1Up Network

American entertainment network August 2011 June 2022 1Up.com 1UP.com (website) logo.png 1up screenshot.png y Front page on December 31, 2008 http://www.1up.com/ 1up.comSeptember 2024 Yes Video game website Optional IGN Entertainment 2003 2013 7 Content deleted, domain redirects to IGN thumb|260px 1Up.com was an American entertainment website that focused on video games. Launched in 2003, 1Up.com provided its own original features, news stories, game reviews, and video interviews, and also featured comprehensive PC-focused content. Like a print magazine, 1Up.com also hosted special week-long online cover stories that presented each day a new in-depth feature story, interview with the developers, game screenshot gallery, game video footage, and video of the game studio and creators. On February 21, 2013, Ziff Davis announced it would be winding down the site, along with sister sites GameSpy and UGO.com.Parish Jeremy February 21, 2013 It's True: 1Up Has Reached Its End—A Message From the Now-Former Editor-in-Chief. http://www.1up.com/news/true-1up-reached.html dead https://archive.today/20200318015002/http://www.1up.com/news/true-1up-reached.html March 18, 2020 September 25, 2019 1Up.com en-US Network 1Up Network was a collection of podcasts hosted by 1Up.com dealing with various aspects of gaming. Most of the shows, like 4 Guys 1Up, were about games and general gaming culture. Others were more specific, such as The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly, which focused on sports games. The network also featured Retronauts, an audio retrospective series that chronicled various retro games and game series. The network had shown significant growth, with several new shows having been introduced in 2007–2008. However, in early 2009 1Up.com was purchased by UGO and its parent company Hearst Corporation from Ziff Davis. January 7, 2009 Ziff Davis Sells 1Up Network to UGO and Hearst, Closes EGM: Following Repeated Rumors to the Effect, Gamasutra Has Received Official Word That Ziff Davis Has Sold Its 1Up Division to Hearst's UGO Entertainment, and is Shutting Long-Running P https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/ziff-davis-sells-1up-network-to-ugo-hearst-closes-egm live https://web.archive.org/web/20220123220443/https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/ziff-davis-sells-1up-network-to-ugo-hearst-closes-egm January 23, 2022 May 6, 2022 Game Developer Informa PLCKlepek Patrick January 6, 2009 EGM Shuts Down, More Than Thirty Ziff Davis Employees Laid Off https://www.mtv.com/news/2458399/egm-closed-ziff-lays-off-30/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20220505182409/http://www.mtv.com/news/2458399/egm-closed-ziff-lays-off-30/ May 5, 2022 May 6, 2022 MTV Paramount Media Networks en-US This resulted not only in the closure of Electronic Gaming Monthly, but also the loss of over 30 jobs, including several hosts and producers of the site's many podcasts.https://www.engadget.com/2009-01-06-assessing-the-damage-at-1up.html Assessing the damage at 1UP [update] Nelson Randy January 6, 2009 Engadget https://web.archive.org/web/20150130103440/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/06/assessing-the-damage-at-1up/ January 30, 2015 May 6, 2022 Because of this, more than half of the network's shows were abruptly discontinued, leaving only a few remaining. While 1Up Yours did not cease to exist, the resignation of the show's co-host Shane Bettenhausen led host Garnett Lee to change the show's name and structure to Listen UP. Several former employees also started their own projects after the firings as well, including Co-Op, the spiritual successor to The 1Up Show,https://www.engadget.com/2009-01-21-1up-show-staff-returns-as-area-5-with-new-show.html 1UP Show staff returns as Area 5 with new show McElroy Justin January 21, 2009 Engadget https://web.archive.org/web/20160127094804/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/21/1up-show-staff-returns-as-area-5-with-new-show/ January 27, 2016 May 6, 2022 Rebel FM, the follow-up to 1Up FM,https://www.engadget.com/2009-01-09-1up-fm-lives-on-sort-of-as-rebel-fm.html 1UP FM lives on (sort of) as Rebel FM McElroy Justin January 9, 2009 Engadget https://web.archive.org/web/20150128150043/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/09/1up-fm-lives-on-sort-of-as-rebel-fm/ January 28, 2015 May 6, 2022 and The Geekbox, Ryan Scott's replacement for Lan Party podcast.http://www.eat-sleep-game.com/news/2009/01/12/coming-this-friday-geekbox-radio-with-your-host-ryan-scott/ Rebel FM Eat-sleep-game.com January 12, 2009 December 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20120220030532/http://www.eat-sleep-game.com/news/2009/01/12/coming-this-friday-geekbox-radio-with-your-host-ryan-scott/ February 20, 2012 dead Programming + List of 1Up Network podcastsStart dateEnd date Title Host or starringNotes Ref. ReferencesNovember 12, 2010 Games, Dammit! David Ellis, Jeremy Parish, Thierry Nguyen, and Jose OteroFormerly 4 Guys 1 UpAugust 20, 20051UP Yours Garnett Lee, Shane Bettenhausen, Luke Smith and John DavisonJanuary 30, 2009Listen UpJane Pinckard, Ryan O'Donnell, and Che ChouOctober 23, 20094 Guys 1 UpJuly 2, 2010In This ThreadOctober 4, 2006 Retronauts Jeremy Parish and Bob MackeyOctober 21, 2005December 19, 2008 The 1UP ShowApril 21, 2006January 6, 2009 Broken Pixels Seanbaby, Shane Bettenhausen, and Crispin Boyer RadiOPM Joe Rybicki along and Dana JongewaardApril 26, 2006June 10, 2008 EGM Live* Jennifer TsaoAndrew Pfister, June 10, 2008 EGM Live* is changing... 