The Human Angle
Polygon covers the world of video games — the artists who make them, the fans who love them, and the culture surrounding them. What used to be called “nerd culture” is now just culture, dominating every corner of the entertainment industry. Polygon brings the human stories behind this billion-dollar entertainment industry to the modern gamer. And it tells players, new and old, that video games aren't distractions but the future of entertainment culture.
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Polygon’s editorial staff delivers intelligent journalism that highlights the compelling human stories behind this billion-dollar entertainment industry.
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