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April 13, 2015: Xbox One, Mortal Kombat, Golf Club, Halo, Destiny, GTA 5, Game of Thrones

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio tour through the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Here's what...

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Magicka: Wizard Wars announces April 28 launch with head-bangin' video

Magicka: Wizard Wars couldn't just come right out and say it's launching April 28, because that's no fun. Instead, they cooked up a cheesy 1980s power ballad to deliver the news. Sometimes I start...

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Magicka 2's wizards are still the most unpredictable and unprofessional in fantasy

Four little wizards in colorful robes run around a map, waving their staffs and casting spells. They almost look like they know what they're doing. The giveaway that they don't (at least, not...

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Magicka: Wizard Wars - Overview video

Magicka: Wizard Wars has a clever way of letting you deal with abusive teammates — it lets you set them on fire. It's got a lot of fascinating twists on the MOBA genre, including a streamlined main...

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Magicka: Wizard Wars launches in open beta on May 27

Magicka: Wizard Wars, Paradox Interactive's spellcasting-focused competitive online game, will launch in open beta on May 27, the company announced today. In the game, players group into two teams...

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Paradox departs Mount & Blade, offers Magicka: Wizard Wars access

Mount & Blade series developer TaleWorlds Entertainment assumed responsibility for the games from publisher Paradox Interactive yesterday, according to a post on the Paradox forums. As a parting...

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AbleGamers honors Final Fantasy 14, The Stanley Parable

Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn and The Stanley Parable topped the list of the most accessible games in 2013, according to AbleGamers' annual awards. Square Enix's Final Fantasy 14: A Realm...

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Here's what you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 16

Nintendo touts Pokemon X and Y's record-breaking sales The latest entry into the beloved franchise has sold more than four million units worldwide since its international launch on Saturday. For...

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Hands-on with Magicka: Wizard Wars, which hits Steam Early Access today

Magicka: Wizard Wars will arrive on Steam Early Access today. Paradox Interactive's spellcasting, player-versus-player action game is a rethought sequel to its predecessor, Magicka. Like fans of...

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Magicka: Wizard Wars turns a weak link into its strongest point

Paradox fleshes out Magicka's PvP mode