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Quality Control

Polygonwww.polygon.com
Senior reporter Charlie Hall and guides editor Dave Tach host in-depth conversations each week about the latest games, movies, comics, and gear reviewed and recommended by the Polygon team. Produced by Polygon and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Episodes

Metroid: Samus Returns

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Russ Frushtick joins host Charlie Hall to discuss his review of Metroid: Samus Returns. https://www.polygon.com/2017/9/12/16288926/metroid-samus...

Sep 12, 201715 minEp. 132

Destiny 2

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Samit Sarkar joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of Destiny 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Sep 05, 201725 minEp. 131

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Russ Frushtick joins co-host Charlie Hall to discuss his review of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. www.polygon.com/2017/8/28/16213294/mario-rabb...

Aug 29, 201718 minEp. 130

LawBreakers

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Jeff Ramos joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of LawBreakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Aug 24, 201724 minEp. 129

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Phil Kollar joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Aug 17, 201720 minEp. 128

Fortnite

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Charlie Hall joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of Fortnite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Aug 10, 201723 minEp. 127

Tacoma

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Allegra Frank joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss her review of Tacoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Aug 03, 201721 minEp. 126

Splatoon 2

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Chelsea Stark joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss her review of Splatoon 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Jul 20, 201717 minEp. 125

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, guest host Charlie Hall talks to Ashley Oh about her review of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Jul 11, 201716 minEp. 124

Tekken 7

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Chelsea Stark joins guest host Charlie Hall to discuss her review of Tekken 7: https://www.polygon.com/2017/6/20/15834002/tekken-7-review-pc-ps4...

Jun 29, 201720 minEp. 123

Arms

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Mike McWhertor joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of Arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Jun 22, 201718 minEp. 122

E3 2017

Welcome to a very special episode of Polygon's Quality Control recorded on location in Los Angeles where team Polygon is covering this E3. Guest host Charlie Hall is joined by Polygon's Simone de Rochefort and Allegra Frank to talk about three of the most excited being shown at this year's E3 including Super Mario Odyssey, Assassin's Creed: Origins and Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. You can find all our coverage from E3 2017 right here: https://www.polygon.com/e3 Learn more about your ad choic...

Jun 15, 201717 minEp. 121

Ultra Street Fighter 2

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s reviews editor Arthur Gies and managing editor Michael McWhertor join guest host Charlie Hall to discuss Ultra Street Fighter 2 for the Nintendo...

Jun 07, 201719 minEp. 120

Injustice 2

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s managing editor Michael McWhertor joins guest host Charlie Hall to discuss his review of Injustice 2: https://www.polygon.com/2017/5/17/15656220...

May 24, 201723 minEp. 119

The Surge

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Phil Kollar joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of The Surge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

May 18, 201720 minEp. 118

Prey

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Arthur Gies joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of Prey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

May 11, 201723 minEp. 117

Outlast 2

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, senior editor Phil Kollar joins guest host Charlie Hall to discuss his review of Outlast 2: https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/24/15405708/outlast-2-review Le...

May 03, 201721 minEp. 116

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Susana Polo joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss her review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Apr 28, 201717 minEp. 115

Drawn to Death

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Owen Good joins guest host Charlie Hall to discuss his review of Drawn to Death: http://www.polygon.com/ps4/2017/4/19/15347868/drawn-to-death-re...

Apr 19, 201725 minEp. 114

Yooka-Laylee

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Chelsea Stark joins guest host Charlie Hall to discuss her review of Yooka-Laylee: https://www.polygon.com/2017/4/4/15171316/yooka-laylee-review...

Apr 11, 201720 minEp. 113

Persona 5

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Phil Kollar joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of Persona 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Apr 06, 201720 minEp. 112

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, senior reporter Charlie Hall asks reviews editor Arthur Gies about his review of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: http://www.polygon.com/2017/3/2/...

Mar 28, 201723 minEp. 111

Mass Effect: Andromeda

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Arthur Gies joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of Mass Effect Andromeda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Mar 22, 201725 minEp. 110

Torment: Tides of Numenera

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? In this episode, guest host Charlie Hall talks with Carli Velocci about her time with Torment: Tides of Numenera, a review which you can find right here: http://www....

Mar 14, 201719 minEp. 109

Horizon: Zero Dawn

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon’s Phil Kollar joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss his review of Horizon: Zero Dawn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Mar 01, 201727 minEp. 108

Nioh

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? In this episode, guest host Charlie Hall talks with Phil Kollar about his take on Nioh, which you can find right here: http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/8/14445452/nioh-...

Feb 15, 201716 minEp. 107

The Lego Batman Movie

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? This week, Polygon entertainment editor Susana Polo joins editor-at-large Justin McElroy to discuss her review of The Lego Batman Movie Learn more about your ad choi...

Feb 08, 201721 minEp. 106

Horizon Zero Dawn pre-review

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? In this episode, guest host Charlie hall talks with Michael McWhertor about his pre-review of Horizon Zero Dawn, and about the concept of a pre-review to begin with....

Jan 31, 201719 minEp. 105

Resident Evil 7

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? In this episode, Polygon editor-at-large talks with Phil Kollar about his review of Resident Evil 7, which you can find right here: http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/23/...

Jan 26, 201715 minEp. 104

Games of the Year 2016, part 3

In each episode of Quality Control, a Polygon editor talks to a critic after they review a new game, movie or piece of gear and allows them to add a little bit of extra context and insight. Why did they feel the way they did? What do they wish they had been able to discuss in more depth in their review? Also: Did they play it wrong? In this episode, Polygon editor-at-large Justin McElroy talks with Christopher Grant and Ashley Oh about their takes on Polygon's top games of 2016. Learn more about...

Jan 24, 201732 minEp. 103
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