Remap Radio Emergency News Podcast: Is Games Media Dead?
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May 1, 2025 Recent turmoil in the gaming industry is turning heads, with major outlets like Polygon facing uncertainty. The hosts express outrage over Xbox's unprecedented price hikes, contrasting them with expected declines. They delve into the declines of traditional games media and explore the troubling connections between corporate ownership and journalistic integrity. Layoffs are weighing heavily on industry professionals, highlighting the struggle for job security. The discussion serves as a cathartic reflection on the evolving landscape of gaming journalism.
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Collapse of Traditional Games Media
- The sale of Polygon to Valnet marks the collapse of traditional institutional games media.
- Valnet exploits writers and prioritizes quantity over quality, undermining serious journalism.
Institutional Support Enables Real Reporting
- Institutional games media provided an infrastructure to support quality, investigative work.
- Its loss means much reporting and oversight on the gaming industry will disappear.
Specialist Journalists Lose Platforms
- Charlie Hall was a specialist covering tabletop gaming at Polygon.
- His presence was crucial for niche developers to reach their audience.