Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[G4 becomes Esquire Network in April]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/g4-becomes-esquire-network-in-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/g4-becomes-esquire-network-in-april/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/11/g4-becomes-esquire-network-in-april/#comments G4 to be announced as Esquire Network todayThe G4 television network stops being G4 on April 22, and with that, likely stops being something we cover. As reported late last year, Owner NBCUniversal will rebrand the formerly gaming-and-Cops-rerun channel as The Esquire Network, named after the magazine.

The Esquire Network is described as "an upscale Bravo for men," as NBC cable executive Bonnie Hammer imagines it. It will attempt to appeal to sophisticated audiences with shows like "Knife Fight," about chefs competing with each other, and "The Getaway," a celebrity travel show.

Nowhere among the list of programming is anything about video games. "Realistically, guys who are into gaming are not necessarily watching television," Hammer told the New York Times. Maybe not on cable networks, anyway.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>esquireesquire-networkg4g4tvtvMon, 11 Feb 2013 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: G4 to become the Esquire channel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/08/report-g4-to-become-the-esquire-channel/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/08/report-g4-to-become-the-esquire-channel/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/08/report-g4-to-become-the-esquire-channel/#comments Report G4 to become the Esquire channelCable network G4 will be rebranded as the Esquire channel, acquiring the magazine's name and branding sometime in the early part of next year, The Hollywood Reporter, uhm, reports. The deal has been finalized between G4-owner NBCUniversal and Esquire-owner Hearst Corporation, according to The Hollywood Reporter's sources, and production of new content aimed at a "metrosexual" male audience is said to be underway.

While the channel's new content will feature some gaming-oriented material, subjects such as fashion, cooking and travel will also be covered in an attempt to capture a more sophisticated male audience. As X-Play and Attack of the Show have already been cancelled, we doubt any of G4's late gaming content will be resurrected in the channel's new form. We are, however, looking forward to finding out how to recreate Nathan Drake's designer look for an off-the-rack price.

JoystiqReport: G4 to become the Esquire channel originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 08 Dec 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attack-of-the-showcableentertainmentEsquireEsquire-channelG4G4TVHearst-CorporationNBCUniversaltelevisionx-playSat, 08 Dec 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[G4 ending X-Play, Attack of the Show [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/g4-ending-x-play-attack-of-the-show/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/g4-ending-x-play-attack-of-the-show/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/g4-ending-x-play-attack-of-the-show/#comments http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2012/10/atosxplaylogos.pngG4 just announced the final vestiges of its video game content, Attack of the Show! and X-Play, will cease production by the end of 2012.

"Both shows will include original episodes through the end of the year, and will look back at their most memorable moments as we lead up to their final episodes," G4 noted in a statement.

Attack of the Show debuted March 28, 2005. X-Play had been on the air since April 28, 2003, back when the network was called TechTV. G4 had recently seen the departure of long time hosts Kevin Pereira from Attack of the Show and Adam Sessler from X-Play.

That's it for gaming content on G4, making Geoff Keighley's GameTrailers TV on Spike the only prominent video game related show left on American air... er, cable.

Update: Joystiq has been informed by a source close to the matter that G4TV.com's gaming editorial staff at "The Feed" is being laid off, with their final week taking place before Thanksgiving. We currently don't have an official count on how many jobs have been lost. At least five editors have been laid off and a skeleton crew may remain on staff past the pre-Thanksgiving layoffs.

A representative for G4 had "no comment" regarding further layoffs. Asked if the network had intentions of continuing with what we described as any gaming content, we were referred to the attached press release, which avoids the subject.

Continue reading G4 ending X-Play, Attack of the Show [update]

JoystiqG4 ending X-Play, Attack of the Show [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comcastg4g4-tvg4tvlayoffsFri, 26 Oct 2012 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Ghost Recon Alpha film is prologue to Future Soldier, debuts on G4 May 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/ghost-recon-alpha-film-is-prologue-to-future-soldier-debuts-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/ghost-recon-alpha-film-is-prologue-to-future-soldier-debuts-on/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/01/ghost-recon-alpha-film-is-prologue-to-future-soldier-debuts-on/#comments
On May 3, G4 will debut Ghost Recon Alpha, a 25-minute short film and live-action prelude to the events of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. The sample video above splices some live-action footage from Alpha in with some in-game shots of a multiplayer map created as a matching homage.

Ghost Recon Alpha debuts on G4 on Thursday, May 3 at 6:30pm ET. During the broadcast, viewers can hunt for a hidden code that unlocks an exclusive gun in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. We've got some early stills from the prologue in the gallery below.

