Reading Roundup

Games are for dads. Thanks to video games, dads can play golf, build birdhouses, mow the lawn, and go fishing... all without leaving the home office. But what do games like Powerwash Simulator, Train Sim World 2, and The Golf Club have to offer the childless urban-dwelling millennial? Pat Gill reviews a selection of powerful dad games to glean life lessons and fatherly insight into the world of dads ... and his own psyche.

Earlier this week, UK studio Kinetic Games (of Phasmophobia fame) showcased the first batch of titles to be released under their new indie publishing arm, Kinetic Publishing. From a whimsical wizarding life-sim to a metroidvania that takes place on the back of a giant snail (!), here’s a breakdown of what was revealed.Contact ProtocolChoices, paperwork, torpedoes and teabags – that’s how the dev team behind Contact Protocol describe their game, but this sci-fi workplace sim has a lot more going on beneath the surface.You play as the security officer aboard PALE HORSE, a vessel owned by Galileo

Are you interested in comics, but want to eschew the classic superhero tales for something a bit...different? We've got you covered with 10 eccentric comic book recommendations from Polygon's resident comic expert, Susana Polo!

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales isn't quite the Zelda-beater everyone thought it could be, but reviews agree it's not too bad.

If you're new to the genre and looking for some recommendations for what to read first, here's where to start.