The next generation of everything 2022

If you live on the Internet, you know how quickly trends come and go.

The next generation of things is our celebration of what happens next. In these stories, Polygon delves into trends on our doorsteps, in the worlds of entertainment, games, and fandom.

But these stories are also about the choices people have made to live on the internet. And in 2022, many of us have chosen to slow down our online lives and focus on the fandom communities that matter to us. Whether it’s spending time in Discord building an immersive server, posting The Sims 2 on TikTok, or even stay away from social media altogether, in favor of a more intentional online presence.

The future looks bright. Let’s dive into…