1Up's Dan "Shoe" Hsu Resigns
By Kris Graft	Print | Send to a friend | Email the editor
Longtime games journalist Dan "Shoe" Hsu has announced his resignation as editorial director of Ziff Davis' 1Up Network.
1Up Network announced Friday that Hsu, who was previously editor-in-chief of Electronic Gaming Monthly, would be stepping down "to pursue personal interests." He'll officially depart on April 25. Taking his place will be 1Up site director Sam Kennedy, who was also formerly editor-in-chief of 1Up.com. Kennedy will report to VP of content Simon Cox. Hsu said in a blog entry that 1Up will be in "excellent hands" under Kennedy. Hsu added that he is leaving on his own volition, and is "not being forced out or laid off or anything like that." He also said that his departure is not related to the recent canning of the print edition of Games for Windows Magazine. Hsu has been with Ziff Davis Media since 1996. "For better or for worse, you'll hear from me again in the near future. I love the videogame business too much to stay away," he said. For now, Hsu said he'll be taking some time off, and plans to beat some games, get some Achievements, and possibly try World of Warcraft.