Polygon Sold to Valnet, Triggering Massive Layoffs
May 1, 2025, 12:20 pm
Polygon has recently undergone a dramatic change of guard as it was sold to Valnet, an event that has resulted in extensive layoffs throughout its staff. The restructuring has sent shockwaves through the gaming journalism community, leaving longtime employees and fans wondering about the future direction of this trusted media outlet.
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Before he founded Valnet, Hassan Youssef started one of the biggest porn sites on the internet.
Polygon cofounder says he's "just completely sickened by this news."
The video game website Polygon has been sold to click-farm powerhouse Valnet and much of its masthead has been laid off, Kotaku has learned. The sale was subsequently announced in a press release. Multiple staff members have posted online about losing their jobs or about colleagues now being out of…
Polygon, The Verge’s sister site dedicated to gaming and entertainment, has been sold by Vox Media to Valnet, a company that owns brands like ScreenRant, GameRant, and Android Police. Some Polygon staffers will continue with the publication under its new owner, while others have been laid off,…
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