Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Category:
News

IGN Commits to Layoffs and Reconstruction

IGN commits to painful layoffs and the closing of three major branches.
Image of Katy Hollingsworth
Katy Hollingsworth
|

Published: Feb 21, 2013 04:23 pm

This article is over 11 years old and may contain outdated information

Today, IGN committed to an undisclosed number of layoffs and has announced that its branches 1UP, UGO and GameSpy will be closing.

Recommended Videos

A sad day in the gaming industry. Vivek Shah, CEO of Ziff Davis (IGN’s new parent company) stated:

Today, we took some difficult but important actions that will ensure the continued growth and health of IGN and AskMen,” wrote Shah in the memo. “The changes we made today are designed to allow us to Simplify and Focus. Our goal is to do fewer things and to do them exceptionally well. In that vein, we want to direct all of our energy and work behind our two flagship brands: IGN and AskMen.

Our thoughts are with those affected by this change in direction.

GameSkinny is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
related content
Author
Image of Katy Hollingsworth
Katy Hollingsworth
whale biologist.