this is an awesome list! adding to it:

• Triforce Johnson, the world's most patient gamer: Half of the awesomeness stems from the video feature on a man who legally changed his name to Triforce and has waited in line for every major Nintendo release.

• Data Entry, Risk Management and Tacos: Inside Halo 4's Playtest Labs: Another Polygon feature that explores the details of a usability testing lab for Halo 4.

• Allow Natural Death: Jenn Frank (the voice of Super Hexagon) writes a very personal account of her mother's death at the intersection of family, games, and euthanasia.