Gallery: Ghost Recon Alpha

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JoystiqGhost Recon Alpha film is prologue to Future Soldier, debuts on G4 May 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 May 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>g4ghost-recon-alphaGhost-Recon-Future-Soldiermicrosoftpcplaystationps3ubisoftxboxTue, 01 May 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Neal Tiles steps down as president of G4, Adam Stotsky takes over]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/05/neal-tiles-steps-down-as-president-of-g4-adam-stotsky-takes-ove/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/05/neal-tiles-steps-down-as-president-of-g4-adam-stotsky-takes-ove/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/05/neal-tiles-steps-down-as-president-of-g4-adam-stotsky-takes-ove/#comments Neal Tiles, formerly president of the G4 television network, stepped down earlier today, and parent company NBCUniversal has announced that Adam Stotsky will take his place. Stotsky is a former president of marketing at NBC, but now will head up the entire G4 network, overseeing everything from programming to publicity and digital operations.

Stotsky is the first big appointment by recently appointed NBCU president Bonnie Hammer, who picked up oversight of G4 and E! last year when Comcast merged with NBC Universal. We don't know exactly what Stotsky plans to put on the schedule at G4 going forward, but if he's taking any cues from his predecessor, it's probably lots more Cheaters and Cops.

[Thanks, Ethan!]

JoystiqNeal Tiles steps down as president of G4, Adam Stotsky takes over originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adam-stotskybonnie-hammereg4nbc-universalnbcuneal-tilestelevisiontvtv-networkThu, 05 Jan 2012 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[G4 live streaming DICE awards, broadcasting edited version]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/13/g4-live-streaming-dice-awards-broadcasting-edited-version/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/13/g4-live-streaming-dice-awards-broadcasting-edited-version/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/13/g4-live-streaming-dice-awards-broadcasting-edited-version/#comments The 14th annual Interactive Achievement Awards (i.e., the DICE awards) will be broadcast on G4 this year. The show, hosted again by funnyman Jay Mohr, will air in a one-hour edited format across the television waves on Saturday, February 12 at 4PM ET/PT. However, the show will also be streamed live, and unedited, on the interwebs at G4tv.com/DICE, beginning at 7:30 PT (10:30 ET) on Thursday, February 10.

We'd recommend checking out the unedited clips from last year for an idea of the "insider" jokes and stuff that's not likely to make its way to broadcast.

JoystiqG4 live streaming DICE awards, broadcasting edited version originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AIASAIIDICE-2011dice-awardsG4microsoftnintendopcplaystationps3wiixboxThu, 13 Jan 2011 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[G4 signs three-year exclusive deal for E3 TV rights]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/29/g4-signs-three-year-exclusive-deal-for-e3-tv-rights/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/29/g4-signs-three-year-exclusive-deal-for-e3-tv-rights/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/29/g4-signs-three-year-exclusive-deal-for-e3-tv-rights/#comments Television network G4 announced today that it has signed a three-year deal to be the official broadcaster of E3. The partnership between the network and the mega-convention's organizer, the ESA, extends a relationship the two have renewed annually for the past several years, relieving G4 of having to ask the awkward "wanna go steady (again)" question for a time.

The Comcast-owned network's multi-year agreement gives G4 access to "uninterrupted press conference coverage" and all the other flare you'd expect from the moving-picture medium. All you DirecTV subscribers, of course, will have to head over to a friend's house to watch the coverage, since the satellite TV company recently dropped the network -- or you could just join on us these little ol' internets for our own extensive E3 coverage with written words.

JoystiqG4 signs three-year exclusive deal for E3 TV rights originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3-2011exclusivityg4televisiontvMon, 29 Nov 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DirecTV drops G4, says it's 'among the lowest rated networks']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/01/directv-drops-g4/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/01/directv-drops-g4/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/01/directv-drops-g4/#commentsBad news for the 18 million or so DirecTV subscribers out there: Your ability to watch reruns of Cops anytime you want isn't coming back. The satellite provider dropped the Comcast-owned (and Cops-heavy!) G4 channel last week and today confirmed that it's not interested in reconsidering that decision. "At this time we are no longer negotiating and we have no plans to put G4 back up," a DirecTV rep told EW.com. "But why?" you might be asking yourself out loud. Well, the rep has some choice words for the sometimes-video game-related channel. "Since G4 is among the lowest rated networks based on the latest Nielsen data, we decided that it made sense to focus on preserving programming that is more relevant to our larger customer base." Ouch!

For its part, G4 said in a statement, "We have been trying to engage DirecTV in fair and reasonable discussions to continue to carry G4. G4 offered DirecTV the same basic deal we have had for the past three years. However they still plan to drop the network and deny G4 fans the only network that focuses on the popular gaming lifestyle." This might be a little early, but we've already put a bid in on Sessler's soapbox on America's Auction Network ... which is actually a real channel that DirecTV still carries.

