Valnet Acquires Premium Gaming Publication Polygon from Vox Media
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Valnet, a leading global digital publishing and media investment company, announced today that it has acquired the premium gaming publication Polygon from Vox Media, the modern media company. Polygon will join Valnet's robust gaming portfolio, known as The Valnet Gaming Group, which collectively reaches over 1.2 billion users annually. The acquisition, an asset deal, closed today.
Perfectly aligned with Valnet's long-term growth strategy, Polygon will now integrate Valnet's Gaming Portfolio, which includes industry-leading publications such as Game Rant, TheGamer, Fextralife, OpenCritic, DualShockers, and HardcoreGamer. This addition follows Valnet's recent acquisition of FextraLife earlier this year, further strengthening its position in the gaming media landscape. With Valnet's proven operational excellence, Polygon is poised to reach new editorial heights through focused investment and innovation.
'It is with immense pride and gratitude that we welcome Polygon into our growing family of world-class gaming brands," said Hassan Youssef, CEO & Founder at Valnet. 'This moment marks a powerful reaffirmation of our deep commitment to gaming, a space we've passionately invested in for years. The addition of Polygon not only strengthens our editorial muscle but also amplifies our ability to deliver unmatched value to both audiences and advertisers. At Valnet, we're not just participants in this space; we are its undisputed leader, and today, that leadership has never felt stronger.'
Founded in 2012 as part of Vox Media's portfolio, Polygon reaches a high-value audience across its site, social media, YouTube channels, videos, newsletters, and more, with an emphasis on community engagement. The brand is known for its in-depth and analytical approach to video game journalism, publishing feature articles, essays, and reviews that delve into the cultural, social, and artistic aspects of gaming. While video games are a central focus, Polygon also covers a broader spectrum of pop culture and entertainment topics -including movies, TV shows, and technology. Polygon serves as a guide for a new generation of pop culture omnivores, helping them navigate the vast gaming and entertainment landscape with intelligence and a sense of fun.
'We're proud to have built Polygon into the gaming authority for both experts and casual fans alike, a publication that has informed and delighted tens of millions of gaming enthusiasts since its founding at Vox Media more than a decade ago,' said Jim Bankoff, Vox Media's co-founder, chair, and CEO. 'This transaction will enable us to focus our energies and investment resources in other priority areas of growth across our portfolio of iconic digital publications and audio/video programming, while enabling Valnet to grow their leadership and authority in the gaming information category.'
Polygon attracts a US monthly reach of over 6 million (Comscore), with more than 3.5 million social media followers.
About Polygon
Polygon is the next-generation entertainment brand, illuminating the entertainment world through the lens of those who grew up playing video games, reading comics, and are obsessed with internet culture. As a leading industry voice, Polygon is a top source for smart, critical, and entertaining content surrounding cultural moments born of gaming and the future of entertainment. Polygon truly understands these next-generation communities because they are the fans and are embedded in YouTube, TikTok, and your favorite gaming communities.
About Valnet
Valnet is a leading digital publishing and media investment company that owns and operates over 27 authoritative publications across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle, and travel. Valnet is a premier acquirer in digital publishing, specializing in acquiring, operating, and growing digital publications that hold strategic importance in their respective markets. A global company, Valnet operates offices in Montreal, Miami, New York, Virginia, and Halifax.
About Vox Media
Vox Media is the leading modern media company, reaching audiences everywhere they are. Known for its editorial properties, including Vox, SB Nation, New York Magazine, Eater, and The Verge, the company's portfolio features the most relevant, respected, and engaging editorial properties and voices. The company is home to the award-winning Vox Media Podcast Network, one of the largest in the U.S., as well as innovative technologies that support the entire media industry, including the Concert advertising marketplace.
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