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The American Tabletop Awards, the United States’ answer to Germany’s Spiel des Jahres, is back for the sixth consecutive year. The annual award celebrates the very best in board gaming across four different categories, with dozens of games judged by a panel of industry experts who collaborate within a shared set of ethical guidelines. The result is a collection of 20 excellent games, with four winners overall. The categories mirror those of last year, and include titles best for Early Gamers, an assortment of Casual Games, more traditional Strategy Games, as well as Complex Games for more experienced players.

To find the White Sword of the Sky in , players must complete the «The quest. To help the Mother Goddess Statue, Link must travel across Hyrule to help the three Goddess Statues by bringing them Dragon Materials. In return for Link’s aid, the Mother Goddess Statue offers the White Sword of the Sky as a reward.

Stellar Blade players determined to use the action RPG's NSFW 'skin suit' or die trying are challenging themselves to beat the demo's boss without taking any damage, despite the game director's advice to remain clothed. 

April 10’s answer shouldn’t be an issue to solve for many players as the answer is a fairly common culinary term. However, there is still a chance that some players might need some help as the answer has only one vowel in the middle. Thankfully, there is no repeating letter, so players can also explore using a different mode that might give them an edge.

A new Helldivers 2 patch fixes plenty of in-game crashes, after developer Arrowhead had to recommend players let the game "rest" this past weekend due to persistent crashes.

Kingdom Death: Monster, among the highest-earning crowdfunded board games of all time, is a rare beast in part because of its price point, which currently stands at $420. It’s also because of production issues, meaning that the game has been out of print for long periods of time ever since its first run in 2015. But if you get the chance to actually play it, as I have, you’ll find the mechanics are quite literally to die for. The base game features complex monsters and elaborate turn-based battles, a potent crafting system, and a fascinating take on colony simulation. Beloved characters will die horribly and often, potentially putting an end to your campaign after scores of hours. Add to that mix dozens of the industry’s most gorgeous multi-part plastic miniatures and you can see why I once called it “the Everest of board games.”

Like yesterday, April 9’s answer is going to be tricky and could cause some players to lose their streak. The answer contains a repeating letter, and this time, they are not next to each other. What’s familiar with yesterday’s answer is that the repeating letter also happens to be a vowel. Repeating vowels is never fun, and guessing the correct positions can be tricky unless you use hints or strategic starting words.

Helldivers 2's ongoing Major Order has commanded soldiers to finally squash the mechanized Automatons on the western front, but unfortunately, frequent crashes threaten to jeopardize the weekend's operation, and one developer recommends letting the game "rest." 

All of us have gaming opinions that go against the grain or zeitgeist around certain titles. Oftentimes, it’s because your personal opinion on a title is negative — I was like that with Sonic Frontiers — but it can go in a more positive direction. For me, a game I’m a very positive outlier on is Back 4 Blood, a Left 4 Dead successor developed by Turtle Rock Studios and published by WB Games.

April 8’s answer is going to cause trouble for many players, and they are advised not to waste their attempts on random guesses. Since the answer features a repeating letter, the game does not give players enough information to use. What makes the puzzle even harder is that the repeating letters are vowels, making it even harder to solve the answer in six attempts.

April 7’s answer will be quite hard to guess as the word isn’t originally from the English language but is ubiquitous enough to be recognized after a few hints. The answer is hard to guess because it contains three vowels, which can be quite challenging to discover without any hints. But if you don’t want to waste your attempts on random guesses trying to find the vowels, it would be better to use a different mode.

The Stellar Blade demo is here - for real this time - and on top of offering satisfying parrying and dicing for action game fans, it's also turned out to deliver rock-solid technical performance that'll satisfy you no matter which side of the resolution versus frame rate divide you fall on.

Using one of the best Helldivers 2 weapons is a necessity in your quest to defend Super Earth, especially as you reach the highest Helldivers difficulty levels.

While April 6’s answer does not contain a repeating letter, it will still be quite hard for players to solve it in less than six attempts. While the answer does have a single vowel, finding it will be inconsequential to solving the answer. This is because the answer is the name of a bird that many players might not be familiar with, which is why it is recommended to use other methods to solve the answer.