[Image credit: Exposay]

JoystiqDirecTV drops G4, says it's 'among the lowest rated networks' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ComcastDirecTVG4G4tvMon, 01 Nov 2010 19:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Disney Epic Mickey's 'Tomorrow City' revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/disney-epic-mickeys-tomorrow-city-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/disney-epic-mickeys-tomorrow-city-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/14/disney-epic-mickeys-tomorrow-city-revealed/#commentsFiled under: , ,

G4 recently spoke with Warren Spector about Tomorrow City, a newly-revealed level in the upcoming Epic Mickey, and you can watch the interview after the break. Tomorrow City is based on Disneyland's Tomorrowland and features landmarks including the Moonliner Rocket, the Carousel of Progress and the PeopleMover.

The video also shows off more 2D gameplay, plus some solid platforming challenges. "The structure of the game is very Zelda-like," says Spector, "but once you get into those action spaces, we really wanted more platforming action." Epic Mickey will be out on Wii on November 30.

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JoystiqDisney Epic Mickey's 'Tomorrow City' revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneyEpic-Mickeyg4nintendotomorrowlandvideowarren-spectorwiiThu, 14 Oct 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[X-Play's EVO tournament special airs tonight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/20/x-plays-evo-tournament-special-airs-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/20/x-plays-evo-tournament-special-airs-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/20/x-plays-evo-tournament-special-airs-tonight/#commentsFiled under: , ,

In case you missed the live, streaming video of the EVO tournament, the special EVO edition of X-Play will be on G4 tonight. Even if you saw every fight, this sounds worthwhile -- it's more than just fighting game footage!

Continue reading X-Play's EVO tournament special airs tonight

JoystiqX-Play's EVO tournament special airs tonight originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capcomEVO-2010fightingg4street-fighterstreet-fighter-ivx-playTue, 20 Jul 2010 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Kratos offers some 'Sex Therapy' in X-Play music video]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/15/kratos-offers-some-sex-therapy-in-x-play-music-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/15/kratos-offers-some-sex-therapy-in-x-play-music-video/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/15/kratos-offers-some-sex-therapy-in-x-play-music-video/#comments Real or not, this God of War music video is absolutely hilarious. Set to Robin Thicke's "Sex Therapy," the music video made its premiere on X-Play tonight. We've learned two things from watching this clip: 1) Kratos' character design looks ridiculous outside of the game's context and 2) Kratos should never, ever show his "softer" side.

Too bad this video isn't going to be used by Sony for promotional purposes. As revealed by this behind-the-scenes video, it's a rather elaborate experiment conducted by G4. It is quite possibly the greatest thing the network has ever done, and deserves a look after the break.

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JoystiqKratos offers some 'Sex Therapy' in X-Play music video originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>g4god-of-warmusic-videorobin-thickesex-therapyx-playMon, 15 Mar 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gearbox: Borderlands art style helped 'make a certain leap of faith']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/23/gearbox-borderlands-art-style-helped-make-a-certain-leap-of-fa/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/23/gearbox-borderlands-art-style-helped-make-a-certain-leap-of-fa/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/23/gearbox-borderlands-art-style-helped-make-a-certain-leap-of-fa/#comments The Borderlands crew at Gearbox Software is making the post-mortem interview rounds, and this time Aaron Thibault, Stephen Palmer and Matthew Armstrong stopped to chat with G4. The interview has some excellent insight into the making of the game: The team originally was finishing up the Halo PC port when they realized that Bungie had dynamically coded their guns, and wondered what you could do if you dynamically created guns from that code. "Halo meets Diablo" was the answer, and that was Gearbox's premise from the beginning.

They also talk about the famous art style change, and say that the current animated look actually helped players get into the game -- they could "make a certain leap of faith into an understanding that the crazier and wackier and more fun things can exist in this world." And they say that for future installments, they are taking player feedback into account: Both a mini-map and more levels are two things that they didn't quite expect such a call for, so it's a safe bet that we'll see those features in any future installments of the "important" franchise. Please?

