Polygon and Giant Bomb, two well-known names in gaming journalism, have faced significant upheaval due to their focus on 'wokeness'.
Polygon's descent into activism led to its sale to Valnet and subsequent mass layoffs, while Giant Bomb's clash with new ownership demands has caused internal turmoil.
The shift towards activism in gaming journalism has alienated readers, leading to a decline in audience engagement and ad revenue.
Journalists from these troubled outlets are seeking refuge at Bluesky while Kotaku, another activist-oriented site, may face a similar fate in the future.