Polygon Media Group LLC

Polygon Media Group is a news organization focused on covering gaming and entertainment content. The company provides in-depth reporting, thoughtful reviews, and detailed guides with a progressive approach to the gaming community. Polygon is part of Vox Media, which owns several other media properties. While there may be occasional conflicts of interest or instances of deceptiveness in their reporting, these issues are generally minimal.

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

97%

Examples:

  • Polygon tends to provide thorough original reporting, thoughtful reviews, and detailed guides with a progressive approach to the gaming community.

Conflicts of Interest

99%

Examples:

  • Polygon is part of Vox Media, which owns several other media properties. This could potentially lead to conflicts of interest when reporting on companies owned by Vox Media or covering topics that are relevant to those companies.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Articles report on specific events or announcements in the gaming industry that may be contradicted by future developments.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • Some articles may contain misleading information or omissions, but these instances are relatively rare.

Recent Articles

  • Xbox 360 Marketplace Closes: Last Chance to Buy Legendary Games for Bargain Prices

    Xbox 360 Marketplace Closes: Last Chance to Buy Legendary Games for Bargain Prices

    Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Microsoft's Xbox 360 Marketplace, a digital storefront for millions of gamers since 2005, officially closed on July 29, 2024. The closure marked the end of an era for retro console buffs and gamers alike. Microsoft announced the closure a year ago, allowing fans to purchase legacy games at discounted prices before they were gone forever. Notable deals included Burnout Crash for $0.49 and Resident Evil 0 for $1.99.
  • Robert Downey Jr. Announced as Doctor Doom in Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Films: Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars

    Robert Downey Jr. Announced as Doctor Doom in Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Films: Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars

    Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 Robert Downey Jr. surprises fans by joining the Marvel Cinemic Universe once again, this time as the iconic villain Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The Russo brothers announced his casting at Comic-Con 2024, replacing previously announced Kang actor Jonathan Majors following his conviction. Downey's return marks a shift for the actor and adds intrigue to the MCU narrative as Doctor Doom clashes with the new Fantastic Four.
  • Newly Revealed: Spiritborn Class and Jungle Expansion in Diablo IV's Vessel of Hatred

    Newly Revealed: Spiritborn Class and Jungle Expansion in Diablo IV's Vessel of Hatred

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 Diablo IV's new expansion, Vessel of Hatred, introduces the Spiritborn class on October 8. This agile warrior summons four animal Spirit Guardians - Jaguar, Eagle, Gorilla, and Centipede - each with unique abilities. Players can pledge to two guardians at once for synergies and customize their build based on the chosen animals in the Spirit Hall. The expansion also offers new locations, enemies, and storylines in the jungles of Nahantu.
  • Xbox 360 Digital Stores to Close: Last Chance to Buy Discounted Games Like Kane & Lynch and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Before They Vanish Forever

    Xbox 360 Digital Stores to Close: Last Chance to Buy Discounted Games Like Kane & Lynch and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Before They Vanish Forever

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Xbox 360 digital stores close on July 29, offering discounts up to 40% on select games before they vanish. Notable titles include Kane & Lynch: Dead Men for $2.99 and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor for $4.99. Fans can revisit classics through backward compatibility on Xbox One and Series X.
  • Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition - A Fresh Challenge for Classic Games

    Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition - A Fresh Challenge for Classic Games

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Compete in the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a new game featuring over 150 challenges across 13 classic NES titles. Players can improve skills through local and online modes, focusing on speedrunning for points and unlocking new challenges. Inspired by the original 1990 competition, this game offers unique features like World Championships Mode for leaderboards and Survival Mode against ghost data.
  • Seven Classic Games Added to Nintendo Switch Online: Urban Champion, Golf, Donkey Kong Jr. Math, Mach Rider, The Mystery of Atlantis, Solar Jetman, and Cobra Triangle

    Seven Classic Games Added to Nintendo Switch Online: Urban Champion, Golf, Donkey Kong Jr. Math, Mach Rider, The Mystery of Atlantis, Solar Jetman, and Cobra Triangle

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Nintendo adds seven classic games, including Urban Champion, Golf, and Mach Rider, to its Nintendo Switch Online library for subscribers.
  • A Quiet Place: Day One - Where to Watch and What to Expect

    A Quiet Place: Day One - Where to Watch and What to Expect

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 A Quiet Place: Day One, a new horror movie in Paramount's franchise set before the apocalyptic invasion, hits theaters on June 28. Stream it on Paramount+ around mid-August.
  • Expansion of Elden Ring: A New Chapter in the Legendary Game

    Expansion of Elden Ring: A New Chapter in the Legendary Game

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Elden Ring expansion introduces new content to the popular game.
  • New Inventory Features in Elden Ring's Latest Update: A Game-Changer for Item Management

    New Inventory Features in Elden Ring's Latest Update: A Game-Changer for Item Management

    Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 FromSoftware's Elden Ring update introduces game-changing inventory features: a recent items tab and exclamation marks above new items, improving players' ability to manage loot and prioritize valuable items.
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - A New Intergalactic Adventure for Samus Aran in 2025

    Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - A New Intergalactic Adventure for Samus Aran in 2025

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the long-awaited new entry in the Metroid series from Retro Studios, is set for release on Nintendo Switch in 2025. The game showcases classic elements like scanning alien environments and utilizing Samus' Morph Ball ability while incorporating modern gameplay mechanics. Fans can expect to explore new worlds and uncover mysteries in this return to form for the iconic franchise.