Video game site Polygon sold to Valnet, leading to layoffs and concerns over its future.

Video game website Polygon, known for its comprehensive coverage of gaming and entertainment, has been sold to Valnet, a media company owning brands like Game Rant and Comic Book Resources. The sale led to significant layoffs, including co-founder Chris Plante. Valnet's reputation for clickbait content and poor working conditions has raised concerns about Polygon's future direction under new ownership.