The next generation of everything 2022

Living online means you’re aware of how rapidly trends can change.

Next Generation of Everything celebrates the future. These stories are Polygon’s exploration of the latest trends in entertainment, gaming, fandom, and other areas.

These stories also tell about people’s choices about how they live on the internet. In 2022 many people have decided to take a step back from the internet and focus their attention on fandom communities that are most important. Whether it’s spending time in Discord building a roleplaying server, eulogizing The Sims 2.TikTok is a way to get more involved online.

The future is bright. Let’s dive in …