Stellar Blade is launching exclusively on PS5 at the end of the month, on 26th of April, and anticipation is high amongst enthusiasts for the appealing action RPG. We love what we've played so far. Still, not an insignificant amount of attention is directed at the game due to its more aesthetic attributes and the many eye-catching outfits on offer for protagonist Eve.

While you should be prepared to spend some serious cash if you want to buy a powerful machine from gaming PC deals, it’s important to be on the lookout for as much savings as possible. At $300 off from Dell, the Alienware Aurora R16 is a great example, as instead of $2,800, you’ll only have to pay $2,500. It’s still not what you’d call affordable, but you’ll at least have extra funds that you can spend on monitor deals, accessories, and video games. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this discount though, so if you want to take advantage of it, it’s highly recommended that you push through with the purchase immediately.

We love movie recommendations here at Polygon. Whether it’s horror, sci-fi, action, comedy, thrillers, or just the best of the year, we’re always trying to introduce readers to new and exciting movies they’ll love. But now we want to find the perfect movie for you. (That’s you.)

French games studio Mi-Clos has closed down after 14 years in business.

Palworld developer Pocketpair has released the biggest update to the game yet, adding its first raid boss, called Bellanoir, alongside a long list of new content.

We've prepared a guide for players interested in spamming dungeons to level in Phase 3 of Season of Discovery, which launches on April 4! For those interested, the dungeons recommended are Scarlet Monastery, Uldaman, and Zul'Farrak from level 40 to level 50. Dungeon Grinding Phase 3 Guide Below is an excerpt from the guide, covering the Scarlet Monastery section. The full guide also covers Uldaman and Zul'Farrak.

Stellar Blade's demo launched a few days ago, giving us a good idea as to how the game will play. From what we've seen from the trailers, most of us assumed that Stellar Blade was more of a hack and slash title, but it actually plays a lot more like a strange Sekiro/Nier Automata hybrid. It's pretty tough too, which isn't surprising given its inspirations, but there is one thing we can all do to make sure we don't make the game harder than it needs to be.

The recent warning issued by the Indian government has put Apple iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and Vision Pro headset users on high alert due to a critical vulnerability identified in their devices. The warning, issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), emphasizes the risk associated with remote code execution.

Stellar Blade's director has advised players to kit their Eve out with actual clothes, after revealing the 'Skin Suit' would punish players by reducing their damage-repelling capabilities.

April 4’s answer is a fairly common activity many people do in their daily routine. After using some hints, it shouldn’t be too hard to guess. But finding the answer can also be tricky since there is only one vowel and not much to go on afterward. In such situations, we recommend using some of our suggested starting words so that you can have a great start for today’s puzzle.

Samsung is one of the most recognized electronics brands. Samsung’s monitors are regularly in contention to be among the best monitors, and it even has several lineups of gaming monitors that are often among the best gaming monitors. Whether you need the prowess of a gaming monitor or simply more screen real estate to get your work done, Samsung is a great brand to turn to. This is true if you’re looking for some savings as well. There are a lot of Samsung monitor deals currently taking place, and we’ve tracked them all down. Reading onward you’ll find savings on 4K and Full HD Samsung monitor options, as well as on Samsung monitors geared specifically for gaming.

Blizzard announced in Phase 3 Season of Discovery, Maraudon, Zul'Farrak, and Blackrock Depths will be accessible to players. Additionally, we datamined some reitemized dungeon loot from these locations, which include many updates to spell power for damage dealers. Updated Dungeon Items in Phase 3

Quest rewards are a great source of gear as players level up and prepare to tackle the updated Sunken Temple raid, so we've released a new guide detailing the best quest rewards at level 50 in Phase 3 Season of Discovery! From Mark of the Chosen to the ever popular Carrot on a Stick, we break down dungeon quests, class quests, and more, to help you get a reliable reward. Best Quest Rewards in Phase 3 Many of these rewards will require you to complete quests that are normally recommended for characters closer to level 55 or even 60, which means you might need to put together a full group to complete the quests. On the other hand, some of the listed quests and rewards were already available in Phase 2 — but there are simply no better quest rewards at level 50.

Of the many gaming subscriptions out there, the $11.99 per month Humble Choice is one of the good ones. That’s partially because Choice lets you keep and play PC games you received through the service, even if you choose to unsubscribe later on (unlike Xbox and PlayStation’s respective subscriptions). There are other benefits that I’ll explain below, but I won’t bury the lede any further.

