The Olympics provide a perfect template to learn what good sports commentary can do to bring in an otherwise ambivalent audience. Aspiring esports announcers would do well to watch the Olympics to observe the contrast between play-by-play that pulls you in and the kind that shoves you out. Why this is so hard for esportsThe biggest challenge that most esports casters currently face is not realizing how much they know about their sport. They lace their calls with jargon that’s meaningless to the

The Olympics provide a perfect template to learn what good sports commentary can do to bring in an otherwise ambivalent audience. Aspiring esports announcers would do well to watch the Olympics to observe the contrast between play-by-play that pulls you in and the kind that shoves you out. Why this is so hard for esportsThe biggest challenge that most esports casters currently face is not realizing how much they know about their sport. They lace their calls with jargon that’s meaningless to the

As we begin 2018 and hope against hope it improves on the year that preceded it, games, as always, are with us to help pass they anxious, hopeful days. January isn’t traditionally a great month for releases, but we’ve got a few humdingers. Things are already looking up. Games discussed: Iconoclasts, SOS, Sea of Thieves, Celeste, Subnautica, Monster Hunter World, Shadow of the Colossus. Sure, you can subscribe.

As we begin 2018 and hope against hope it improves on the year that preceded it, games, as always, are with us to help pass they anxious, hopeful days. January isn’t traditionally a great month for releases, but we’ve got a few humdingers. Things are already looking up. Games discussed: Iconoclasts, SOS, Sea of Thieves, Celeste, Subnautica, Monster Hunter World, Shadow of the Colossus. Sure, you can subscribe.

Kyncl sat down with longtime YouTube creator Casey Neistat to talk about the company’s new guidelines and ongoing problems facing creators. YouTube is looking to appease both creators and advertisers by introducing new rules that creators need to abide by in order to maintain good status with the company and receive payment for their videos. There are consequencesLogan Paul changed the way YouTube creators are viewed. Despite YouTube pointing to its community guidelines, YouTubers suggested the

Kyncl sat down with longtime YouTube creator Casey Neistat to talk about the company’s new guidelines and ongoing problems facing creators. YouTube is looking to appease both creators and advertisers by introducing new rules that creators need to abide by in order to maintain good status with the company and receive payment for their videos. There are consequencesLogan Paul changed the way YouTube creators are viewed. Despite YouTube pointing to its community guidelines, YouTubers suggested the

This week on The History of Fun, Allegra Frank explores the magic, mystery and wonder of jumping rope. Enjoying The History of Fun? New to The History of Fun? Every Monday, Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank and Chris Plante explore the hidden backstories behind the things we love to do. We’ll seek to answer those questions and have some fun along the way!

She’s also the protagonist of A Case of Distrust. This is the sort of in-joke that makes A Case of Distrust one of the best narrative adventure games I’ve ever played. This is a damned fine gameAt three hours long, A Case of Distrust held my attention all the way, but that’s not to say it’s without imperfections. I’m looking forward to playing more games like A Case of Distrust. 9 A Case of Distrust Platform Win, MacPublisher Serenity ForgeRelease Date Feb 9, 2018Win Score 9Developer The Wanderi

She’s also the protagonist of A Case of Distrust. This is the sort of in-joke that makes A Case of Distrust one of the best narrative adventure games I’ve ever played. This is a damned fine gameAt three hours long, A Case of Distrust held my attention all the way, but that’s not to say it’s without imperfections. I’m looking forward to playing more games like A Case of Distrust. 9 A Case of Distrust Platform Win, MacPublisher Serenity ForgeRelease Date Feb 9, 2018Win Score 9Developer The Wanderi

Much of the conversation centers on one of YouTube’s most notorious creators, Logan Paul. Before that, however, he was known for his outlandish prank antics and starting drama with other channels. “We’re thinking very deeply — and every single day — on how do we create the right incentives and disincentives for creators to do the right thing on YouTube,” Kyncl said. “We want to make sure that creators who are making a living on YouTube feel safe doing so. YouTube has announced several new guidel

