If so, I can see why they're losing ad-space. I dropped 'em after they changed to it.
Times like these is why I wonder why that other magazine that Gestapo provides has to be the one that survives and is still shady as hell.
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UGO in talks to buy 1UP.com, GameVideos.com
We heard Twitter buzz last night, but the news comes out in full force this morning on Joystiq. They say that UGO Entertainment is in talks with Ziff Davis Media to buy up network sites like 1UP, GameVideos, and MyCheats.com. The anonymous source says that the two companies are in "very advanced talks," and that the 1UP staff were informed yesterday of the deal in a meeting. UGO execs may be flying out to meet the Ziff Davis staff as early as today. UGO Entertainment Network wants some new web sites, but they're not interested in purchasing either Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine or FileFront.com. Face! Kidding, but Joystiq says that Ziff has had trouble selling ads for the upcoming issues of EGM lately, pointing to a possible end for the long-running mag. Not much else is known about the deal now. We'll pass on more details as they come out. Recently, lots of shifts in gaming news space have taken place. Lots of layoffs, too. I feel bad for my fellow game writers, and hope that they find new employment soon. This all makes me feel fortunate for the strong and steady growth of the independent outlet and network I work for. Viva Destructoid! [gross burger details here] Did you know? You can now get daily or weekly email notifications when humans reply to your comments.
Legacy Comments (will be imported soon)I wonder why they won't buy FileFront. That site is awesome when I want to download demos and patches, as the downloads are pretty fast and you don't have to wait in a queue like other sites. Is EGM still using the god waful eye-sore layout they swtiched to? You know, the one that looked like the 80's took a shit on the magazine?
If so, I can see why they're losing ad-space. I dropped 'em after they changed to it. I just got like a 2-year subscription about a few months ago to support them. Though I enjoy their online content more and Im sorta glad that those will remain intact.
Times like these is why I wonder why that other magazine that Gestapo provides has to be the one that survives and is still shady as hell. @ Niero - The buyout was last year. But they've had a content-driven focus for more than two years now, with much of it appearing on the blog. Absolutely no way. Those websites are the only things making ZiffDavis any money. ZiffDavis without the 1up network is completely profitless. 9:30 AM on 05.24.2013 Microsoft predicts over a billion next-gen consoles soldSupremely high expectations have been a large part of this generation, and it appears the next one will continue the tradition. Microsoft is convinced the combined might of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will see over one bil...
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