Nicole Clark - Mothership

Our favorite cozy games (for now)

All the games I'm playing right now that center empathy, kindness, friendship, and satisfying gameplay.

Zoë Hannah Jan 26, 2026

Feature

Gunpla is for the girls

Real Gundams wear pink... and sparkles, and hearts, and tutus, and rhinestones

Nicole Carpenter Jan 26, 2026

Opinion

Hornet’s compassion is the heart of Silksong

Hollow Knight’s Ghost was never given the chance

Nicole Clark Jan 26, 2026

Nicole Clark is an LA-based writer and editor who covers TV, games, health, and tech. She used to run Polygon’s culture section and you can find her work in the NY Times, Aftermath, and elsewhere. She still owns a Gamecube just for Kirby Air Ride.

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A screenshot of Hornet from Hollow Knight: Silksong, looking into a bright light and shading her eyes with one of her arms

Opinion

Hornet’s compassion is the heart of Silksong

Hollow Knight’s Ghost was never given the chance

Nicole Clark Jan 26, 2026