The gaming media landscape has been turbulent in 2025, with mass layoffs, AI-driven content strategies, and ownership changes reshaping trusted outlets. But from the ashes of Polygon’s restructuring emerges Rogue - a new independent video game publication created by seven former Polygon staffers. Their mission? To humanise developers, spotlight both indie and AAA titles, and deliver writing “by humans, for humans” - without being bound by algorithms or corporate interests...