1UP.comFebruary 16, 2006September 17, 2008 GFW Radio Jeff Green, Shawn Elliott, Ryan Scott, Sean Molloy, Darren Gladstone, Robert Ashley, and Anthony GallegosOctober 7, 2008December 23, 2008 LAN Party Ryan Scott, Robert Ashley, Anthony Gallegos, Tina Sanchez, and Matt ChandronaitJune 16, 2008 1UP FM Philip Kollar and Nick SuttnerJanuary 10, 2008 Legendary Thread Demian Linn, Rob Bowenhttps://archive.org/details/LegendaryThread2008/2008/LT121108.mp3 1UP Podcasts 2008 - Legendary Thread 2008 April 8, 2008 Review Crew Garnett LeeReview Crew Podcast http://www.1up.com/do/minisite dead https://archive.today/20120729024238/http://www.1up.com/do/minisite?cId=3167218 July 29, 2012 May 27, 2008Review Crew http://www.1up.com/do/minisite dead https://archive.today/20120727014421/http://www.1up.com/do/minisite?cId=3158991 July 27, 2012 May 27, 2008February 24, 2009 at1UP Mike Cruz, Jade Kraus, and Travis WilliamsNovember 12, 2009 The Oddcast Tina Sanchez, Scott Sharkey, Sam Kennedy, Chris PlanteFebruary 26, 2009Good GriefOctober 15, 2009Active Time BabbleJeremy ParishThe Sports Game Guy's Sports AnomalyTodd Zuniga, Greg Ford, David Ellis, Andrew Fitch, and Tyler Barber 1UP Yours The initial four-man lineup included Garnett Lee, Shane Bettenhausen, Luke Smith and John Davison. However, Smith later left the network to accept a position at the then-Microsoft game development studio Bungie.http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/24/luke-smith-leaves-1up-to-be-master-chiefs-poolboy/ Luke Smith leaves 1UP to be Master Chief's poolboy McElroy Justin April 24, 2007 Joystiq.com Joystiq https://web.archive.org/web/20150128045905/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/24/luke-smith-leaves-1up-to-be-master-chiefs-poolboy/ January 28, 2015 dead July 26, 2016http://kotaku.com/gaming/luke-smith/luke-smith-leaves-1up-for-bungie-gig-254153.php Luke Smith Leaves 1UP For Bungie Gig Mcwerthor Michael April 20, 2007 Kotaku https://web.archive.org/web/20090505165511/http://kotaku.com/gaming/luke-smith/luke-smith-leaves-1up-for-bungie-gig-254153.php May 5, 2009 dead February 8, 2009 On August 24, 2007, Mark MacDonald was declared the show's official fourth chair member. John Davison then announced that he was leaving the 1UP staff,http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/22/bail-out-john-davison-leaves-ziff-davis-media-to-form-new-compa/ Bail out: John Davison leaving Ziff Davis Media to start a new website [Update – 1UP confirms] Grant Christopher August 22, 2007 Joystiq.com Joystiq https://web.archive.org/web/20150128052313/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/22/bail-out-john-davison-leaves-ziff-davis-media-to-form-new-compa/ January 28, 2015 dead July 26, 2016 though he would continue his participation with the podcast despite his change in career.http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/26/pax-07-1up-yours-podcast-still-johns/ PAX 07: 1UP Yours podcast still John's Fletcher JC August 26, 2007 Joystiq.com Joystiq https://web.archive.org/web/20150128052412/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/26/pax-07-1up-yours-podcast-still-johns/ January 28, 2015 dead July 26, 2016 The last officially branded 1UP Yours was recorded on January 17, 2009, and was released on January 22, 2009.http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8978791&publicUserId=5324853 1UP Yours Classic Reunion Coming Next Week and then January 16, 2009 1up.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160816090417/http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8978791&publicUserId=5324853 August 16, 2016 dead July 26, 2016 On September 30, 2009, Garnett Lee announced he would be leaving 1UP to become the editorial director for Gamefly Media. It was replaced by 4 Guys 1UP hosted by former fourth chair David Ellis. Lee stated he will create a new show for Gamefly Media titled Weekend Confirmed.September 30, 2009 Reminisces from a Shinkansen http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=9005652&publicUserId=5324853 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160816064807/http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=9005652&publicUserId=5324853 August 16, 2016 July 26, 2016 1up.comLee Garnett March 26, 2010 Weekend Confirmed Debuts Friday http://www.shacknews.com/article/62970/weekend-confirmed-debuts-friday July 26, 2016 Shacknews.com September 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160920045906/http://www.shacknews.com/article/62970/weekend-confirmed-debuts-friday