Crispy Gamer is a relatively small gaming news website, but its members are, or were, a passionate bunch. Word came in late last week from now ex-staffer Kyle Orland that the editorial department and a few engineers had been given the chop. Apparently the board of directors behind the decision wanted to take things in a "gaming focused ad network" direction. Sometime during this process, CEO Chris Heldman resigned in protest.
The motion has been into effect since the news came in. The former staff is to receive two weeks severance pay.
"The suddenness of it all is kind of shocking, but I always knew this was a possibility -- I mean, we were still definitely in 'start-up' territory," Orland told GamePro.
The Crispy Gamer forums have been filled with sadness (and anger) since the knife came down; some describe the site as "their home", and many praise the writing talent of the staff. User MSUSteve said, "What I always loved about Crispy was the interaction with the writers and editors. I felt like I had a relationship not just with a site I loved, but with people I really respected and enjoyed."
Former staffer Gus Mastrapa ends it all off on a high note: "Thanks for all the thoughts, guys. It was readers and friends like MSUSteve and w1ndst0rm that made writing for Crispy such a pleasure. This isn't goodbye. Its see you later. I know you guys already do, but tell your friends: support good writing. The suits certainly aren't gonna do it."
Source:GamePro
Alternate Source:Crispy Gamer Forums
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