1up Networks
As many of you may have already heard and know the entire story. The 1up Network was sold to UGO Entertainment by Ziff Davis.
Yes, yes. I know. “So what? Companies get sold all the time!”
On the same day of the sale, UGO canceled the print magazine EGM, canceled 1ups two big podcasts, and fired 30 people. This is horrible 1up will NOT be the same without the staff they fired. The brand is a great brand and UGO was smart to buy it. But the people they fired are what made the brand special.
I am slightly late to the game but my heart goes out to those that were “let go” and I look forward to seeing them stay together and thrive in a place they will be appreciate. We fans still love you (the Internet kind of love).
Read the FULL STORY at joystiq.
EDIT:
The crew of the 1up shows are rising again. Check this out.
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