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WGA East Decries Polygon’s Sale To Valnet & Fifth Round Of Layoffs Since November As “Self-Defeating” & “Short-Sighted”
The WGA East did not mince words in response to the news that video game site Polygon had been sold and underwent another round of layoffs
The Writers Guild of America East did not mince its words when addressing the news that Vox Media had sold video game website Polygon, reportedly resulting in mass layoffs. In a statement about the acquisition, Valnet CEO Hassan Youssef called it a “powerful reaffirmation of our deep commitment to gaming, a space we’ve passionately invested in for years.” “Arguably even more demoralizing is Vox Media’s decision to sell a lauded games website to a company known for alleged exploitative conditions and for devaluing rigorous journalism in favor of churning out content,” it wrote in a statement, referencing a report from TheWrap earlier this year that detailed accusations from over a dozen current and former contributors to Valnet properties.
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