JoystiqGearbox: Borderlands art style helped 'make a certain leap of faith' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aaron-thibaultart styleArtStyleborderlandsg4gearboxgearbox-softwarehalointerviewmatthew-armstrongMicrosoftpatrick-klepekpcplaystation-3stephen-palmerwackyXbox-360Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Want a bigger friends list? Stop playing Halo 2 online!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/10/want-a-bigger-friends-list-stop-playing-halo-2-online/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/10/want-a-bigger-friends-list-stop-playing-halo-2-online/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/10/want-a-bigger-friends-list-stop-playing-halo-2-online/#comments
Speaking to G4 late last week, a "high-level Microsoft source" said that the real reason Microsoft hasn't upped the friends list limit on 360 thus far has more to do with people still playing Halo 2 on Xbox than limitations of its current console. Reportedly, the source says that Microsoft is still undecided on when to finally pull the plug and add a feature gamers have been requesting for a long time now.

The company has made it clear in the past that it would like to implement the feature, even going so far as to explain to us at CES 2009 that "original Xbox games were coded to be limited to 100 friends and that limit was brought into the current generation." According to G4's source, the shuttering of Halo 2's online could come after Halo 3: ODST drops this September, giving Microsoft two Halo titles to offer on the Xbox 360. The source also contends that the real decision to keep Halo 2 online is in the hands of gamers. What say you, gamers?!

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JoystiqWant a bigger friends list? Stop playing Halo 2 online! originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bungiefriends-listg4halohalo-2halo-3-odsthalo2microsoftxboxXbox-360xbox-liveMon, 10 Aug 2009 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Valve's Gabe Newell still not talking Episode 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/valves-gabe-newell-still-not-talking-episode-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/valves-gabe-newell-still-not-talking-episode-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/valves-gabe-newell-still-not-talking-episode-3/#comments
Half-Life 2 developer Valve Software is remaining unsurprisingly cagey in conversations about Half-Life 2: Episode 3. Speaking with G4, the company's managing director Gabe Newell said, "There are very good reasons why we're not talking about Episode 3, which I can't talk about yet."

When pressed on the possibility of hearing more about the game by the end of 2009, Newell downright dismisses the question and, instead, chooses to speak about the "rhythm" the team working on Episode 3 is developing. Does that mean Valve's working on the long-awaited rhythm/music component to Half-Life 2? We can only dream.

[Via Big Download]

JoystiqValve's Gabe Newell still not talking Episode 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>episode-3g4gabe-newellhalf-life-2half-life-2-episode-3MicrosoftpcXbox-360Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Soldiers discuss Six Days in Fallujah controversy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/10/soldiers-discuss-six-days-in-fallujah-controversy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/10/soldiers-discuss-six-days-in-fallujah-controversy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/10/soldiers-discuss-six-days-in-fallujah-controversy/#comments
While controversies have mounted in the wake of Konami's Six Days in Fallujah reveal, a group of Iraq war veterans told G4TV they have "no problem" with the game.

"I believe that this could be a good thing for both combat veterans and for the war in general," triple-tour vet., Sgt. Casey J. McGeorge said. The group points out that a realistic game set in the current Iraq conflict may help civilians understand the situation. Army Sgt. Kevin Smith notes that an Iraq-based video game could "hopefully bolster support" for troops and encourage more empathy for veterans by showing civilians "what the war is really like [for soldiers]."

Peace groups, veterans and families called for Six Days to be banned following its announcement, but Marine Corps. Gunnery Sergeant John Mundy reminds everyone that those who are against the development of such a game "can spend their money elsewhere."

Gallery: Six Days in Fallujah



[Via BigDownload]

JoystiqSoldiers discuss Six Days in Fallujah controversy originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomic-gamescontroversyg4konamisix-days-in-fallujahFri, 10 Apr 2009 21:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Reminder: G4 airing the GDCAs tonight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/10/reminder-g4-airing-the-gdcas-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/10/reminder-g4-airing-the-gdcas-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/10/reminder-g4-airing-the-gdcas-tonight/#comments
Sure, it can't compare with the excitement of our liveblog of the event, but we figured you might like to know that G4 will be broadcasting highlights from the Game Developers Choice Awards tonight at 6:30 Pacific / Eastern time with a rebroadcast at 8:00. The highlights will be shown as a special episode of X-Play, meaning you'll also get your daily dose of vitamin Sessler.

Sure, it's over two weeks after the fact, but how many times do you get to see Tim Schafer cracking wise in a tuxedo? Not enough, that's how many.

