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The best tabletop role-playing games we played in 2024The best tabletop role-playing games we played in 20240
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GeoWizard brings video game flavor to real-world adventuresGeoWizard brings video game flavor to real-world adventures
Defunctland’s Disney park videos are so good, I had to ration them outDefunctland’s Disney park videos are so good, I had to ration them out
It doesn’t feel like the holidays without Aunty Donna’s Christmas pudIt doesn’t feel like the holidays without Aunty Donna’s Christmas pud
Forget Yule logs, you want 12 hours of lo-fi shrimp to relax toForget Yule logs, you want 12 hours of lo-fi shrimp to relax to
Watching this YouTuber restore old consoles is oddly satisfyingWatching this YouTuber restore old consoles is oddly satisfying
‘Outside In’ makes a complex math concept fun and approachable‘Outside In’ makes a complex math concept fun and approachable
These charming mini movies will teach you about the people who live in the coldest town on EarthThese charming mini movies will teach you about the people who live in the coldest town on Earth
You could spend the rest of your life watching amazing animated shorts on YouTubeYou could spend the rest of your life watching amazing animated shorts on YouTube
Homestar Runner is on YouTube now, so you should rewatch the absurdity of Teen Girl SquadHomestar Runner is on YouTube now, so you should rewatch the absurdity of Teen Girl Squad
BobbyBroccoli’s science controversy videos give you great stories to tell at partiesBobbyBroccoli’s science controversy videos give you great stories to tell at parties
The year’s most unexpected holiday gift is a new Charlie the Unicorn shortThe year’s most unexpected holiday gift is a new Charlie the Unicorn short
This YouTuber makes knives out of random stuff and it’s mesmerizingThis YouTuber makes knives out of random stuff and it’s mesmerizing
Pitch Perfect 237 takes a hilarious Kubrick-level microscope to the a cappella franchisePitch Perfect 237 takes a hilarious Kubrick-level microscope to the a cappella franchise
This Yuletide, give yourself the soothing gift of gab and a good resin model videoThis Yuletide, give yourself the soothing gift of gab and a good resin model video
YouTube’s best ‘how music works’ channel brought so much depth to Hamilton and EncantoYouTube’s best ‘how music works’ channel brought so much depth to Hamilton and Encanto
The state birds are garbage, but this video about them is geniusThe state birds are garbage, but this video about them is genius
Apparently ‘This Is War’ AMVs will forever have a grip on the internetApparently ‘This Is War’ AMVs will forever have a grip on the internet
This Heavy Rain player failing every quick-time prompt is a balm for my cynical soulThis Heavy Rain player failing every quick-time prompt is a balm for my cynical soul
Triple J’s Like A Version covers are the perfect pick-me-up for the winter bluesTriple J’s Like A Version covers are the perfect pick-me-up for the winter blues
The best sci-fi movies of 2024The best sci-fi movies of 2024
Sci-fi
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The best comedy movies of 2024The best comedy movies of 2024
What to Watch
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The best Blu-rays of 2024The best Blu-rays of 20240
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Here are some gift ideas for Fortnite fansHere are some gift ideas for Fortnite fans
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The best action movies of the year from all around the worldThe best action movies of the year from all around the world
Polygon’s Best of 2024
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The best horror movies of the year, ranked by scarinessThe best horror movies of the year, ranked by scariness
The best thrillers of 2024The best thrillers of 2024
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The best new tabletop RPG books of 2024The best new tabletop RPG books of 20240
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Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2024
The best board games we played in 2024The best board games we played in 20240
Polygon’s Best of 2024
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The best comics of 2024The best comics of 2024
Polygon’s Best of 2024
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The best video essays of 2024The best video essays of 2024
Polygon’s Best of 2024
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The 12 best documentaries of 2024
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By Noel Murray
The best indie games of 2024The best indie games of 2024
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