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15200 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Have you seen the Ice Spice American Flag or Chia Pet?
What achievements are you most proud of in the past... |
15201 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
What achievements are you most proud of in the past 12 months?
We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our b... |
15202 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.
I’m not o... |
15203 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I’m not one to rattle off a lot of statistics, but I will say that our year-over-year market share is up by... |
15204 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“We’ve had an incredible year. Call it our biggest, our best, our strongest—they’re all accurate.”
You ref... |
15205 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in ... |
15206 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
What have been the pros and cons of that move for you?
Virgin [first, Caroline] was a major priority for u... |
15207 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our c... |
15208 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our c... |
15209 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We really prioritized this area, and oversaw the transition from Caroline into Virgin directly within our c... |
15210 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“We were so successful in building [Caroline/Virgin Music], that it really was only a matter of time before... |
15211 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“We were so successful in building [Caroline/Virgin Music], that it really was only a matter of time before... |
15212 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan ... |
15213 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan ... |
15214 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It wouldn’t have made sense to have multiple indie label/artist services divisions within UMG, so the plan ... |
15215 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Do I miss having Jacqueline and her team only a few steps away? Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial rol... |
15216 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Of course. But I’m proud of the crucial roles they’ve played in Virgin’s growth and evolution, and we work ... |
15217 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviou... |
15218 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
On the flip side, Motown has returned as an imprint within CMG after a period as a standalone label. Obviou... |
15219 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We have strengthened our longtime partnership with Quality Control, with whom we continue to share tremendo... |
15220 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Offset not only made a great album – I expect Grammy nominations for him next year – he really puts the wor... |
15221 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change it... |
15222 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusi... |
15223 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
[EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SV... |
15224 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
[EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SV... |
15225 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
[EVP of Capitol Music Group] Orlando Wharton relaunched Priority Records and signed Kodak Black; [Motown SV... |
15226 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still ... |
15227 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still ... |
15228 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We also promoted Black executives from within, particularly in the areas of A&R and marketing. We’re still ... |
15229 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We’re still searching for the right leader for Motown, and won’t stop until we find one befitting the statu... |
15230 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, M... |
15231 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Ultimately, we don’t separate music based on genre at CMG, but we do have a number of labels – Blue Note, M... |
15232 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Music is music, and genres shouldn’t be defined by color. In fact, this business really needs to change its... |
15233 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
In fact, this business really needs to change its definition of “pop” music. There seems to be real confusi... |
15234 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
In fact, I don’t even like the word, “genre.” Let’s change it!
Be honest: When you first heard “Unholy” – ... |
15235 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Did you know it was a smash hit?
Sam drove this record, from its creation through the decision for it to b... |
15236 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
My role was to marshal everyone in the company to come up with creative and strategic ideas to help lead th... |
15237 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
My role was to marshal everyone in the company to come up with creative and strategic ideas to help lead th... |
15238 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
As Arjun can tell you, digital marketing was key to the effort; the song is in the Top 3 of all-time creati... |
15239 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
As Arjun can tell you, digital marketing was key to the effort; the song is in the Top 3 of all-time creati... |
15240 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The fact that Unholy broke records at the streaming services was extremely gratifying, and the Grammy that ... |
15241 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The fact that Unholy broke records at the streaming services was extremely gratifying, and the Grammy that ... |
15242 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company a... |
15243 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Not only is Sam a brilliant and unique artist, they were the first new artist to break big at our company a... |
15244 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before t... |
15245 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I want Sam to be with us forever and as much a part of our legacy as the great superstars who came before t... |
15246 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Talking of firsts: What about your first meeting with Ice Spice? And tell us about that fateful dinner with... |
15247 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
And tell us about that fateful dinner with her and Elliot – a dinner about which you politely reminded him,... |
15248 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Ell... |
15249 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
For the record, at that dinner – which led to the co-signing of Ice Spice by Capitol and 10K – were me, Ell... |
15250 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
All of us attended and won her heart as a team. Equally, she won my heart.
But it’s far more important to ... |
15251 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
But it’s far more important to focus on the extraordinary artist we were there to see. I’ve been working wi... |
15252 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
That was, and is, Ice Spice.
“Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself ... |
15253 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
“Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself with other strong women.”
Her... |
15254 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
In short, she’s becoming a household name. All of this is a testament to her talent and drive, and the effo... |
15255 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I also want to point out that Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself w... |
15256 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I also want to point out that Ice Spice is a strong woman, and you’ll notice that she has aligned herself w... |
15257 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
[Ice Spice also signed to Universal Music Publishing Group via UMPG’s Chairman and CEO, and close Jubelirer... |
15258 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Here’s the thing about Ice Spice – her look, her flow, her lyrics, and the collaboration choices she’s made... |
15259 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to ... |
15260 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to ... |
15261 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
She knows precisely who she is and what is right for her to do – and not do. That’s such a rare quality to ... |
15262 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
That’s such a rare quality to possess at such a young age, and it serves her well. A plethora of opportunit... |
15263 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
A plethora of opportunities are coming toward her at warp speed, and she has the instinct to make the right... |
15264 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said befo... |
15265 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said befo... |
15266 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Every department has played an integral role in the launch and development of Ice Spice, but as I said befo... |
15267 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s kind of weird how The Beatles Now And Then has somehow slipped into the band’s canon – while enjoying ... |
15268 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
How involved were you in that project and what was your experience of it?