JoystiqReminder: G4 airing the GDCAs tonight originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>g4g4tvgame-developers-choice-awardsgdcagdca-09Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:10:00 EST<![CDATA[G4 looking for 'self-deprecating' female correspondent]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/03/g4-looking-for-self-deprecating-female-correspondent/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/03/g4-looking-for-self-deprecating-female-correspondent/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/03/g4-looking-for-self-deprecating-female-correspondent/#comments
Hmmm, what is this a casting call for:

CASTING START: 4/2/2009 12:00:00 AM
CASTING END: 4/7/2009 11:59:59 PM
CASTING LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
GENDER REQUIREMENTS: Female Only
AGE REQUIREMENTS: 18 and up
ONLY OPEN TO MEMBERS IN: California

No, perv. How could you even think that? It's actually G4's cattle call for a new "G4 TV Female Correspondent." Although this post could go down a really dark path, let's desperately attempt to take the high road. Here's an idea, G4: Why not get a female game journo that gamers and the game press actually respect -- call us, we know a few. Heck, we respect commenters like Saria the Cat more than some of the double-x chromosomes we've seen on G4's airwaves.

Oh, wait ... G4 wants someone "self-deprecating ... attractive and relatable to G4's audience." We already feel bad for the girl that gets this job.

[Via Destructoid]

JoystiqG4 looking for 'self-deprecating' female correspondent originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>g4g4-tvself-respectFri, 03 Apr 2009 14:23:00 EST<![CDATA[G4 belatedly broadcasting 2009 Game Developers Choice Awards]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/22/g4-belatedly-broadcasting-2009-game-developers-choice-awards/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/22/g4-belatedly-broadcasting-2009-game-developers-choice-awards/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/22/g4-belatedly-broadcasting-2009-game-developers-choice-awards/#comments
Are you bummed that you'll be stuck at home over the next week, far away from the action and excitement of the 2009 Game Developers Conference? Fret not -- we've got your back as far as GDC-related news is concerned, but if you want to see footage of the glitzy, glamorous Game Developers Choice Awards (which will take place this Wednesday), you can fulfill your peculiar desire by flipping your teevee-box to G4, where X-Play will be airing the ceremony in its entirety.

Bizarrely, they'll be broadcasting the event on April 10, more than two weeks after the awards will be handed out. The program might be a bit too tardy to be worth watching, but since we'll have told you all the winners by that point, you could easily score a few bucks from some unaware acquaintances in a GDCA prediction pool.

JoystiqG4 belatedly broadcasting 2009 Game Developers Choice Awards originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awardsg4game-developers-choice-awardsgdc-2009gdcatelevisionx-playSun, 22 Mar 2009 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[G4 makes staff and schedule cuts to X-Play, Attack of the Show]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/17/g4-makes-staff-and-schedule-cuts-to-x-play-attack-of-the-show/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/17/g4-makes-staff-and-schedule-cuts-to-x-play-attack-of-the-show/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/17/g4-makes-staff-and-schedule-cuts-to-x-play-attack-of-the-show/#comments
G4's X-Play and Attack of the Show have been hit by cuts and layoffs. Following up on information given to us by reliable sources -- that the network's two flagship shows have been hit by reductions -- a G4 representative sent us a statement confirming much of the information.

X-Play, which upped its production schedule back in December, will now be reduced to three original episodes per week. Attack of the Show will now air four original episodes per week. Both shows will scale down starting March 2. Although G4 would not comment on "personnel matters," it could confirm that fewer episodes did result in a staff reduction. Cost saving will go into "more original programming in 2009." The network was clear to state that "this is not a budget cut" and G4 "remains dedicated to these core franchises." As always, if you were affected by the layoffs or have more information, please feel free to contact us.

JoystiqG4 makes staff and schedule cuts to X-Play, Attack of the Show originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So what happens when G4 gets two guys to break sh*t? Well, you get an interesting experiment to see which console is the most durable. The PS3, 360 and Wii are all put to the test in an incredible test of physical endurance. Which one comes out on top? Thankfully, the PS3. Considering the machine costs at least $400, we're glad to see it able to take such abuse. In last place? Well, just watch the video.

Check out the video, after the cut.

[Thanks, Zack!]

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There is speculation popping up from several different places this evening that E3 2009 will be held in June at the Los Angeles Convention Center and be open to the public. G4 ran a piece this evening on X-Play (embedded after the break) that the event will be held June 2-4. N'Gai Croal of Newsweek received similar information from a source, but also adds that the event will be open to the public on June 5-6 and the event will be capped at 40,000 attendees. Both G4 and Croal claim an official E3 2009 announcement will be made tomorrow. Just to be very clear, at this point all this information is merely rumor and speculation from sources. The ESA has not made an official statement.

We contacted the ESA a few hours ago when we were only aware of the G4 piece running this evening and were informed: "There will be a 2009 E3 and we will announce the details at the appropriate time." At the time the ESA said it had no idea what information G4 was planning to reveal and hadn't commented on the piece.

We've contacted the ESA for any official statement and will update as soon as we receive it.

Update: Croal has amended his piece to say that the E3 weekend dates, set aside for the public, "may have been incorrect."

