Dear ex-1UPers

(Ed: This is meant to be an open letter to the fine folks at 1UP.com and EGM who lost their jobs a couple days ago. It covers a general concept of what I’d do if I were in their shoes. Enjoy.) Hey guys, After listening to the first episode of Rebel FM, I started thinking…

Hearst Corporation acquires 1UP, dissolves EGM, fires best employees.

The rumors were true. Gaming giant 1UP.com and Electronic Gaming Monthly are effectively kaput. Yesterday afternoon 1UP announced that it has been bought by Hearst Corporation, owners of UGO.com. Hearst owns large chunks of various press outlets, including ESPN and a handful of major newspapers. So far the corporate line is something along the line…