SanDisk continues to push the storage envelope with the 1.5TB Ultra, a microSD card that shares absolutely zero differences between other microSD cards sizewise but can somehow cram in tons of storage for you to use as you see fit. On top of that, the 1.5TB Ultra has impressive data transfer speeds, all the while being listed for $99.99 on Amazon. Now this is a terrific deal for those looking to expand their existing onboard memory to the next level and not have to worry about creating extra space by deleting existing files.s

Pokémon games today are just as relevant as they were at their inception almost three decades ago.

Much to the detriment of Super Earth's forces, Helldivers 2 players are now contending with deadly Automaton Gunships.

Enough time has passed to bring us to the next Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 season.

April 2024 will likely be one of the quieter months of the year in terms of new game releases, but it is also poised to be a very fulfilling one. Harold Halibut, a game over a decade in the making, will finally launch. Akira Toriyama’s underappreciated Sand Land will finally get a video game adaptation just over a month after its creator’s passing. RPG fans will be thriving with a new SaGa game and the long-awaited spiritual successor to Suikoden. It’s also quite a heavy re-release month, with remasters of Gigantic and Braid and multiplatform ports of two Xbox Game Studios titles also coming out.

You might think April 1’s answer is an April Fool’s joke, but it isn’t. In fact, it is one of the hardest words to guess, and if you don’t use hints at some point, you might even lose your daily streak. Luckily, there are ways to save your streak by using strategic starting words or clues to give you a fair idea about the answer.

Fortnite continues to be one of the most popular games in the world, with a strong competitive scene, and like any competitive game, players want every possible advantage they can get. One of the best ways to improve your chances of winning is to tweak the game’s settings so it runs at higher frame rates, lowering your input lag and helping you to react faster.

March 31’s answer is going to be slightly harder than the rest of the week, and you need to be careful before proceeding. The answer contains three vowels, which is hard enough to discover. However, one of them is also a repeating letter. In such cases, it is recommended to use hints or starting words that won’t let you waste your attempts on random guesses.

The Sphinx riddles in Dragon's Dogma 2 make up one of the most demanding side quests in the whole game, so you need to have your wits about you.

If you’re a fan of the series, solving March 30’s might not be that hard for you. The answer is a ubiquitous word used in the daily lexicon and contains two vowels that you will need to find. Solving today's answer shouldn’t take six attempts, but players who need help can always use hints to complete it in less than six attempts.

If you're playing Alone in the Dark, by now you've probably encountered the Talisman puzzles in the game.

We love movie recommendations here at Polygon. Whether it’s horror, sci-fi, action, comedy, thrillers, or just the best of the year, we’re always trying to introduce readers to new and exciting movies they’ll love. But now we want to find the perfect movie for you. (That’s you.)

Planning vacations just got easier with Google's latest update. Now, you can use artificial intelligence (AI) to create travel itineraries for your trips. Google announced this new feature, called Search Generative Experience (SGE), which helps users plan their journeys using AI. It gathers ideas from various websites, along with reviews and photos from users, to suggest attractions, restaurants, flights, and hotels for your trip.

Tyler “Ninja” Belvins may no longer be the leading force in eSports and, in particular, Fortnite, but he remains among the the most-followed Twitch streamers out there.

One of our favorite gaming monitors is the 27-inch LG UltraGear 27GL83A-B. The reason why we’re reminding you of that is because this monitor currently costs less than it did during one of 2023’s biggest sale events, Prime Day. Originally $299.99, this 1440p gaming monitor has been discounted to just $209.99, presumably for a limited time. While this flat panel IPS monitor has sold for a bit less in the past ($199.99), we’d still recommend giving this deal a look if you’ve been looking to upgrade your 1080p display.

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the ladies of IGN got together to discuss all of the shows, games, and movies we’re loving right now. There were no rules or regulations, simply a group of women talking about what makes their hearts shine right now. Consider this a list of recommendations from the leading ladies from all corners of IGN, whether it be video, news, features, sales, production, syndication, or events!

Little Alchemy is a curious free-to-play puzzle game where you combine elements to create almost anything you wish. Yes, anything, including the atomic giant lizard Godzilla.