Source - E3 2009 To Take Place During First Week of June, Be Open To the Public, Attendance Capped At 40,000 [Newsweek]
Source - E3 Returning To Past Size And Spectacle In 2009 [G4]

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During an interview with G4, Nintendo's ass-kicking, name-taking pres Reggie Fils-Aime talked about all things Nintendo. Most of the interview focuses on DSi-related stuff, but he does take a second to discuss what the Mario and Zelda teams are up to. What are they up to? More Zelda and Mario, of course! And while we already knew this back at E3, it's nice to hear it reiterated.

Head past the break for the 10 minute-long video interview with Reggie.

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You just knew that Monday's rumor of a televised "relaunch" for Xbox 360 planned for September 25 on G4 was too good to be true. Although, with everything its sheer madness (hey, we called it!) promised - the New Xbox Experience release; new, free Xbox Classics; huge exclusives revealed - it was one rumor everyone (well, make that "everyone with an Xbox 360 or lack of console favoritism") very much wanted to become fact. Alas, not this time.

G4 has flat-out denied plans for any such event - let alone one lasting five hours - with X-Play host Adam Sessler making the rumor (and internet rumors in general) the subject of his latest "Sessler's Soapbox" rant, which you can watch after the break. That is, if your will to continue hasn't been utterly crushed by the busting of this nigh-legendary hoax.

[Via X3F]

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Earlier in the week, rumor spread quickly across the internets regarding Microsoft's supposed plans to hold a five hour long New Xbox Experience relaunch event aired on G4 TV. An event that would celebrate the rollout of the Fall update, usher in free games, new game announcements and excitement galore. Well, that was total balderdash. Fake, fake, fake!

G4's own Adam Sessler confirmed the fact that the network and Microsoft have no plans for an event later this month, going as far as to dedicate his latest episode of "Sessler's Soapbox" to the topic specifically (vid after the break). Sessler not only denies the baseless (but totally awesome) rumor, but goes on to discuss politics and how irresponsible the media can be by not investigating or looking for answers. Damn the media. We always disliked those media folks.

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We don't have to tell you how excited we are for House of the Dead: Overkill. After the game was announced, some details managed to escape Leipzig and we've been counting down the days ever since. Studio manager, Bradley Crooks, recently talked with G4 about the Grindhouse-influenced game, including some of the game's features. Also, Bradley says he thinks Overkill "might be the first game to feature a live birth. Or, maybe it's a live unbirth." Sounds disgusting! We love it!

G4's player is a pain in the neck, so you'll have to head past the break to check out the video.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>g4house-of-the-deadhouse-of-the-dead-overkilllive-birthlive-unbirthon-rail-shooteron-railsoverkillsegaWed, 10 Sep 2008 08:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Five minutes of inFAMOUS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/08/five-minutes-of-infamous/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/08/five-minutes-of-infamous/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/08/five-minutes-of-infamous/#commentsFiled under:

G4 has five minutes of direct-feed footage of the upcoming PS3 exclusive from Sucker Punch, inFAMOUS. Needless to say, it looks pretty exciting even in this early state. All footage was captured during E3 -- undoubtedly, it's shaping up even better now. Visit G4 to see inFAMOUS for a full five minutes in glorious HD.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e308g4infamousSanboxSCESony-Computer-EntertainmentSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-ProductionsFri, 08 Aug 2008 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Halo 3 takes home Gphoria GOTY honors]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/08/halo-3-takes-home-gphoria-goty-honors/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/08/halo-3-takes-home-gphoria-goty-honors/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/08/halo-3-takes-home-gphoria-goty-honors/#commentsFiled under:

Even though it released last September to a flurry of excitement, it is still the most played game on Xbox Live, still holds crazy ridiculous sales records and still has a loyal fanbase, which is probably why Halo 3 was selected as G4's Gphoria 2008 Game of the Year. Beating out other worthy GOTY contenders like BioShock, MGS4 and CoD4, Halo 3 barely squeaked away a win in the closest Gphoria GOTY vote ever. Decided by less than 40 votes. Watch Bungie's acceptance speak (flaming Recon FTW!) and give a congratulatory shout out to team Bungie. Long live the Halo 3!

[Thanks, Glitch W]

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[Update: Now with video (thanks, VVP)! Watch Gary Oldman spill the beans after the break. And hey, G4 - you guys totally got that story fair and square, so why pull the video?]

Far be it from us to tell Electronic Arts how to run its business, but one would think that announcing a long-since-leaked game based on a hugely anticipated movie which just so happened to premier the very same week of the industry's largest press event would be - what we in the video game blogging business call - "a no-brainer." But, then again, we're not Electronic Arts so, despite being first rumored and then leaked by IGN over a year ago, Pandemic's totally secret adaptation of The Dark Knight did not make its debut during the serendipitous collision of E3 and Batman-mania last week.

