Former Polygon editors Maddy Myers and Zoe Hannah have simply introduced a brand new recreation publication, with a give attention to video games tradition, neighborhood, and tales that talk to gamers of all genders. Dubbed Mothership, the positioning and neighborhood was introduced right now, with a full launch due on January 26.
In an intro video, the editors ask readers and viewers for his or her help so the staff can produce tales about “the state of labor, gender, fairness, and tradition in gaming—whereas additionally constructing a web based neighborhood the place all of us really feel snug.”Â
The location is proudly queer and girl owned, and Myers famous in an e mail that it seeks to actually serve and resonate with its supposed viewers: “we’re writing for the ladies, gays, and theys, and simply actually embracing that,” she mentioned, referencing her roots as a author for the unique iteration of The Mary Sue (co-founded by Susanna Polo, one other former Polygon editor and featured Mothership contributor). “‘Teen Vogue however for video video games’ is one other model of the elevator pitch,” she mentioned.
“Enjoying video games is all the time additionally in regards to the nature of gender, id, and efficiency.”
Unique reporting and criticism are essential elements of the positioning’s remit. Per the launch presser:
“At Mothership, you’ll learn writing from a various roster of contributors. You’ll discover evaluations, criticism, and opinion tales about video games’ depiction of gender, in addition to tales about how these video games are marketed. You’ll get investigative reporting on the individuals who make video games in an period when “DEI” is on the wane. You’ll learn historic deep dives on the video games and creators that paved the best way, particularly those who didn’t get due credit score method again then.”
Myers and Hannah are listed as homeowners and cofounders of the positioning, with Myers serving as editor-in-chief and Hannah dealing with managing editor duties.Â
