Comments on: UGO acquires 1UP.com from Ziff-Davis Media; Fires more than two-thirds of editorial staff

By: 1up user

1up user — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:43:06 +0000

How do I DELTE my 1up.com account and page???

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Comic strip: "Told you so" | Bassist Wanted: Comics about music and stuff — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:04:38 +0000

[...] situation was brought to mind by the recent aquisition and subsequent gutting of video game site 1up.com by UGO. (I was a big fan of their podcasts, and during my junior high years, EGM was an [...]

By: Devil's Advocate/Sonic Boyster

Devil's Advocate/Sonic Boyster — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:57:03 +0000

I was doing some rough math a little while ago and I think I’ve invested somewhere around 500 hours into 1up’s podcasts and videocast over the last fourteen months. Those were the guys that got me inspired to start writing again, ratcheted up my passion for video games once more, and entertained me to no end over the long hours at my terrible overnight retail job. It’s a damn shame to see them go, but thank you for supporting and assisting in the production of Rebel FM. Keep the legacy alive!

By: Scott K

Scott K — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:52:32 +0000

To all of those without a job after this morning I would like to offer my condolences if you are reading this. I have taken this much harder than I should being that I have never met any of you. I have not been an “active” community member on the 1up Network, but I have been one of the many people that enjoy reading the content and listening to the podcasts. I am also a 14 year subscriber to EGM. Since reading the news this afternoon, I have had this fiery rage building inside that I have been unable shake off throughout the course of the day. I am not upset because the magazine I have been subscribing to for half of my life will not be showing up in my mailbox anymore. I am not upset because my hour and half commute to work is going be a lot harder to tolerate without your voices keeping me distracted from the traffic jams. I am not upset because I feel I no longer have a review source whose opinion I can trust when I am considering dropping sixty hard earned dollars on a new game. I am upset because a lot of good people at the bottom of the ladder, who worked hard every day, are getting screwed by the corporate suites bad decisions again. Its every where you look these days. I am also in a position that will most likely be cut in the coming months so that CEOs, shareholders, and Vice Presidents can continue to get sacks full of bonus money every year. They get bonuses and we get the axe. The worst part is these people could not do their jobs if it wasn’t for us, the expendable, faceless, low level people. I am not talented with words like those who have been let go today, but I did my best, good luck and I hope to see all of surface somewhere new very soon.

By: AtariDude

AtariDude — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:31:13 +0000

1up. Rocked. You should just start your own site and do podcast and reviews.. they don’t have shit after firing you guys. ITS BS, and they are stupid for doing it, You guys had the best game show/podcast on the Internet, TV and cable.

By: Jesse Dylan Watson

Jesse Dylan Watson — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:57:41 +0000

The whole thing is just so bizarre. Even though I’d heard rumors, I wasn’t expecting anything like this. Was anyone? It feels like I’ve lost someone close to me, but it happens to actually be many folks who I’ve never even met.

I know we can expect great things from them in the future, though, as sincerely heartbroken and confused as I am.

By: audzilla

audzilla — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:30:07 +0000

Best wishes to everybody on the list.

By: 1UP Goes Down - Sold to UGO « OtakuDad

1UP Goes Down - Sold to UGO « OtakuDad — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:56:01 +0000

[...] Ryan Scott? Milky? (The best/most reliable entire list of who was fired can be found HERE at [...]

By: Zed_Word-Mauricio

Zed_Word-Mauricio — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:56:54 +0000

This blows. sitting in a cubicle and chuffing it out. Listenin to some LAN Party and 1up FM. Cant beileve UGO would just fuck everyone like that.

like tupac said -keep your head up! i’ll be waiting and listening with patient ears.

By: larsoncc

larsoncc — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:43:42 +0000

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to help / assist you guys as you figure out what to do next.

Also – big fans, so know that you have some folks looking at what you’ll be up to next.

By: hangemhi

hangemhi — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:33:13 +0000

Long time 1up fan here. I’ve bookmarked this site and anxiously await it’s resurrection. Until then, I’m just gonna chuf it out.

I miss 1upfm already… seriously.

Viva la Rebel FM!

By: Mitch Dyer

Mitch Dyer — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:22:44 +0000

Great to see you guys back and at it. Here’s to a bitchin’ 09 with ESG.

By: YellowMegaMan

YellowMegaMan — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:45:57 +0000

Worst.Day.Ever.

I know you guys will have the last laugh though. Hearst/UGO haven’t done themselves any favours. Just take a look at the hate on the UGO website…

By: BaronCid

BaronCid — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:08:02 +0000

Well, sure… it is pretty shitty to see the 1up-Show and all surrounding it going down but maybe this negative occasion can lead to something new, even better?
I don’t really know what the financial situation in the business is and whether you guys have to try hopping onto some big network to get your salary in but it would be so awesome if you turned “eat-sleep-game” into the new 1up. Like… right here… get as much of the former crew together as it is possible and continue making podcasts and shows but over this site here.
Maybe on a bit smaller scale than 1up.com which was a huge site with gamevideos and all that stuff combined.
You would immediately have a great community following your thing and with some good sponsors… who knows? I think you could pull off a great job here.

Anyway… all best wishes! I look forward to hearing from you people!
BaronCid

By: ChuffLover

ChuffLover — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:05:52 +0000

The 1Up staff (especially the podcasters) were a beacon in a sea of mediocrity. My thanks to Jedi Master Anthony and the rest of the misbegotten crew.

By: OwlBoy

OwlBoy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:31:20 +0000

I hope you guys can get stuff going again. This is devastating to a huge whole community.

By: Aegies

Aegies — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:26:09 +0000

Hey guys, I speak for Anthony when I say thanks for all the comments; if you post one, bear with us if they take a while to appear, as I have to approve them manually the first time you post. Also, I’m working on the fucking RSS.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:17:16 +0000

Checking this from Chuff’s link. Seriously terrible how they gutted 1up. Hope to keep track of all the great people in their new ventures.

By: Videogames | 1up.com and EGM (more or less) Shuttered - A Dribble of Ink

Videogames | 1up.com and EGM (more or less) Shuttered - A Dribble of Ink — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:42:50 +0000

[...] From Eat. Sleep. Game. [...]

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:17:24 +0000

To all the 1up staff, you will be missed. Please start up some podcasts as soon as possible, and please link to any sites/blogs started by former 1up staff. My 1up bookmark/rss has been replaced with eat-sleep-game…