live On January 6, 2009, it was announced that Ziff Davis would be selling 1UP.com to the Hearst Corporation, in the process terminating Electronic Gaming Monthly and over 30 employees, including Shane Bettenhausen and Andrew Pfister. In the wake of the announcement the future of 1UP Yours was uncertain. On January 16, Garnett Lee confirmed the continuation of the series with a new cast consisting of John Davison, David Ellis, and Garnett Lee and new regular addition Sam Kennedy. However, the show would have to continue under a new name, Listen UP. However, with Lee's departure from 1UP in October 2009, the show would end, its final episode airing October 9, 2009.http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8978902&publicUserId=5324853 The Last 1UP Yours January 18, 2009 1up.com https://web.archive.org/web/20160816072659/http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8978902&publicUserId=5324853 August 16, 2016 dead July 26, 2016 Retronauts Retronauts also produced the supplement video podcast, Bonus Stage, which looked at specific retro titles more closely. After a long hiatus, Bonus Stage was finally updated in September 2009. Retronauts returned to producing video content with Retronauts Lunch Break, though this segment was not available as a podcast. Bob Mackey has also crossed over with the Laser Time podcast network. https://retronauts.com/article/46/retronauts-vol-iii-episode-10-is-100-duty-free Retronauts Vol. III Episode 10 Is 100% Duty-free Mackey Bob Retronauts November 18, 2013 May 6, 2022 October 5, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181005030850/https://retronauts.com/article/46/retronauts-vol-iii-episode-10-is-100-duty-free live After 1UP was shuttered by Ziff Davis,Parish Jeremy 2013-02-21 It's True: 1UP has Reached Its End http://www.1up.com/news/true-1up-reached.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140827192446/http://www.1up.com/news/true-1up-reached.html dead August 27, 2014 2022-12-21 1Up.com Retronauts survived as its own entity.2021-03-15 The Best Video Game Podcasts https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/best-video-game-podcasts/ 2022-12-21 Digital Trends en The podcast raised money through crowdfunding,Farokhmanesh Megan 2013-03-24 Retronauts gaming podcast achieves Kickstarter goal in less than 24 hours https://www.polygon.com/2013/3/24/4141322/retronauts-gaming-podcast-achieves-kickstarter-goal-in-less-than-24 2022-12-21 Polygon en-US and was later promoted through the USGamer website, a subsidiary of Eurogamer.https://www.usgamer.net/articles/retronauts-podcast-is-coming-to-usgamer It's Official, the Retronauts Podcast is Coming to USGamer Mackey Bob November 3, 2014 USGamer May 6, 2022 May 6, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220506214656/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/retronauts-podcast-is-coming-to-usgamer live Retronauts is now fully crowdfunded on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/retronauts/ Retronauts on Patreon May 2, 2022 May 2, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220502233856/https://www.patreon.com/retronauts live Digital Trends has hailed Retronauts as one of the best video game podcasts, for covering historic games with a strong selection of guest commentators. Retronauts was also included on Kotakus list of best gaming podcasts, who praised its cast and depth of coverage on each topic.2020-01-20 The Best Gaming Podcasts For 2020 [Updated!] https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/01/best-gaming-podcasts-2020/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200117080609/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/01/best-gaming-podcasts-2020/ usurped January 17, 2020 2022-12-21 Kotaku Australia en-AU Polygon also recommended Retronauts and its host, with Chris Plante saying "when it comes to retro video games, I trust no one more than Jeremy Parish."Plante Chris 2021-09-02 The histories of SNES and Virtual Boy now fit on your coffee table https://www.polygon.com/22652541/history-of-snes-book-review-virtual-boy-jeremy-parish 2022-12-21 Polygon en-US The 1UP Show The 1UP Show was a weekly videogame podcast produced by the website. The show premiered on October 21, 2005, and featured editors from 1UP.com, Electronic Gaming Monthly, and Games for Windows: The Official Magazine. The show was initially created by Jane Pinckard and Ryan O'Donnell, and Che Chou. The show was co-produced by Cesar Quintero, Rob Bowen, Jason Bertrand, Jay Freshette, and Mikey Nguyen.