I'm Maddy Myers!

I'm an editor and journalist, a podcast host, and a synth-pop musician.

Right now,

I'm the Deputy Editor for Games at Polygon, where I’ve worked since 2020.

I’m a co-host of the video game podcast Triple Click, on the Maximum Fun network, along with Kirk Hamilton and Jason Schreier.

I co-host an X-Men podcast called The Mutant Ages with my good friend and frequent collaborator Ryan Pagella. We also have a Mutant Ages YouTube channel with Let’s Plays of X-Men games, comedy skits, and more.

I write songs about Metroid and feelings

Previously,

I’ve worked full-time for …

  • Kotaku, Staff Writer (2017) —> Deputy Editor (2020)

  • The Mary Sue, Editor (2015-2017)

  • Paste Magazine, Assistant Games Editor (2013-2015)

  • The Boston Phoenix, Web Intern (2007) —> Senior Web Producer (2013)

My freelance writing has appeared at Offworld, iMoreKill Screen, re/Action, Slice of MIT and MIT Technology Review.

Former side projects:

Well, that's about it!

If you are a total stranger who wants to send me an email about your feelings towards me, please play this game by Caelyn Sandel instead.

Thanks!