all of the games get released. Well not all of them, but a lot, and this year seems to be no different with Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Far Cry 4, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Destiny, Batman: Arkham Knight, and Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor to name a few. So why every year do all these games get crammed into the last months of the year, instead of spaced out a bit more? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web...

Sometimes you just come across a genre of games that you just don't enjoy. You can't necessarily place your finger on why, but no matter what game you try it still doesn't click for you. That's when you might ask a friend for some advice. Not just on what game to play, but how to get yourself in the right mindset for that genre of game. So with the plethora of first person shooters that exist now, how should someone who isn't a fan of the genre approach it? If this is your first episode,...

Maybe your having a rough day, or week. So you are looking for something to distract you for a little bit from whatever is going on. Perhaps you are looking for a game that's silly, or challenging, or set in a fantastical world you can get lost in. In any case games can sometimes be a nice escape from it all. So what sorts of games do you play to take your mind off of things? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single...

We thought we knew what we were getting with Wolfenstein: The New Order, but sometimes a game surprises you. We described it in our review as a "bizarre love triangle of traditional shooter elements, sci-fi pulp and believable human angle." But how did the it manage to take the oldest first-person shooter franchise and surprise us with it? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal...

Twitch has become a major part of modern gaming with the rise of live streaming. Whether it's watching League of Legends tournaments, a podcast get recorded live or a chatroom play Pokemon you can find it all there. But as it's grown it's not only gotten the attention of more viewers, but also the attention of people looking to buy it. But reportedly after turning down Microsoft and other potential suitors they've apparently chosen to go with YouTube. Which leaves us wondering, why...

Even with E3 just around the corner it seems like everyone has already made their big announcements that would normally be saved for an E3 press conference. We now not only know that Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Far Cry 4, and Halo 5: Guardians are coming out, but we also already know their release dates. So why are we finding out all of this now and not at E3? If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related...

Mario Kart 8 is a couple weeks from launch. We already believe it's one of the best games in a fantastic series. But will an excellent kart racer boost sales of the troubled Wii U console? The forecast looks grim. Then again, watch the game! Look at those adorable humans, turtles and dinosaurs sputtering around on their little karts and motorbikes! Who wouldn't want to sink a couple hundred dollars on a new piece of hardware, a new game and a couple remotes for multiplayer? If this is your...

Welcome to Friends List! If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those involved in covering, designing and releasing games, an opportunity to speak with you. Today on Friends List, Reporter Alexa Ray Corriea and Features Writer Charlie Hall ask: How does one get a start in playing Japanese role-playing games?

It's been slow-going for indie games on Xbox One, but the first exclusive indie, Super Time Force, is upon us. Does this change everything? For this very special episode of Friends List, we're joined by Kenneth Yeung, the lead programmer on Super Time Force. We've asked Kenneth to join us as his company, Capybara Games, has been one of the most successful indie outfits in the business. They've decided to throw their hats in the Microsoft corner, offering up console exclusivity to both Super...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Friends List! If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those involved in covering, designing and releasing games, an opportunity to speak with you. Today on Friends List, Editor-at-Large Chris Plante and News Editor Brian Crecente ask: Is Microsoft abandoning Kinect?

Welcome to Friends List! If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those involved in covering, designing and releasing games, an opportunity to speak with you. Today on Friends List, Editor-at-Large Chris Plante and Opinions Editor Ben Kuchera ask: Is there still a market for Unreal Tournament?

Welcome to Friends List! If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those involved in covering, designing and releasing games, an opportunity to speak with you. Today on Friends List, Reporter Alexa Ray Corriea and Features Writer Charlie Hall ask: Why do linear games get so much hate?

Welcome to Friends List! If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those involved in covering, designing and releasing games, an opportunity to speak with you. Today on Friends List, Deputy News Editor Michael McWhertor and Executive Producer Russ Frushtick ask: Should you be excited for Sunset Overdrive?

Welcome to Friends List! If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those involved in covering, designing and releasing games, an opportunity to speak with you. Today on Friends List, Executive Producer Russ Frushtick and Senior Reporter Emily Gera ask: Is Heroes of the Storm just a ripoff of DOTA and LoL?

Welcome to Friends List! If this is your first episode, Friends List is a daily web series where we have one-on-one talks about a single question related to video games. The goal is to give Polygon's many team members across the globe and those involved in covering, designing and releasing games, an opportunity to speak with you. Today on Friends List, Editor-at-Large Chris Plante and Editor-in-Chief Chris Grant ask: Is Call of Duty struggling to stay relevant?