As if EA's counter-intuitive marketing plan wasn't funny enough, an interview on G4 with Commissioner Gordon himself, Gary Oldman, revealed - surprise! - that a game was indeed in development. Oldman stopped short of naming developer Pandemic or EA, but we all know the score; in response, G4 had the video removed from YouTube as well as their own site. Our favorite part from the interview teaser reel? When Oldman says, "It's hard to make a movie like this under the radar." You know what, we were just thinking the same thing about games ...

Source - IGN forums
Source - YouTube video (since pulled by g4 Media, Inc.)

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For those who know of "the giggle loop," we're attempting not to succumb as we earnestly report this information. The Championship Gaming Series (CGS) announced it will begin airing 90-minute episodes exclusively on cable-station G4 beginning July 16.

During its inaugural season on DirecTV, CGS CEO Andy Reif says 50 million "cumulative viewers" watched the series. G4 president Neal Tiles believes the competition "is certain to appeal to our viewers." What viewers would those be ... wait, no, must not give in to urges. We wish all the best for the show's ratings on the network. People watch other professional sports, why not this?

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We say it's a game for people who enjoy awesome games. But, hey, we're just some internet blog. Although, when you think about it, being on a TV network that nobody watches might be better than being an internet blog that nobody reads.

But, we digress. Any favorable exposure for No More Heroes is certainly welcome, because we're absolutely sure that every person that owns a Wii console also needs to own this game. In fact, we still have nightmares about how mixed the game sales were.

Head past the break for the video.

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If you find yourself in the mood to pay to watch G4's gamer-oriented line of television programming, you can now scratch that puzzling itch on the Xbox Live Marketplace, where several of the network's original television programs have been made available for download. These programs include Attack of the Show, snowboard documentary series The Block, and animated comedy series Code Monkeys (which includes a free sneak preview of the show's second season).

Oddly enough, X-Play is not one of the shows featured on Microsoft's service, despite the fact that the daily half-hour Sess-fest is one of the highest rated programs on the network. A shame, too -- we would actually dish out some Microsoft buckz to avoid wading through the countless reruns of Fastlane, Cops, Cheaters, and other "gamer-oriented" programs to watch the oft-renamed program. Alas, we must continue to suffer the seemingly limitless douchebaggery of Joey Greco.

JoystiqG4 original content now available on Xbox Live Marketplace originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 May 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft recently announced that G4 TV has added a part of their television lineup to the U.S. Video Marketplace, of which two shows are already available for purchase. G4's animated series Code Monkeys, snowboarding reality show The Block and daily tech news show Attack of the Show (sorry, no X-Play) are all up for purchase for 160 Microsoft points each. Though, for whatever reason, Attack of the Show is currently missing in action. Also, as an introductory promotion, G4 is offering up Code Monkeys' "Dave's Got Boobs" episode for free, so grab the 242MB episode if you're interested.

[Thanks, StLouisRibs7734]

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In an interview with G4's X-Play, Mark Mothersbaugh, member of the 80's red hat wearing group Devo, confirmed that Devo will in fact be releasing three tracks to the Rock Band DLC library. Though, Mothersbaugh kept his cards close and didn't reveal which Devo tracks they'll be releasing, when they'll hit the XBLM or for how much. But one thing that's nearly certain is that one of their Rock Band releases will be the uber hit "Whip It". Because if they put out a three pack of DLC and don't include "Whip It", then we and thousands of fanboys will have to perform a Devo Rock Band DLC boycott. And yes, Devo, that is a threat.

[Via Joystiq]

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LucasArts producer Dan Wasson stopped by G4's X-Play show to demonstrate the Duel Mode and Wii controls for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed -- in an empty movie theatre, no less -- and, while it's no Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the game certainly has its charms.

Using the force, or unleashing it, as LucasArts suggests you do, to throw everything you can at your opponent while TIE fighters float around you is a scene we have no problem taking part in. All we need to know now is whether or not we'll still be able to play the game with the Wii Light Sword attachment to further immerse ourselves in the Star Wars Kid experience. Jump past the break for video from the preview!

Gallery: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii)

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G4 is challenging Halo 3 players to another round of Mr. Sark's forging torment which is now being called The Sarkathlon 2. And if you have the right blend of talent and persistence to outshine all your opponents, Recon glory will be yours.

