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Rebel FM - Episode 2
Better sound quality and more memories of EGM and 1UP.

Player One Podcast ep 116: About 1UP UGO buyout

No game talk this week. Instead, we dedicate the whole episode to talking about EGM’s closure and the 1UP layoffs in the wake of Hearst/UGO’s purchase of 1UP.com. In addition to regular hosts Chris “CJ” Johnston (ex-EGM News Editor) and Phil Theobald (ex-EGM editor and former GameNow Reviews Editor), we welcome a couple more ex-Ziff guests to the program: Kevin Gifford (ex-1UP editor and gaming magazine expert/Magweasel), Greg Sewart (ex-EGM Previews and Reviews Editor), Greg Ford (EGM Managing Editor), and Andrew “Skip” Pfister (ex-EGMer, GMRer and 1UP.com Reviews Editor/Podcast Producer).
A great behind the scenes look on 1UP and EGM. It’s also turning-out to be a good video game podcast.

Rebel FM Podcast (iTunes link)

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1UP Video Game Podcasts “Replacements” Impressions 2

See Impressions 1 if you missed it.

  • Rebel FM (RSS link) The indi reincarnation of 1UP FM, a must listen for anyone who loved the 1UP podcasts. I donated $10 to help them get started, I figure I owed them that much after enjoying their 1UP podcasts.
  • IGN Game Scoop! (iTunes link) Actually reminds me a bit of the old EGM Live podcast that was on 1UP before 1UP FM. I haven’t been a fan of IGN for a few years, but I think I’ll be taking another look starting with their podcasts.
  • IGN Three Red Lights (iTunes link) The IGN Xbox podcast. Just enough structure and interesting on topic discussion. I’ll stay subscribed.
  • IGN Beyond (iTunes link) The IGN PS3 podcast. They seem more like fanboys than the IGN 360 podcast. They can be a little annoying and rowdy but for the most part the podcast is entertaining for PS3 owners.
  • Destructoid podcast (RSS link) They are a bit more crazy than some of the other podcasters, but they had some interesting discussions in the episode I listened to. I’ll keep listening.
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As Promised: Episode 1 of Rebel.fm [Digg the show]

Former 1UP staff/podcasters start something new to fill the void.

From the ashes of 1UP FM: Rebel FM (coming soon)

Via Nick Suttner’s Twitter.

1UP Video Game Podcasts “Replacements” Impressions 1

On my quest to fill the 1UP Podcasts void in my life I am listening to a bunch of podcasts I have never listened to before. So far I’ve listened to:

  • Player One Podcast (iTunes link) I picked-up on an after holiday episode so it was rather bland. The hosts are ex-EGM staff so I went back to the previous episode to get a better taste. It might grow on me but I’m not overly impressed yet… I’ll give it a chance and stay subscribed for now.
  • Gamers With Jobs (iTunes link) This was also an after holiday episode where they were missing someone but it was still actually enjoyable. In the episode I heard they talked a bit more about obscure PC games than I’d care to hear about. I’ll stay subscribed.
  • Giant BombCast (iTunes link) It’s a bit more informal than the 1UP podcasts. If they added slightly more structure it could be great. I do like that they jump right into what they were playing after the opening silliness. I’ll be subscribing and I’m sure it’ll grow on me.
  • Idle Thumbs (iTunes link) I enjoyed this one within the first 5 minutes and was fun all the way through. They actually have the best “1UP podcast” style synergy between the podcasters that makes it much more engaging. They also stay on the subject of games better than some podcasts. Less structure than 1UP podcasts, but still very good.

How to fill the huge 1UP podcast void in my heart?

Practically all of the 1UP network podcasts were my favorite podcasts I listen(ed) to, and not just in the video games category, mind you. The 1UP podcasts have been the best produced and well hosted podcasts anywhere. With the announcement of UGO’s buyout of 1UP (and EGM); my podcast subscriptions dwindle and it almost feels like I’ve lost a bunch of friends (the staff of the 1up network who lost their jobs).

Right now my only other favorite remaining video game podcast is:

Joystiq podcast (iTunes link) While the production value doesn’t meet the 1UP podcasts’ high standards; these three guys have great chemistry together and I often find myself laughing at their comments. It’s a very relaxed informal podcast with just enough structure to call it a “show”.

360 Arcadians Live! (iTunes link) Had been good at times in the past, but they haven’t had enough people hosting lately. They can be childish and vulgar at times, especially when there aren’t many hosts.

I must now seek out other video game podcasts to fill the void. Some possibly notable podcasts I will be trying and reviewing in later posts:

Please post suggestions if there are any video game podcasts you listen to that I didn’t list.

UPDATE: More of my podcast suggestions

UGO Entertainment Acquires 1UP: Cans all the best staff?!

UGO sucks!

With all the best staff gone, all the wonderful podcasts (the best video game podcasts anywhere) will cease to exist… RIP 1UP FM, 1UP Yours, LAN Party, and the 1UP Show… I really do believe that the 1UP podcasts were the best things 1UP had going for them, I didn’t even visit their site until I started listening to the podcasts.