Nowadays, eSports is a relatively common, largely respected, career, but there was a time when video game streamers were few and far between. In those days, Ninja reigned supreme.

March 28’s answer is yet another easy puzzle to solve if you can find the correct positions of the two vowels in time. Since there are two vowels, your main priority should be finding their correct spots, as it will make solving the puzzle much easier. In addition to the vowels, if you use some of our suggested starting words, you might even find other letters and solve the answer in less than six attempts.

Welcome back to my daily dose of scoring games that matter for way less than recommended retail. I've got a smattering of the cheapest current AAAs, but mostly this Wednesday is about slightly older gems that can be scored for near shoplifter level discounts. Case in point: that free Fallout and those almost-free, ≥90% off deals on Star Wars: Squadrons, Titanfall 2 Ultimate, and Evil Genius 2.

With more people than ever currently on the Final Fantasy 14 hype train, it makes sense that millions flocked to the Square Enix website in an attempt to get their Dawntrail pre-orders locked in and ready for the expansion's July 2 release. Unfortunately, those of you who have prior history with the Square Enix website probably knew things weren't going to be that simple, and right on cue, pre-orders for Dawntrail have been an absolute mess.

The first big Enshrouded update is finally out, and among many, many changes, its biggest addition are challenging new dungeons that you'll find in every Biome.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has brought the blockbuster first-person battle royale shooter to iOS and Android – is the game available on PC, though?

If you want a large screen to accompany your gaming laptop, look no further than the Razer Blade 17. It’s an even more attractive purchase right now because it’s 47% off from Razer, which slashes its price to just $1,800 from its original price of $3,400. The $1,600 in savings is among the biggest that you can get from today’s gaming laptop deals, so if you’re interested, it’s highly recommended that you complete the transaction as soon as possible because there’s no telling when stocks of the device will run out.

Solo Leveling‘s rise to fame should be studied in close detail. Not only did it become the world’s biggest action manhwa, the most anticipated anime in recent years, but it is also on its way to getting the world of video games by storm with Solo Leveling: ARISE. An icon, if you ask me.

Instagram has started an automatic clamp down on the amount of political content appearing in its users' feeds, but there is a relatively quick and easy way to turn off the controls if you don't want to keep the limitations place.

I toyed around with the idea of whether or not Garden Geckos, a game that is yet to be available to the masses, should get a review or a preview. The game was sent over by a fellow Ontarian who created and is publishing the title, and this review is for their upcoming Kickstarter campaign which is set to launch soon! This one from Tin Robot Games is shaping up to be a phenomenal light weight addition to your library. While I wonder how much traction it will get in the hardcore board game space, I cannot think of many better games to introduce to board game novices. Let’s take a look!

X-Men ’97 is everything we could’ve hoped from Marvel‘s first attempt at tackling the mutant team and more. No joke, I just wanted to make that clear from the off. It’s authentic to both the original ’90s animation and the spirit of the beloved brand in general.

If you want a gaming laptop with powerful performance and a large screen, then you should think about getting the HP Omen 17t, especially now that it’s on sale from HP with a $500 discount that pulls its price down from $1,700 to $1,200. It’s still not cheap, but it’s a worthwhile investment if you’re serious about PC gaming. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before the offer expires though, so if you want to make sure that you get this gaming laptop for cheaper than usual, it’s highly recommended that you complete your purchase for it right now.

Pathfinder is one of our favorite alternatives toDungeons & Dragons, featuring a variety of strange, awesome settings, like a steampunk Old West. We recommend that you give the second-edition Pathfinder system a try, especially since it won’t cost you much today.Humble is offering a colossal package of Pathfinder texts, along with all of the content for the Outlaws of Alkenstar adventure path, for just $30.

The price of the Meta Quest 2 has been all over the place in the past two years. In 2022, Meta raised the cost of this VR headset from $299.99 to a shocking $399.99 due to component shortages. Then the price sank to $249.99 in late 2023, just after the company’s $499.99 Quest 3 came out. Now, it’s sitting cozy at $199.99 at multiple retailers, with most of them offering some sort of freebie with your purchase that’d otherwise cost you an extra $50 or so. I don’t foresee the cost sinking below this and, frankly, it doesn’t need to; the Quest 2 is a phenomenal value at this price.

