Sucker Punch announced a 24‑person layoff just weeks after releasing the well‑received Ghost of Yōtei expansion, a move that signals tightening budgets even for studios riding recent success. Polygon’s sale to Valnet …

The layoffs at Sucker Punch arrived on the heels of the Ghost of Yōtei expansion rollout, an add‑on that earned positive reviews from players and critics alike. The studio, best known for its narrative‑driven titles, …

Polygon’s transition from Vox Media to Valnet was announced alongside a sudden purge of senior editorial talent. The sale transferred ownership of the 13‑year‑old site to the internet‑brand aggregator that runs sites …

“Just completely sickened by this news,” Polygon co‑founder Brian Crecente wrote on Bluesky. “Mostly for those so suddenly and deeply impacted, but also for the dwindling number of publications seriously covering vide…