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Polygon

Logo: Polygon, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Video game website

Polygon is an American entertainment website which covers video games, movies, television, comics, and other popular culture. It was launched in October 2012 by Vox Media as its third property.2 It was founded by Sandeep Nailwal.1 It is part of Valnet.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Oct 24, 2012Founded1

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Polygon is an American entertainment website which covers video games, movies, television, comics, and other popular culture. It was launched in October 2012 by Vox Media as its third property.2

Corporate structure

Polygon is part of a group headed by Valnet. 26 entities, 3 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Valnet Montreal
    • Polygon
    • Android Police Subsidiary · Montreal
    • Backyard Boss Subsidiary · Montreal, Canada
    • CBR Subsidiary · Montreal
    • Collider Subsidiary · Montreal
    • Game Rant Subsidiary · Montreal
    • Hardcore Gamer Subsidiary · Montreal
    • HotCars Subsidiary · Montreal
    • How-To Geek Subsidiary · Montreal
    • MakeUseOf Subsidiary · New York City, United States
    • MovieWeb Subsidiary · Montreal
    • OpenCritic Subsidiary
    • Pocket-Lint Subsidiary · Montreal, United Kingdom
    • Screen Rant Subsidiary · Montreal
    • TheGamer Subsidiary · Montreal
    • TheThings Subsidiary · Montreal
    • DualShockers Subsidiary
    • Football League World Subsidiary
    • FootballFanCast Subsidiary
    • GiveMeSport Subsidiary
    • Simple Flying Subsidiary
    • TheRichest Subsidiary
    • TheSportster Subsidiary
    • TheTravel Subsidiary
    • Top Speed Subsidiary
    • and 2 more

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Sandeep Nailwal on Oct 24, 2012.1

Leadership

Who has led Polygon, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Owners

Former owners and parents

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. May 2025Acquired Acquired by Valnet1
  2. Oct 24, 2012Founded Founded1
  3. Oct 2012Acquired Acquired by Vox Media1

Sources

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