For those out of the know, The Sarkathlon is a custom Halo 3 map that is created to test players' skills, wit and talent with the goal of completing all the obstacles in the fastest time possible. This time, for The Sarkathlon 2, we're being told that the Legendary Map Pack will be used and will be much, much, much more difficult. So difficult that Bungie has partnered with G4 to give the grand prize winner the exclusive (and so so elusive) Halo 3 Recon armor. The Sarkathlon 2 begins tomorrow and will run through Friday, May 2nd so keep your eyes on G4 tomorrow when challenge details and map download information will be revealed.

[Via HBO]

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In case our live coverage of the Game Developer Choice Awards and Independent Games Festival Awards wasn't enough to sate your appetite for GDC's prestigious ceremony, G4TV will be showing coverage of the event tonight.

A 30-minute recap of the two-hour event will air tonight at 8:00 PM EST (5:00 PM PST), as part of a special episode of G4's X-Play program. If you miss it, the episode will re-air several times on Saturday, March 1, Sunday, March 2 and Monday, March 3. Check out the episode guide for the full list of times.

For those with a distaste for digests, the award shows' organizers will be hosting full-length streaming video coverage of both events on their respective websites sometime in the next week. We'll keep an eye out for when those streams become available.

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If you can't wait until Wednesdays to get your Zero Punctuation fix, G4's X-Play will begin showing "previews" of Yahtzee's adventures in game-review land every Tuesday beginning February 12 before the "uncut" reviews are posted on The Escapist the following day.

Basically, G4 will probably be showing a watered-down (i.e. censored) version of the profanity-laden reviews before The Escapist gives us our quality fix the following day. Although its nice that G4 is presumably giving Mr. Croshaw some extra cash to spend on hookers with genetic anomalies, perhaps X-Play (and its revamped format) could come up with something original to grab viewers instead of riding The Escapist's coattails? But, this is clearly a win-win for both sides.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>escapistg4theescapistx-playxplayzero-punctuationzeropunctuationMon, 11 Feb 2008 20:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Gerstmann talks firing on X-Play tonight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/07/gerstmann-talks-firing-on-x-play-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/07/gerstmann-talks-firing-on-x-play-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/07/gerstmann-talks-firing-on-x-play-tonight/#commentsFiled under: ,

In his first television appearance since his controversial firing, Jeff Gerstmann will appear at 8 p.m. tonight on G4's recently redesigned news show X-Play. According to a G4 press notice, Gerstmann will be discussing innovation (or the lack thereof) in Japanese gaming and will also "field questions regarding his previous position with Gamespot, as well as his current and future endeavors."

For those who've missed Gerstmann's calming presence on On The Spot, this will provide a great opportunity to see the big guy back in action. For everyone else, er ... there's another story right below this one!

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Last night on G4's X-play, Morgan Webb got the chance to talk with Radical Entertainment and get a first look at a hands-on game demo of a little game called Prototype. And knock us off the sofa with a softball bat, this game has potential.

The six minute gameplay preview showcases a 20% complete build of Prototype where they highlight the main character's morphing abilities, the crazy about of mayhem that goes on at any given moment and some serious body dismemberment. All of our previous hopes and interests pertaining to Prototype have been further solidified after watching this hands on demo as we can truly say this game has a lot going for it. Destruction on a mass scale, super human abilities, visceral moments and a little thing called online co-op makes us giddy with anticipation. Watch the embedded hands-on demo above and check out the teaser demo after the break featuring some crazy helicopter hijacking. Just think ... the build you are watching is only 20% complete!

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Love it or hate it, GameSpot TV Extended Play X-Play remains the golden child of the Comcast-owned G4 network. Since the channel's rebirth in 2004, the program has kept its position as the highest rated show on G4 -- beating out reruns of Cops and Cheaters by what we can only assume is a narrow margin. Despite X-Play's pseudo-success, the show will see a major format change come mid-January.

Joystiq's own Kyle Orland got a chance to talk to Adam Sessler, X-Play's host of ten years (and G4's recently appointed Managing Editor, Games Editorial) about the show's makeover. According to the Sess, the show will now air five days a week, focusing its attention on gaming news in addition to its usual reviews and feature segments. This doesn't mean the show is ditching its hit-or-often-miss sense of humor: "The tone of the show isn't going to be some grave, severe thing, because at the end of the day this is video games," Sessler said.

Sessler goes on to defend G4's somewhat lackluster programming lineup, saying he would rather "see a network with a lot of fresh content that's not always consistent on one topic rather than the same three hours repeated ad nauseum." We agree that it would be difficult to come up with an entire day's worth of programming based on video games, but perhaps they could find something a tad more relevant with which to fill those grim interims than syndicated episodes of The Jamie Kennedy Experiment.

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