Friday's 1Up Show contained a bit of a shock for the show's many fans. As the show was ending, News Editor and Kotaku alumnus Luke Smith announced that he would be leaving Ziff Davis and April 27th would be his last day. Although the end of the show seems like something out of an episode of The Office, you can rest assured that this is not a gag. There are currently no details as to why he's leaving or where he's going, but the subject of his departure will purportedly be discussed on next week's 1Up Yours podcast. Until then, we can only speculate although Luke did leave a message in the NeoGAF forums.

I haven't: been fired; asked to resign; left 1UP for a competitor; been temporarily relieved of duty; decided to take a sabbatical. Thanks for the well wishes

Whatever the reason, we wish good luck to you, Luke, wherever you may land. Flynn De Marco

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