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Hi, I'm Mikhail! I used to cover video games and esports for The Washington Post. Now, I do that here — breaking news, writing takes, and interviewing interesting people — for 4,200+ readers. Join us! 👇

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Exit Interview: Chris Plante

Exit Interview: Chris Plante

Polygon's former editor in chief talks about the business of running a major publication, and the challenges of launching a comparatively tiny solo project.

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
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Saudi version of EWC video series censors LGBTQ+ references, criticisms of event

Saudi version of EWC video series censors LGBTQ+ references, criticisms of event

A Team Liquid CEO opened up about being gay in 'Esports World Cup: Level Up.' His remarks were removed from the version of the series streamed to viewers in Saudi Arabia.

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
Kill the CEO in your head

Kill the CEO in your head

High-profile failures in the video game industry have changed how we talk about games for the worse

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov

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🌅 Exit Interview🌅 Exit Interview
Exit Interview: Chris Plante

Exit Interview: Chris Plante

Polygon's former editor in chief talks about the business of running a major publication, and the challenges of launching a comparatively tiny solo project.

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
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Saudi version of EWC video series censors LGBTQ+ references, criticisms of event

Saudi version of EWC video series censors LGBTQ+ references, criticisms of event

A Team Liquid CEO opened up about being gay in 'Esports World Cup: Level Up.' His remarks were removed from the version of the series streamed to viewers in Saudi Arabia.

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
Imagine Dragons caught a stray at SGF. They didn't deserve it.

Imagine Dragons caught a stray at SGF. They didn't deserve it.

Last Flag is a zany CTF delight. Its reveal coincided uncomfortably with the worst moment of Summer Game Fest.

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
Prompt engineering

Prompt engineering

Plus: Some thoughts on post-sale Polygon

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
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Exit Interview: Anthony 'vanity' Malaspina

Exit Interview: Anthony 'vanity' Malaspina

Vanity still doesn't know why he was dropped from Cloud9. The move changed everything for him.

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
Kill the CEO in your head

Kill the CEO in your head

High-profile failures in the video game industry have changed how we talk about games for the worse

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
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How Bracket City went from diner placemats to The Atlantic's 'digital puzzle empire'

How Bracket City went from diner placemats to The Atlantic's 'digital puzzle empire'

Add another word game to your rotation of daily puzzles published by news organizations

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
What are online shooters like Marathon really about?

What are online shooters like Marathon really about?

I hope Bungie's upcoming game can cash the checks its trailer are writing

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
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Exit Interview: Donald Boyce

Exit Interview: Donald Boyce

Boyce has worked for the most recognizable names in esports. But he says he’s ‘always kind of been trying to leave.’

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
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Two years of ReaderGrev

Two years of ReaderGrev

Plus: How long should you play a game before writing about it?

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
‘A fat L for people who care about sportswashing’

‘A fat L for people who care about sportswashing’

Disappointment and apathy in the wake of Riot Games’ planned return to the Esports World Cup

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
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Exit Interview: Ryan Friend

Exit Interview: Ryan Friend

North America's premier Counter-Strike booster talks hostile readers and his 'Maniac' reporting

Mikhail Klimentov
Mikhail Klimentov
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