Dicey Dungeons’ soundtrack can really crank up the pressure. When I was playing the game the most in 2020, its bumping rhythms amped up every match’s stakes. Even though I’ve moved on to other titles, the soundtrack is still in heavy rotation when I’m on deadline, thanks to its upbeat and funky tracks. When brainstorming for our Polygon FM, our theme week celebrating the intersection of music and games, I knew its composer Chipzel was someone we wanted to talk to as part of this Q&A series.

How Dicey Dungeons’ soundtrack found the sweet spot between Earthbound and disco funk

If you look at video game composer Wilbert Roget’s credits from 2024 alone, the contrast and depth of his work is shocking. Roget composed the stirring, over-the-top songs heard when saving democracy in Helldivers 2, but also the haunting soundtrack for indie survival-via-your-car game Pacific Drive. Roget’s work will also be heard in Star Wars Outlaws later this month.

Helldivers 2 composer Wilbert Roget thinks of game scoring as ‘first-person’ and ‘third-person’

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth may have caught flak for toying too much with its multiverse and inflating its runtime, sure, but it nailed a great fixture in the Final Fantasy tradition: the diegetic song. Diegetic songs, i.e., songs other characters can hear within a fictional universe, have been a fixture...

Final Fantasy characters keep on bursting into song — and it works

In Hollow Knight, you explore a world gone to ruin, where structures are left to rot and plants and fungus reclaim what’s left. This haunting, tragic insect kingdom — and its unforgettable, challenging fights — took hold in my imagination thanks to Christopher Larkin’s soundtrack. His melodies seemed to embolden prideful enemies, like during the battle against the boastful Dung Defender, or his songs would sink me into melancholy as I explored crumbling structures accompanied by “City of Tears.” The soundtrack hints at a sense of curiosity too, at least to my ears, and the possibility of rejuvenation.

A Hollow Knight boss fight found its groove thanks to a 17th-century violinist

The Paris 2024 Olympics has brought together some of the world’s greatest athletes to do fancy sports things like defy gravity with flips and swim super fast. These feats can be enough to make any regular person’s jaw drop. But this year’s athletes are also known for something else: Funny memes. For example, Olympic shooting events have inspired a wave of memes and fan art on platforms like X — and now people are reimagining the athletes as anime characters.

Memes show Olympic shooting competitions need their own anime already

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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Fortunate Star is Destiny 2’s new Void bow, added as part of the Solstice 2024 holiday event. It’s a Lightweight Frame combat bow with a default draw time of 612, and has some pretty fun perk combos. In this Destiny 2 guide, we’ll go over how to get...

What is the Fortunate Star bow god roll in Destiny 2’s Solstice 2024

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Matt Patches is an executive editor at Polygon. He has over 15 years of experience reporting on movies and TV, and reviewing pop culture. Don’t you dare start a discourse about no one wanting Avatar 3. Everyone made their case about Avatar’s “cultural impact” in the lead up to 2022’s The Way of Water, then James Cameron dropped his rebuttal, three hours of gorgeous, rip-roaring water action (that arrived to the tune $2.3 billion worldwide). We can let Avatar 3, now subtitled Fire and Ash, wash over us. Or maybe burn?

Avatar 3 is now Fire and Ash, in case you forgot about getting pumped for Avatar 3

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Astrology plays a significant role in our attitude to work and our relationships with our subordinates. Like other personality traits, good leadership abilities could be influenced by our zodiac signs. While some bosses appear toxic, condescending, and incompetent to lead a company team, there are others with amazing leadership traits.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Best Bosses

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This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

No Man’s Sky is a game large enough to handle many playstyles. I could head into an Expedition and stomp bugs, explore derelict space stations for valuable loot, or role-play with a group of like-minded fans. But I’ve always enjoyed playing No Man’s Sky as an explorer and photographer. I like to enjoy an edible, go to space, and wander around gorgeous planets taking photos.

No Man’s Sky’s new Worlds update shook up all my favorite planets

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The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a unique cat named Inky, who is looking for his forever home. Inky's story is one of resilience and hope, and the shelter is seeking a cat-savvy owner who can provide the understanding and care he needs.

Meet Inky: A Former Street Cat With A Tough Past & A Bright Future

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Keychron keyboards might lack that trademark “gamer” aesthetic but can match the features of other gaming keyboards at a fraction of the price. Right now through Aug. 11, some of our favorite Keychron keyboards are on sale at Woot, with some options on sale for their lowest price ever.

Woot is discounting another excellent collection of Keychron keyboards

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

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Witcher 3 composer Mikolai Stroinski begins work on each game by ‘going on a date’

In 2015, The Witcher 3 established developer CD Projekt Red as one of the world’s best AAA game studios, and Mikolai Stroinski — one of the...

Witcher 3 composer Mikolai Stroinski begins work on each game by ‘going on a date’

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