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3406316/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st#cast The 1UP Show (Video 2005) - Full cast & crew - IMDb IMDb The theme song was created by Jane Pinckard (who previously played in the band Dealership) and Eric Haller, with the music for the series being composed by Ryan O'Donnell. The show consisted of previews and reviews of video games as well as debates and discussions on videogame news. The podcast contained some scripted content, but mostly consisted of unscripted discussions.Grubb Jeff February 7, 2020 Garnett Lee Joins Raw Fury to Take Care of Business for Indies https://venturebeat.com/2020/02/07/garnett-lee-joins-raw-fury-to-take-care-of-business-for-indies/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20210126115454/https://venturebeat.com/2020/02/07/garnett-lee-joins-raw-fury-to-take-care-of-business-for-indies/ January 26, 2021 March 17, 2021 VentureBeat The 1UP Network was sold by Ziff Davis to the UGO Network on January 7, 2009, and two days later Matt Chandronait announced on 1UP.com that The1UP Show would be ending due to the acquisition.Chandronait Matt January 6, 2009 The End of the 1UP Show http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8977521&publicUserId=5380183 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110522185416/http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8977521&publicUserId=5380183 May 22, 2011 January 6, 2009 1up.com Ziff Davis en-US Awards AwardDateCategoryRecipientResultBest of the Web Awards2007Best Podcast or VodcastThe 1UP ShowApril 2022April 18, 2008Best Podcast or VodcastThe 1UP ShowApril 15, 2008 Recognizing Top Magazine Digital Campaigns, Sites & People Awards http://www.minonline.com/mds/bestofweb.html#PodcastVodcast dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090502003852/http://www.minonline.com/mds/bestofweb.html May 2, 2009 February 9, 2008 The Min Day Digital Media Summit Access IntelligenceWhiting Mark February 5, 2008 1up Show Nominated for Best of Web Award: Min Awards Recognize Standouts in Media. http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3165919 dead https://archive.today/20120716011928/http://www.1up.com/news/1up-show-nominated-web-award July 16, 2012 February 9, 2008 1UP Broken Pixels The first episode of Season 1 debuted on September 9, 2008, with the crew playing Robocop for the original Xbox. Former 1UP and GFW editor Shawn Elliott made a guest appearance on the WWE Crush Hour episode during this season. At the end of the Season 1 finale, a teaser was shown announcing that the second season would be premiering January 6, 2009. However, that was the day of the Ziff Davis layoffs that left more than 30 people out of a job, including the entire cast of Broken Pixels. Furthermore, Seanbaby noted that he caused controversy with "media watchdogs" by his use of the term "faggotiest" in the Spiderman 3 episode at the end of season one.EGM's Uncensored Greatest Hits Seanbaby http://www.seanbaby.com/egm/e32006.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20090514093042/http://www.seanbaby.com/egm/e32006.htm May 14, 2009 dead April 3, 2009 Most fans assumed that the show would not continue and that the segments they filmed would never be released, but season 2 premiered on February 6, 2009, with the Sega CD game, Wirehead.http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/23580 https://archive.today/20120708140217/http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/23580 July 8, 2012 dead Broken Pixels Show Wirehead Sega CD Episode 1 Video Retro Gameplay Trailer from GameVideos February 6, 2009 GFW Radio and LAN Party It was announced on September 4, 2008, that Jeff Green would leave Ziff Davis after 17 years to join Electronic Arts to work on the "Sim" franchise.https://www.engadget.com/2008-09-05-gfws-jeff-green-leaves-1up-for-sims-team.html GFW's Jeff Green leaves 1UP for Sims team McElroy Justin September 5, 2008 Engadget https://web.archive.org/web/20150128065943/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/05/gfws-jeff-green-leaves-1up-for-sims-team/ January 28, 2015 May 6, 2022 Shortly afterward on September 17, co-host Shawn Elliott also announced that he would be leaving the company to work under Ken Levine as associate producer on the next 2K Boston video game.Elliott Shawn Goodbye http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8876360&publicUserId=4551247 1Up May 6, 2022 https://archive.today/20120729230013/http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8876360&publicUserId=4551247 July 29, 2012 September 17, 2008 dead The podcast is often affectionately referred to its nickname "97.5 The Brodeo".https://www.engadget.com/2008-09-16-podcast-rodeo-special-edition-remembering-the-brodeo.html Podcast Rodeo Special Edition: Remembering The Brodeo McElroy Justin September 16, 2008 Engadget https://web.archive.org/web/20150128070145/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/16/podcast-rodeo-special-edition-remembering-the-brodeo/ January 28, 2015 May 6, 2022 References External links http://www.1up.com/September 2024 Journalism Video games yes Category:Defunct video game news websites Category:Video game culture Category:Internet properties established in 2003 Category:Internet properties disestablished in 2013 Category:American organizations established in 2003 Category:2013 disestablishments in the United States Category:Defunct American websites Category:IGN