Polygon: All Posts by Mike Rougeauhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/42931/favicon.ico2022-10-26T12:36:56-04:00https://www.polygon.com/authors/mike-rougeau/rss2022-10-26T12:36:56-04:002022-10-26T12:36:56-04:00Is Gotham Knights a sequel to the Arkham games?
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<img alt="Red Hood punches a goon in Gotham Knights." src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/NWava9RaGM-L2JeSY18lxi6Ex1o=/0x0:1920x1080/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71546188/gotham_knights_red_hood.0.jpeg" />
<figcaption>Image: WB Games Montreal/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment</figcaption>
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<p>The latest sojourn through Gotham City clearly takes some inspiration from Batman: Arkham Knight</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/23424692/gotham-knights-batman-arkham-games-continuityMike Rougeau2022-10-21T12:30:00-04:002022-10-21T12:30:00-04:0013 things you should know before starting Gotham Knights
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<img alt="Nightwing crouches in a dramatic superhero pose in Gotham Knights." src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/12pDX2-M24bEKjadcYcGGNEpzAo=/0x0:1920x1080/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71525953/nightwing_gotham_knights.0.jpeg" />
<figcaption>Image: WB Games Montreal/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment</figcaption>
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<p>How to boost XP and find great gear in Gotham City</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/guides/23414836/gotham-knights-tips-tricks-secrets-characters-batgirl-red-hood-nightwing-robinMike Rougeau2022-10-21T07:00:00-04:002022-10-21T07:00:00-04:00What each Gotham Knights character is best at
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<img alt="Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood walk down a wet alley in artwork from Gotham Knights" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/euwZQ8Yvox_CSi2xVzFF9L4v_I8=/0x0:1920x1080/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71524395/gotham_knights.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Image: WB Games Montreal/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment</figcaption>
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<p>Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Hood, or Robin? Decisions, decisions...</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/guides/23415238/gotham-knights-characters-batgirl-nightwing-red-hood-robinMike Rougeau2022-10-21T07:00:00-04:002022-10-21T07:00:00-04:00Everything you need to know about Gotham Knights’ multiplayer
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<img alt="Gotham Knights’ lineup (Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, and Red Hood) standing in front of a neon-lit Batman symbol" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/vuXCTYNzLqTtl4B48yHH3hazclw=/267x0:2400x1200/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71524432/batgirl_gotham_knights.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Image: WB Games Montreal/Warner Bros. Games</figcaption>
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<p>Yes, you can play the whole game co-op — with some limitations</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/guides/23415289/gotham-knights-multiplayer-co-op-cross-playMike Rougeau2022-10-21T07:00:00-04:002022-10-21T07:00:00-04:00How to unlock fast travel in Gotham Knights
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<img alt="A gloomy, overhead view of Gotham City at night" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/2SAZJ7ODd5jY0lIxsXCilWgrLSM=/2x0:3490x1962/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71524415/GK_OW_Screenshot_FINAL.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Image: WB Games Montreal/Warner Bros. Games</figcaption>
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<p>Of all the gifts Batman could’ve left for Batgirl and co., why’d he forget this one?</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/guides/23415002/gotham-knights-fast-travel-how-to-unlock-lucius-foxMike Rougeau2022-10-13T16:37:55-04:002022-10-13T16:37:55-04:00How to extend your Steam Deck’s battery life
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<img alt="Two sets of hands hold Steam Deck units. They’re playing Stardew Valley co-op." src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Cw7ChjYkg7MfMKJUBDEjaxqN1yA=/0x0:4800x2700/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71491647/Steam_Deck_coop.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Image: Valve</figcaption>
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<p>Valve’s handheld is a beast, but it devours battery</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/guides/23402429/steam-deck-battery-lifeMike Rougeau2022-09-30T14:30:00-04:002022-09-30T14:30:00-04:00GTFO: The underrated co-op horror game you need to try
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<img alt="The prisoner protagonist shines a rifle-mounted flashlight on a Sleeper, who shies away from the light" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/LqXhYQ81DvjzRH0yIY71C2SuZWg=/0x0:2560x1440/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71436876/gtfo_10.0.png" />
<figcaption>Image: 10 Chambers</figcaption>
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<p>With plenty of terror and tension for the Halloween season</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/23379060/gtfo-best-horror-video-games-coop-shooters-steamMike Rougeau2022-08-24T14:04:38-04:002022-08-24T14:04:38-04:00Live-service games need to respect their dedicated players more
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<img alt="Guardians from Destiny 2: Lightfall" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/K7Z-xTGV-TeUAjOaY7U50vEK8PU=/0x0:1920x1080/640x360/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71280301/Destiny_2_hed.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Image: Bungie</figcaption>
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<p>Despite its pros, seasonal content still has plenty of cons</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/23320004/destiny-2-lightfall-season-of-plunder-sea-of-thieves-captaincy-update-pc-ps5-xbox-series-xMike Rougeau2022-08-06T11:00:00-04:002022-08-06T11:00:00-04:00In Time Flies, life is meaningless, do what you can before death takes you
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<figcaption>Image: Michael Frei, Raphaël Munoz/Playables</figcaption>
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<p>Michael Frei’s new game is about ‘our limited time in this world’</p>
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https://www.polygon.com/23294001/time-flies-preview-michael-freiMike Rougeau2022-07-14T08:05:00-04:002022-07-14T08:05:00-04:00Escape Academy scratches the escape room itch, safely from home
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<figcaption>Image: Coin Crew Games/iam8bit/Skybound Games</figcaption>
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<p>Coin Crew Games’ school for escapers features co-op puzzles in unique environments</p>
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