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1UP sold to UGO/Hearst. EGM gone. 1up show & podcasts gone. 40 1up/EGM employees gone
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Odious Tea
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With BenjaminBirdie's permission, in support of those that have been laid off I've "borrowed" his avatar. I've asked him how he'd feel about GAF making use of it and his general sentiment was "Go nuts."
http://i40.tinypic.com/j959h0.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/j959h0.jpg
Jomolungma said:
I'm quoting this while this thread is at 22 pages so excuse me if this has been stated before...
But while I would pay upwards of $2.99 or $3.99 per episode of 1up Yours even, a lot of the material they get to work with is because they're on the inside and developers/publishers actually send them preview/review builds, etc. Would they be able to maintain a show if all they get to talk about and work with are games that are on the retail shelf?
But maybe if they get popular enough they'll get more industry cred as well.
Sony about everyone who's been fired.
A person who hasn't been properly mourned for here yet I think is Nick Suttner. I don't get how they could have let him go! He has quickly become one of my favorite games journalists and was relatively new so he probably wasn't too high on the payroll.
A person who hasn't been properly mourned for here yet I think is Nick Suttner. I don't get how they could have let him go! He has quickly become one of my favorite games journalists and was relatively new so he probably wasn't too high on the payroll.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
For some reason, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison is playing in my head...
::breaks down and cries::
I'd pour a 40, but those are apparently illegal in my state... :-(
::breaks down and cries::
I'd pour a 40, but those are apparently illegal in my state... :-(
Dr. Strangelove
I'M COOCOO FOR COCO CRISP!
Gaming is dead. DEAD!
Part of my childhood has died. I have been reading EGM ever since the early 90s. This is tremendously sad news.
Part of my childhood has died. I have been reading EGM ever since the early 90s. This is tremendously sad news.
OnWarmerMusic
Member
This. WTF, you guys?mosaic said:
Anyway, best of luck to all those involved. This is a pretty hard blow for gaming journalism, imo. I've got faith that the few guys who are still there can still do some great work (and if their hands are tied by their new overlords, I have equal faith that they can start something great elsewhere).
wangman31888
Banned
R Squared said:With BenjaminBirdie's permission, in support of those that have been laid off I've "borrowed" his avatar. I've asked him how he'd feel about GAF making use of it and his general sentiment was "Go nuts."
http://i40.tinypic.com/j959h0.jpg
awesome wanted to throw that up but didn't wanna step on any toes, will do it now
Ugh, this is horrible news. My hopes are with everyone who's been laid off. I know you'll bounce back, and the only thing that's stopping me from getting wasted right now is a hope you'll emerge into a community specific job, one that involves video or audio.
1UP's podcasts have had their ups and downs, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them all. I hope 1UP Yours sticks around at the very least.
1UP's podcasts have had their ups and downs, and I've thoroughly enjoyed them all. I hope 1UP Yours sticks around at the very least.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Acid08 said:
I like the Bombcast as it is. Like I said, a podcast like that wouldn't even exist if it weren't for the ground that 1up laid before them. But it's its own thing.
R Squared said:With BenjaminBirdie's permission, in support of those that have been laid off I've "borrowed" his avatar. I've asked him how he'd feel about GAF making use of it and his general sentiment was "Go nuts."
http://i40.tinypic.com/j959h0.jpg
Done.
My heart goes out to those that were let go. I'll follow you wherever you go.
Drinky Crow
Banned
UGO just shot themselves in the foot.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about online videogaming culture (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is at IGN where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over at 1UP, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the internet videogaming forum public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to use UGO for their news, nor will they listen to any of UGO's podcasts. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but UGO has alienated an entire market with this move.
UGO, publicly apologize and cancel all of these firings (or go ps3 exclusive) or you can kiss your business goodbye.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about online videogaming culture (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is at IGN where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over at 1UP, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the internet videogaming forum public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to use UGO for their news, nor will they listen to any of UGO's podcasts. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but UGO has alienated an entire market with this move.
UGO, publicly apologize and cancel all of these firings (or go ps3 exclusive) or you can kiss your business goodbye.
Jomolungma
Neo Member
yayaba said:
Great point, and something I kinda took for granted I guess. I just assumed they could work their contacts for info. I guess the costs start to mount up if you factor in travel expenses and stuff to get to developers and conferences, but I still think it's a viable option. Someone, at some time, is gonna do it and everyone is gonna smack their heads and say "Why didn't I think of that!?"
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Deleted member 30609
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$$$Haunted said:WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS SHIT
alright.
No more Shane & co and no more 1upShow (and other podcasts ;_makes me fucking sad. Let's get skip and bburrito working on the GAFcast or something.
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
cacheGrecco said:
element
Member
Giant Bomb doesn't run minimal ads out of the kindness of their heart. I think no one has tried to advertise with them yet. they are trying though, http://www.giantbomb.com/media-kit/
The Elite
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R Squared said:With BenjaminBirdie's permission, in support of those that have been laid off I've "borrowed" his avatar. I've asked him how he'd feel about GAF making use of it and his general sentiment was "Go nuts."
http://i40.tinypic.com/j959h0.jpg
I've joined the club.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
rinker said:
Oh, I do hope they end up doing it. Finding someone with enough capital to support them and make their own identity. It would be phenomenal. But a Voltron AwesomeCast of Giant Bomb and 1up isn't feasible or likely, sadly.
Iron E Man
Member
i just got home and read the news :[ i just finished listening to the newest 1up fm at work too
I've been reading EGM for 10 years since I was 8 fucking years old. It feels so weird that I'll never read another issue.
And listening to these guys on podcasts every week for about a year and a half now and suddenly being completely cut off is horrible.
Best friends I've never met indeed
And listening to these guys on podcasts every week for about a year and a half now and suddenly being completely cut off is horrible.
Best friends I've never met indeed
bitterazngurl
Member
I wish I wrote something before I left about all the amazing people over there at 1UP, and who have come and gone. Most of my fondest memories was over there at 1UP. Working with Milky on insane covers, and getting to brainstorm intro ideas with Ryan on 1UP Show intros. I don't think that level of creativity or energy can be duplicated anywhere else. Back in 2004, our 1UP editorial meetings consisted of, like, 7 people. (I used to fall asleep because they were really boring. Haha, sorry!) And it was so amazing that the group just grew and grew and put out spectacular stuff. Yes, I'm feeling very blue about the lay-offs. Corporations too complex and too big for separating what's fair or unfair. Apparently, the bottom line that was spoken was
Still, it's hard to not feel sad about all of this because these people are my friends. Warm wishes and best of luck. And RIP 1UP Show.
Corporations don't see personalities, they merely see positions. But there's no doubt in my mind that the people who were let go today will go on and strut their stuff in greener pastures. And the people who stayed will for sure use their talents to make 1UP succeed.
Still, it's hard to not feel sad about all of this because these people are my friends. Warm wishes and best of luck. And RIP 1UP Show.
Automatisch
Member
What if some of the remaining guys/gals you like work at UGO? That's just stupid.Nakazato said:
count me inR Squared said:With BenjaminBirdie's permission, in support of those that have been laid off I've "borrowed" his avatar. I've asked him how he'd feel about GAF making use of it and his general sentiment was "Go nuts."
http://i40.tinypic.com/j959h0.jpg
http://boards.1up.com/zd/board/message?board.id=games&thread.id=981770
Not sure how accurate, but;
Totally sucks. Everyone at 1up was awesome.
Not sure how accurate, but;
Totally sucks. Everyone at 1up was awesome.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Don't mind if I do...Nakazato said:
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
This fucking sucks. This sucks.
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