Gaming news site Polygon gutted by layoffs amid sale to Valnet
a year ago
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- Vox Media sold Polygon to Valnet, a brand aggregator.
- Significant layoffs occurred, affecting veteran journalists including co-founder Chris Plante.
- Senior Writer Michael McWhertor and others were also laid off.
- Layoffs were unexpected, with employees posting about job loss shortly after working.
- Affected employees expressed pride in their work but are now seeking new opportunities.