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A/S/L? Aug 24, 2018

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Since FlameCon 2018, we've had romance on our minds. This week, we discuss why some of us have the video game crushes we do, being on the asexual spectrum, budding love during the MMO days, and of course, the stories you sent to us.

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The Polygon Show LIVE at FlameCon 2018 Aug 23, 2018

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A special bonus episode from our panel at FlameCon 2018! Presenting... Video games as the astrological signs.

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Thanks for the MeMMOries Aug 17, 2018

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It's all about MMO memories this week: the memories you sent in — of World of Warcraft and beyond — as well as sharing some of our own. Remember City of Heroes? Chelsea does. What about Gaia Online? Allegra has quite a story for everyone...

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Esports live events... Are they GOOD? Aug 10, 2018

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It's been an AGGRESSIVE summer. Evo 2018 and the Overwatch League Grand Finals have blown us all... away. What's it like to be at a live event vs. watching it on Twitch? The biggest atmosphere changes? Chelsea talks fighting game drama at Evo, Allegra compares DragonBall FighterZ to the anime and Ashley gushes about seeing OWL players in person.

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Backlog Week Aug 03, 2018

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Which games did you never get around to playing? The cast asks YOU and a variety of special guests including Jeff Kaplan (Game Director, Overwatch), Sam Barlow (Her Story), Austin Walker (Waypoint), Teddy Dief (Hyper Light Drifter) and many more!

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Interior Design Crimes Jul 27, 2018

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Ashley tried out Overwatch's newest hero, Hammond/Wrecking Ball. Allegra started Octopath Traveler. Chelsea found a VERY INTERESTING official magazine spread on who Mario's best friends and worst enemies are. Simone FREAKS OUT over the Great Interior Design Challenge on Netflix. FREAKS. OUT.

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Yeet Jul 20, 2018

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Chelsea discovers the joys of Hollow Knight while home sick. Allegra goes to Chicago for the second annual Pokémon Go Fest. Ashley makes Kiryu wear Majima's clothes and then fights Majima.

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Several Punch Man Jul 13, 2018

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Chelsea gets back into Pokémon Go. Ashley describes the joy and terror of seeing Majima Everywhere in Yakuza Kiwami. Allegra refuses to take the stealthy route in Metal Gear Solid 3 and makes a mess. Simone has more tips to help your wrist pain!

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Put Kirby in Mario Tennis, You Cowards Jul 06, 2018

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Chelsea finished her Tomb of Horrors D&D campaign, Ashley can't blink while being extremely bad at Lumines, Allegra is living and breathing Mario Tennis and Simone follows up with the mystery of how party subs are created. At some point, the four of them make cat noises for a while. It's fun.

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16 Fifth Graders Carrying a Party Sub Jun 29, 2018

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Chelsea tries her luck in Dungeons and Dragon's Tomb of Horrors. Ashley tries her hand at running clubs in Yakuza 0. Simone broke her hand playing Zelda. Allegra hangs out with Captain Spirit.

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