Humble Bundle has some Valentine’s Day-themed offers this week, including the highly-regarded erotic adventure Ladykiller in a Bind. Set on a cruise ship, Ladykiller is a cross-dressing, bondage-themed visual novel about a young woman who attempts to seduce her friends and enemies. For romantics more inclined towards avian love, there’s Hatoful Boyfriend which is on sale for $2.49, down from $9.99. It’s a branching visual novel about the love lives of pigeons. If you’re looking for more ideas, y

Avengers: Infinity War is just a few short months away, and there’s one question surprisingly still hanging in the air before the massive blockbuster hits screens. What happens next appears to be a matter for Avengers: Infinity War. So, to recap: Jack Kirby wrote the Fourth World saga at DC Comics after Marvel Comics refused to let him do it there. That is, the sentient cosmic entity that represents the concept of death in the Marvel Universe: capital-D Death. The Death of the Marvel Universe ca

Avengers: Infinity War is just a few short months away, and there’s one question surprisingly still hanging in the air before the massive blockbuster hits screens. What happens next appears to be a matter for Avengers: Infinity War. So, to recap: Jack Kirby wrote the Fourth World saga at DC Comics after Marvel Comics refused to let him do it there. That is, the sentient cosmic entity that represents the concept of death in the Marvel Universe: capital-D Death. The Death of the Marvel Universe ca

Chris Columbus, director of Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films, will write and direct the movie adaptation of Scott Cawthon’s Five Nights at Freddy’s. Cawthon will co-produce the Five Nights at Freddy’s film with Columbus and Jason Blum, according to a report from Deadline. A movie based on Five Nights at Freddy’s was first announced in 2015. Warner Bros. originally secured the rights to the horror game franchise and at one point had a director attached: Gil Kenan (M

SteamWorld Dig 2, the celebrated steampunk Wild West mining adventure from Swedish indie studio Image & Form, will be released on Nintendo 3DS next Thursday, Feb. 22, the company announced today. The 3DS version of SteamWorld Dig 2 will cost $19.99 in the U.S. and €19.99 in Europe — the same price as the existing versions — and it will be available digitally in the Nintendo 3DS eShop. (Rising Star Games is bringing the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions to retail later this year.) “We’ve

SteamWorld Dig 2, the celebrated steampunk Wild West mining adventure from Swedish indie studio Image & Form, will be released on Nintendo 3DS next Thursday, Feb. 22, the company announced today. The 3DS version of SteamWorld Dig 2 will cost $19.99 in the U.S. and €19.99 in Europe — the same price as the existing versions — and it will be available digitally in the Nintendo 3DS eShop. (Rising Star Games is bringing the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions to retail later this year.) “We’ve

While the localization team doing the heavy lifting to make Yakuza accessible to Western players, Mullen showed us that there are plenty of parts that transcend cultural differences. Another is the simple catharsis of dunking on street punks who think they’re strong enough to take on a trained yakuza. These myriad moments make Yakuza 6 a refreshingly quirky open-world game, one that we felt comfortable jumping into with minimal setup. (We even took a break to play Virtua Fighter 5 and Puyo Puyo,

While the localization team doing the heavy lifting to make Yakuza accessible to Western players, Mullen showed us that there are plenty of parts that transcend cultural differences. Another is the simple catharsis of dunking on street punks who think they’re strong enough to take on a trained yakuza. These myriad moments make Yakuza 6 a refreshingly quirky open-world game, one that we felt comfortable jumping into with minimal setup. (We even took a break to play Virtua Fighter 5 and Puyo Puyo,

At CIG’s request, its executives met with BBB chief executive officer Steve McFarland for an introductory meeting. “We did have a good meeting with the BBB,” said CIG in a statement provided to Polygon. McFarland told Polygon that some of those changes are the result of that company’s interactions with the BBB, but CIG denies that is the case. “Let’s hope they continue on this path.”CIG is not currently a member of the BBB, nor do they plan to join. “Since we are making Star Citizen with funds f

At CIG’s request, its executives met with BBB chief executive officer Steve McFarland for an introductory meeting. “We did have a good meeting with the BBB,” said CIG in a statement provided to Polygon. McFarland told Polygon that some of those changes are the result of that company’s interactions with the BBB, but CIG denies that is the case. “Let’s hope they continue on this path.”CIG is not currently a member of the BBB, nor do they plan to join. “Since we are making Star Citizen with funds f