Ziff Davis has sold off almost all of its gaming properties to UGO Entertainment, a unit of the Hearst Corporation. UGO has been on the gaming news scene for a whole, although not many people used them as a primary source of information. Now, they own all of the 1UP network, including GameVideos.com, MyCheats.com, and GameTab.com.
“We are extremely excited to join the UGO team,” said Sam Kennedy, editorial director and creator of 1UP. “Relying on UGO’s publishing platform will allow us to focus on what we do best—creating great content and ‘owning the conversation’ among gamers through our unique, authentic and definitive voice and community.”
I’ve spoken with a few people over at 1UP who asked to remain nameless, but they aren’t too happy. Some are looking for jobs. Others, specifically those who worked on EGM, are completely out work since the magazine has been shut down. Sad to see it go, but I think it has been an inevitable waiting to happen. Print media is on the way out with everything going online.
The 1UP Yours Podcast and the 1UP Show have been staples of my weekly listening and viewing, so it’s very sad to hear from 1UP Show creator Ryan O’Donnell and producer Matt Chandronait that the video podcast has been canceled. The 1UP Yours Podcast is up in the air, as the show’s producer Andrew Pfister has been laid off. They also have great trustworthy review and editorial teams. Here’s hoping that everything goes well over there.
[Update] Been hearing more and more people that have been laid off. Horrible day for gaming journalism. So sorry to hear what has happened to our friends over there. I’m sure everyone will land on their feet, but damn, this sucks.
[Update 2] I’m hearing that 1UP Yours Podcast is no more. Joystiq also posted a full list of those affected by the layoffs. Not a good day.
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