Getting around the massive map of Capcom’s RPG sequel can feel like a chore if you’re not in the mood to walk everywhere. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to fast travel in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

I toyed around with the idea of whether or not Garden Geckos, a game that is yet to be available to the masses, should get a review or a preview. The game was sent over by a fellow Ontarian who created and is publishing the title, and this review is for their upcoming Kickstarter campaign which is set to launch soon! This one from Tin Robot Games is shaping up to be a phenomenal light weight addition to your library. While I wonder how much traction it will get in the hardcore board game space, I cannot think of many better games to introduce to board game novices. Let’s take a look!

League of Legends remains the most important battle arena combat gaming experience in the world, and tier lists are crucial to your success.

March 23’s answer is yet another puzzle that could cause some players to lose their daily streak if they aren’t careful. At some point, players will have to find the correct positions of two vowels; however, it can get quite tricky. So players will have to be careful from the get-go, and they can do that by either using some hints or some starting words that will let them discover them immediately.

Looking to upgrade the internal storage of your ASUS ROG Ally or Steam Deck? Amazon currently has the Corsair MP600 Mini 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen4 Solid State Drive (SSD) for only $69.99. That's the best price we've seen for a 1TB 2230 SSD from a brand we've actually heard of. The installation isn't as simple as an SSD upgrade in your PS5 console - but just as worth it - so read on to see if you're willing to take on the (modest) challenge.

Samsung has teased the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Ring twice now well ahead of its debut soon. Several features of the smart ring have been circulating and according to rumors it would be the next big thing after the Oura ring. In a recent leak, it is speculated that the Samsung Galaxy Ring would even be able to plan your meals based on your body mass index (BMI) and caloric intake. Know what's coming with the Samsung Galaxy Ring.

We love movie recommendations here at Polygon. Whether it’s horror, sci-fi, action, comedy, thrillers, or just the best of the year, we’re always trying to introduce readers to new and exciting movies they’ll love. But now we want to find the perfect movie for you. (That’s you.)

Dragon's Dogma 2's director has revealed his personal setup for the RPG sequel and advised newcomers on which Vocation to choose.

After Resident Evil 4 was successfully remade last year, this week another reimagining of a classic horror game dropped.

Solving March 22’s answer shouldn’t take too much effort if you plan on using some hints or your regular starting words. Today’s answer is a fairly common word used as a scientific definition and even in forensic investigations. It also features two vowels that should be fairly easy to discover with your regular starting words. However, to make the process slightly easier, it is recommended that you use a different mode.

This article is written in partnership with Dragon’s Dogma 2. Get the game here.

Helldivers 2 has a pretty wild controller layout. From mashing directional keys to order stratagems to switching between first and third person, to swinging the camera around as quickly as possible to watch an orbital laser melt a giant bug - there's a lot going on. 

You’ll come across some difficult enemies in Helldivers 2 in both the Terminid and Automaton enemy factions.

March 21’s answer is not particularly difficult to solve if you don’t get tempted by random guesses. While the answer does contain two vowels, finding their correct positions will not be enough to continue your streak. But if you use some strategic starting words or relevant hints, you might have a fighting chance.

More than 1,000 essential PS5 and PS4 games have been discounted in the latest PS Store sale, which is live now in most regions and scheduled to run through 27th March. The promotion plunges prices by up to 75 per cent, and includes some heavy hitters like the excellent Final Fantasy 16 for £38.99 and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown for £26.99.

Every purchase of the PlayStation 5 comes with an HDMI cable to connect the console to your TV. However, there are limitations to the included HDMI cable, such as its pretty short length of just 5 feet. To be able to set up your gaming area the way that you want it, you’ll need to buy a new HDMI cable, but since there are so many options out there, we’ve rounded up the best HDMI cables for PS5.

We have the solution to Wordle on March 19, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.

Fans of the beloved farm life sim Stardew Valley have a lot to be excited for this week with the hotly anticipated release of the 1.6 patch on Tuesday. The update is expected to include new festivals, items, late-game content, and improved multiplayer support, as well as a host of other player-requested features and improvements.

Stardew Valley creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has given words of advice to players planning on using mods with the game after the highly anticipated 1.6 update releases on PC later today.

Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has been teasing various features for the game's long-awaited 1.6 update over the past week, and now he's got an important PSA - and a welcome workaround - for mod users ahead of the patch's launch.