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New Feminist Gaming Site Mothership Launches Amid Industry Turmoil

1/26/2026

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Journalist Zoe Hannah and a colleague are launching a new feminist gaming website called Mothership.
The venture follows significant layoffs at Polygon that left them disillusioned with the industry.
Mothership will serve a marginalized audience and focus on gender and identity in gaming, offering investigative reporting, reviews, and criticism.
It is independent and worker-owned, relying on subscriber support.

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Story summary

Journalist Zoe Hannah and a colleague are launching a new feminist gaming website called Mothership.
The venture follows significant layoffs at Polygon that left them disillusioned with the industry.
Mothership will serve a marginalized audience and focus on gender and identity in gaming, offering investigative reporting, reviews, and criticism.
It is independent and worker-owned, relying on subscriber support.