Polygon has debuted "Point It Out!" (PIO!), a new weekly video news series featuring host Simone de Rochefort and Editor-in-Chief Matt Patches. The show's stated mission is to extract major gaming news from the broader discourse and offer a closer examination of the surrounding culture.
Each episode of "Point It Out!" will include a quiz or game element, with points accumulated by the hosts. The series aims to fill a niche between short-form social media videos and longer-form video essays, offering a "midform" experience described as provocative and conversational, moving beyond simple voice-over gameplay footage. The creators intend to incorporate expert guests and continually evolve the show's format.
"Point It Out!" is designed to be viewable on a screen but also suitable for listening while on the go. The show utilizes "PowerPoint-flavored slideshows" to present its content. New episodes are released every Wednesday on Polygon.com, the Polygon YouTube channel, and other podcast platforms.
The first episode of "Point It Out!" covers Gamescom news and introduces the series' format and hosts. Suggestions for topics or props are being accepted in the comments section.