Never in a million years would I... |
15269 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be involved in releasing a brand-new single from The Beat... |
15270 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The Beatles mean the world to me — I’m a massive lifelong fan and they are such an important part of our co... |
15271 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
He continues to make amazing music and has achieved some of his biggest solo success in recent years, inclu... |
15272 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The Beatles mean the world to me… I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and ... |
15273 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
The Beatles mean the world to me… I was thrilled to sign Paul [McCartney] directly to Capitol in 2016, and ... |
15274 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trendin... |
15275 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trendin... |
15276 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s surreal when you see a new Beatles song, in 2023, as the cover of New Music Friday on Spotify, trendin... |
15277 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led b... |
15278 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
I’m really proud that Capitol was able to help present Now And Then to the world, and that our team — led b... |
15279 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once a... |
15280 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
It’s certainly what The Beatles deserved.
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once a... |
15281 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
How great that It’s been such a global success, and that, once again, The Beatles managed to bring even a m... |
15282 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
Being involved in this has been a real career highlight for me, without a doubt.
If I could give you our p... |
15283 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
If I could give you our patented MBW magic wand to change something about today’s business right here and n... |
15284 | Michelle Jubelirer on Ice Spice, The Beatles, and reinventing Capitol Music Group: ‘I don’t think any label group has been able to turn things around as quickly as my team and I have done in less than two years.’
We could be talking for hours about this, Tim, and there are a few things out there I’d like to change with... |
15285 | The best video games of the year so far
For the first year in recent memory, scale did not necessitate tradition, and scope did not preclude getting weird. In 2023, nothing was sacred in video games, and so they felt more vibrant than ever.
Sure, some of the more “focused” games threw us for a pleasant loop: Dredge be... |
15286 | The best video games of the year so far
In 2023, nothing was sacred in video games, and so they felt more vibrant than ever.
Sure, some of the more “focused” games threw us for a pleasant loop: Dredge begins as a lonely fishing sim before transforming into something otherworldly, and Humanity morphed from a pensive ar... |
15287 | The best video games of the year so far
Sure, some of the more “focused” games threw us for a pleasant loop: Dredge begins as a lonely fishing sim before transforming into something otherworldly, and Humanity morphed from a pensive art project into an all-out war. Dave the Diver, similarly, is not so much about being a... |
15288 | The best video games of the year so far
Dave the Diver, similarly, is not so much about being a diver as it is about running a sushi restaurant, or hunting for alien artifacts, or conversing with said aliens, or — you get the point. Whether you booted up your Steam Deck for a cross-country flight or hid your Switch off... |
15289 | The best video games of the year so far
Whether you booted up your Steam Deck for a cross-country flight or hid your Switch off screen during that boring Zoom meeting, the game you returned to was rarely the one you left behind.
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other ... |
15290 | The best video games of the year so far
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other “word” could adequately summarize the video games of 2023?) wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though. Larian Studios, fresh off two years of early-access development and riding the reputati... |
15291 | The best video games of the year so far
This amorphousness (I’m begging our copy editor to let this one slide, because what other “word” could adequately summarize the video games of 2023?) wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though. Larian Studios, fresh off two years of early-access development and riding the reputati... |
15292 | The best video games of the year so far
wasn’t consigned to the newcomers, though. Larian Studios, fresh off two years of early-access development and riding the reputation it had garnered from Divinity: Original Sin 2, saw fit to release a role-playing game in which you can kill off nearly every main character the mom... |
15293 | The best video games of the year so far
Remedy Entertainment — let’s be honest, this group has always been strange — made a sequel that’s equal parts horrifying, hilarious, fun, and fabulous. And Nintendo? Well, Nintendo had another banner year. That’s no surprise. The real surprise? It finally let go, and let players ... |
15294 | The best video games of the year so far
And Nintendo? Well, Nintendo had another banner year. That’s no surprise. The real surprise? It finally let go, and let players toy with the digital molecules of its most revered series. More on this below.
As the year comes to a close, it’s intoxicating to see developers of all... |
15295 | The best video games of the year so far
More on this below.
As the year comes to a close, it’s intoxicating to see developers of all sizes, in every genre, with every tier of budget, mining the depths of interactive design, branching this way and that as they follow their respective veins of gold. They’re nowhere near... |
15296 | The best video games of the year so far
They’re nowhere near the bottom of that particular expanse, of course — and that’s a heartening thought. —Mike Mahardy
How the Polygon top 50 list works
Over the past few weeks, the Polygon staff voted, championed, debated, and ultimately threw up its hands and marveled at the ... |
15297 | The best video games of the year so far
—Mike Mahardy
How the Polygon top 50 list works
Over the past few weeks, the Polygon staff voted, championed, debated, and ultimately threw up its hands and marveled at the list of mammoths, curiosities, puzzle boxes, and black holes that is our top 50 games of 2023. Any video ... |
15298 | The best video games of the year so far
Any video games that were released in 2023, received substantial updates in 2023, or achieved renewed cultural relevance in 2023 were eligible for this list. Last year, the cutoff for consideration was Nov. 30. (You’ll notice a certain Firaxis Games joint fairly high up our list.... |
15299 | The best video games of the year so far
Last year, the cutoff for consideration was Nov. 30. (You’ll notice a certain Firaxis Games joint fairly high up our list.) This year, the cutoff was the same. Should we be thoroughly enamored with Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader or Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, we’ll make sure th... |
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