Nicole Clark - Mothership

How do I form a video gaming group?

"Playing with random people online is not particularly appealing..."

Maddy Myers Jun 12, 2026

Opinion

Awful women deserve better games

When it comes to portrayals of women behaving badly, we deserve better than consequence-free power fantasies or unthinking vilification

Cat Bussell Jun 11, 2026

Opinion

I loved Geralt, but Ciri actually makes a lot of sense for The Witcher 4

Ciri's status as a Witcher is not as lore-breaking or clear-cut as some people claim

Katya Ryabova Jun 10, 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.

2 articles

Two hands with Push Metagrips on their thumbs are photoshopped to look like they're holding a PS4 controller

Recs

A thumb brace has let me play games pain-free for the first time in years

Finally, I have achieved my fitness goals. My thumbs grow buffer by the day.

Nicole Clark Mar 19, 2026

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