Some games are almost as much a part of Windows as the taskbar or the infamous blue screen. Seriously, nobody can deny the impact and legacy of games like Minesweeper, Solitaire, FreeCell, and Space ...

H ow do you make Solitaire compelling and rewarding? If you’re making it for someone like me, the answer is “add a bunch of Disney stuff.” SuperPlay’s aptly named Disney S ...

It also added support for longer file names and new “plug and play” capability for installing hardware. Windows 95 sold 7 million copies in its first five weeks, becoming the world’s most popular ...

My favorite thing about following the video game industry closely as part of my job is seeing how much it evolves over time. It’s a joy to see something like mobile games grow from playing Snake ...

Ana Diaz (she/her) is a culture writer at Polygon, covering internet culture, fandom, and video games. Her work has previously appeared at NPR, Wired, and The Verge. The puzzles of Blue Prince ...

Blue Prince is an incredible puzzle game. Set in a lonely mansion with impossible architecture, it’s layered in mysteries, conspiracies and family drama. The mansion, Mt. Holly, officially has ...

Puzzle games. They’ve been around since the beginning, appealing to those who want a challenge in their games beyond “shooting everything in sight” or “figuring out your RPG team lineup.” ...

Although often focused on music, spoken word, and field recordings, the 2025 inductees include one of the most iconic sounds in digital history: the Windows 95 “Reboot Chime.” In August 1995 ...

So does the Library of Congress. This week, the Windows 95 chime joined Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” and the soundtrack to Minecraft in earning a place in the National Recording Registry.

And while it may not be as flashy as modern puzzle games, it remains just as engaging ... First appearing in Windows 3.1 and becoming wildly popular with Windows 95, FreeCell was a twist on ...

What are the best puzzle games on PC? Puzzle games can contain a variety of brainteasers, from classic head-scratchers to frustration-fueled problems. Whether you're looking for clever dialogue ...