Polygon Sold, Massive Layoffs Follow Major Acquisition

Washington, D.C. — Video game website Polygon has reportedly been sold to Valnet, sparking significant layoffs among its staff. Multiple employees have taken to social media to announce their job loss and share their experiences.

Senior writer Michael McWhertor expressed his disappointment, stating, “I had a great time working at Polygon. Please let me know if you have any cool job openings!” Polygon co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Chris Plante also confirmed his departure, saying, “If you’re hiring, please consider the many talented writers and editors now on the market. Every one of them deserves a spot on your staff.” He declined to comment further on the sale, adding, “Going to hang out with my kid. Taking wins where I can.”

Nicole Carpenter, a senior reporter at Polygon, shared her shock on Twitter: “I’ll say more later, but I no longer have a job. I’m looking for work, as are *so* many of my amazing colleagues. I have lots of ideas and things I’d like to write.”

Senior curation editor Pete Volk also expressed his sentiment, stating, “Along with just about everyone else at Polygon, I am now out of a job, ending over a decade at Vox Media for me. Working at Polygon was a wonderful experience, and I’m proud of the work we did there. I will be looking for work, as well as starting my own project(s) on the side. Stay tuned!”

Polygon was founded in 2012 as part of Vox Media, and its recent acquisition and consequent layoffs highlight the volatile nature of media jobs in today’s industry.