Polygon: All Posts by Brian Crecentehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/42931/favicon.ico2017-07-11T16:00:02-04:00https://www.polygon.com/authors/brian-crecente/rss2017-07-11T16:00:02-04:002017-07-11T16:00:02-04:00Star Fox 2 release a dream come true for game’s creator
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<p>“I still don’t quite believe it.”</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2017/7/11/15954402/star-fox-2-interviewBrian Crecente2017-06-26T20:58:25-04:002017-06-26T20:58:25-04:00Former Valve initiative CastAR shuts down
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<figcaption>CastAR headcrab prototype | Jeri Ellsworth</figcaption>
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<p>About 70 employees laid off, Eat Sleep Play shuttered</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2017/6/26/15877804/castar-shut-downBrian Crecente2017-06-22T09:00:06-04:002017-06-22T09:00:06-04:00Fans find E3's first public show a mixed bag
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<img alt="Annual E3 Gaming Industry Conference Held In Los Angeles" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/MYs6BJShttr-ZHUMUSvXmNre-Ws=/0x0:6400x3600/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/55379059/696316332.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Square Enix booth at E3 | Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>E3 can’t grow or move until 2021</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/e3/2017/6/22/15850082/public-e3-fan-reactionBrian Crecente2017-06-20T10:00:11-04:002017-06-20T10:00:11-04:00Markiplier named world’s most influential gamer
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<img alt="Official Streamy Awards Nominee Reception At YouTube Space LA" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ncHMl8FJ4wduE7M3Yf12NBRQYkw=/0x269:3992x2515/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/55345943/611920354.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Markiplier (left) and guest attend the 2016 Streamy Awards nominee reception at YouTube Space LA | Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for YouTube</figcaption>
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<p>Pewdiepie is number two</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2017/6/20/15836482/markiplier-pewdiepie-omgitsfirefoxx-jacksepticeye-influenceBrian Crecente2017-06-16T16:00:02-04:002017-06-16T16:00:02-04:00See Nidhogg 2’s gruesome gameplay in action
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<p>Beware the Nidhogg</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/e3/2017/6/16/15819914/nidhogg-2-video-gameplayBrian Crecente2017-06-16T15:00:09-04:002017-06-16T15:00:09-04:00Star Wars Battlefront 2 crushes Mario as most viewed YouTube trailer of E3 2017
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<figcaption>Star Wars Battlefront 2 | EA</figcaption>
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<p>The force isn’t strong with this plumber</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/2017/6/16/15820494/top-e3-video-youtubeBrian Crecente2017-06-16T12:57:34-04:002017-06-16T12:57:34-04:00Competition will drive success of Nintendo Switch more than Zelda or Mario
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<figcaption>Ribbon Girl, one of the most well-known characters in <em>Arms</em>. | Nintendo EPD/Nintendo</figcaption>
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<p>Redefining esports</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/e3/2017/6/16/15817092/esports-nintendo-switchBrian Crecente2017-06-16T11:30:02-04:002017-06-16T11:30:02-04:00Let it Die shows off new Tower of Barbs area, next 4 Forcemen
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<p>You can never get enough Uncle Death</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/e3/2017/6/16/15816340/let-it-die-shows-expansion-let-it-dieBrian Crecente2017-06-16T10:30:02-04:002017-06-16T10:30:02-04:00Watch Strange Brigade take on mummies, zombies and a minotaur
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<figcaption>Rebellion</figcaption>
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<p>From the team behind Sniper Elite</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/e3/2017/6/16/15816184/strange-brigade-gameplayBrian Crecente2017-06-16T10:00:05-04:002017-06-16T10:00:05-04:00Bethesda: Creation Club more like outsourcing than paid mods
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<figcaption>Bethesda</figcaption>
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<p>Or maybe mini DLC</p>
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