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Hello Polygon listeners! We've got a special bonus episode for you. This month at SXSW, our Entertainment Editor Matt Patches spoke with some of our favorite people about how film, TV and video games are merging.   In 2019, film, television, and games can all be streamed. The format, accessibility, and low-cost of streaming services is changing how all three formats are made and consumed, while gradually blurring the lines between them. Join Polygon's Matt Patches for an in depth conversation with Amy Hennig, Adi Shankar, and Kiki Wolfkill, as they discuss how video games and film are influencing each other. Please enjoy, and we'll be back with a new Polygon Show episode on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Polygon Show, Allegra gives her thoughts on the over-the-top gameplay of Devil May Cry 5. Ashley gives her thoughts on the newly released Captain Marvel movie (warning: there are minor spoilers in this discussion). Chelsea recounts her goofy co-op experiences with physics-based sandbox game, Human Fall Flat. SHOW NOTES: Check out: Azure.com/trial to sign up for a trial today! PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Polygon Show at PAX East! Friday at 5 p.m. - BOBCAT! http://voxmedia.com/podsurvey We are conducting an audience survey to better serve you. It takes no more than five minutes, and it really helps out the show. Please take our survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3X6WMNF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Polygon Show, the ladies discuss Orange Vanilla Coke, all things Pokemon: Sword & Shield, Allegra's experience playing Resident Evil 2, the terrifying Thomas The Tank Engine mod, and Ashley's thoughts on Dead or Alive 6. Show Notes: PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Polygon Show at PAX East! Friday at 5 p.m. - BOBCAT! Vox Media Podcast Audience Survey: http://voxmedia.com/podsurvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Polygon Show is joined by special guest host Karen Han, entertainment reporter for Polygon.com! Topics discussed on this episode include Allegra's thoughts on the new (and as of this taping currently taken down) game Devotion, Simone and Chelsea's thoughts on Apex Legends, and Karen and the gang give their *light spoiler-filled* review of the latest Robert Rodriguez directed blockbuster, Alita: Battle Angel. SHOW NOTES: PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE:http://podx.com/tps Polygon Show at PAX East! Friday at 5 p.m. - BOBCAT! Thanks to Microsoft Azure for sponsoring this episode. Get started with a free account and 12 months of popular free services at Azure.com/trial today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Polygon Show Chelsea gives her thoughts on the new hot battle royale games that are sweeping the nation, Tetris Effect and Apex Legends. Then Allegra talks about Hulu's new coming of age comedy, PEN15. In addition to that Allegra also talks about her experience playing Resident Evil 2. Then to wrap it all up, Simone gives her thoughts on season 2 of the Netflix animated series, The Dragon Prince. Also, Beverage Talk™ returns when Simone cracks open a nice warm Natty Light on the show lmao. SHOW NOTES PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Polygon Show at PAX East! Friday at 5 p.m. - BOBCAT! Vox Media at SXSW: voxmediaevents.com/sxsw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crew talks true crime (Confessions of a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes and Abducted in Plain Sight). Ashley has a newfound love of Hotline Miami and talks about why she still loves Final Fantasy 8 all these years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Netflix & Chill(y) week (plus one video game) on the Polygon Show. Ashley gathers her courage and talks about playing her first Resident Evil game while the TV shows discussed are Russian Doll, Kingdom, and Carmen Sandiego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea explains what makes the Resident Evil 2 remake so great, Allegra is disappointed with Kingdom Hearts 3's ending, and Ashley gives an update on her unnecessarily difficult Pokémon journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allegra calls in to give her brief thoughts on the soon-to-be released Kingdom Hearts 3. Simone and Ashley compare Netflix and Hulu's recent documentaries on the infamous Fyre Festival. Chelsea details her playthrough of the classic game ToeJam & Earl, and all three of them recap their amazing weekends in Seattle attending PodCon 2019. SHOW NOTES: Allegra's full written review of Kingdom Hearts 3: https://www.polygon.com/reviews/2019/1/24/18195478/kingdom-hearts-3-review-xbox-one-playstation-4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allegra, Ashley, and Simone talk about how excited they are about their upcoming appearances at PodCon 2019 in Seattle this weekend. Other topics include how Simone thinks Mario Party is the great equalizer, Allegra’s thoughts on the new Dragon Ball Z movie, and how Ashley’s original backstory for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is very very dark. Show Notes: PODX TICKETS ARE ON SALE: http://podx.com/tps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea, Ashley, and Allegra discover the magic of tidying with Marie Kondo, but not all of them are convinced. Other topics include the new NES controller Joy-Cons, Fitness Boxing for the Switch, and the Ellie controversy that recently shook up the Overwatch community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allegra, Chelsea, and Simone talk about what games they're looking forward to this year. Just how long exactly have we been waiting for Kingdom Hearts 3? There's also In the Valley of the Gods, Animal Crossing, Untitled Goose Game and Sayonara Wild Hearts to look forward to. Simone shares her final victory over Breath of the Wild, and Chelsea talks about a special Bellsprout named Robert. Plus, bad gaming habits! Show Notes: Polygon.com's Most Anticipated Games of 2019 https://www.polygon.com/gaming/2018/12/31/18156570/games-of-2019-most-anticipated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allegra, Ashley, Chelsea, and Simone give out awards to their favorite games of the past year! Categories include Best Hair, Character Most Likely to Have A Popular instagram Account, Best Original Soundtrack, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s almost vacation time! The crew talks about what they’re excited to binge during the holiday season. Allegra talks about why she isn’t a fan of the Persona 4 and 5 dancing games, Ashley gives an update on her strange Pokémon adventures, and of course: answering your friendly emails. Notes from our sponsors: LEGO: In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Pop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is out, the new live-action Sonic the Hedgehog poster WITH RIPPLING MUSCLES is out, and we read your SpongeBob Squarepants emails! Notes from our sponsors: LEGO: In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Ship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's indie game central this week! Allegra shares her thoughts on ranking the first 3 Metal Gear Solid games as well as Undertale-like game She Dreams Elsewhere, Ashley talks about the gorgeous watercolor game Gris and Simone explains what cyberpunk and personality game The Red Strings Club is all about. Notes from our sponsors:LEGO: In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Pop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-of-a-kind mystery game Return of the Obra Dinn is WONDERFUL. This week has even more cartoon talk — Ashley and Allegra have BIG thoughts on the new She-Ra show and SpongeBob Squarepants. Notes from our sponsors:LEGO: In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Ship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're SUPREMELY thankful for all our listeners and their wonderful stories! This week: Allegra and Ashley talk about their feelings on Pokémon Let's Go! while Simone explains the joys of the new She-Ra show on Netflix. Notes from our sponsors:LEGO: In today's show you heard advertising content from The LEGO Store. With LEGO, every gift has a story. Start your story today at https://LEGO.build/Polygon-Pop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea describes the audio/visual joys of Tetris Effect, Jenna details her experience with the Fallout 76 beta, and Ashley talks about the Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Also there is a lot of talk about egg nog and WOW WHAT IS AMBROSIA SERIOUSLY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it about open-world games that are both so captivating and so anxiety-inducing? The cast talks about the games that do it well, the ones that surprised them, and the ones that they'll never return to again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices