G4 Rewind tag:,2009:/3 2009-05-30T18:45:08Z A catalog of current and classic G4 TV series and downloadable clips and audio files. Movable Type 4.21-en Open Source June: E3, Classic X-Play, New G4tv.com tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.539 2009-05-29T18:50:33Z 2009-05-30T18:45:08Z Christmas came a bit early as we get G4 president's Open Source article a few days early. A long article this month means no user-submitted questions, but plenty of good news. You can read the whole thing here, but here's... KnuxSonic Christmas came a bit early as we get G4 president's Open Source article a few days early.

A long article this month means no user-submitted questions, but plenty of good news. You can read the whole thing here, but here's a quick bullet point list of what's going on:

  • E3 coverage = 23 hours (see our E3 on G4 post)
  • Recaps of the 2M in 2 Months and Web Soup announcements
  • G4 Rewind return it aien't, but older episodes of X-Play from 2007-on will begin airing
  • G4TV.com is getting an overhaul, now more gaming oriented (it's a beta!)
There's a section of Open Source from Josh Krane (Senior VP of Interactive and New Media) who talks about how gaming has done well on G4's site and the changes they're making to bring that front and center. This is phase 1 and there's several more phases to go through, included a rather vague reference to a feature coming that well let users influence the news on the site. Could it be the community pages announced on the site's forums a few months back?

-KnuxSonic
]]> E3 2009 on G4 tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.538 2009-05-29T05:34:54Z 2009-05-29T06:00:20Z E3 (the REAL one) is finally back after taking a few years off and while the majority of us STILL can't get in, G4 is once again the official broadcaster and will be attempting simulate the experience as best... KnuxSonic e32009.jpg

E3 (the REAL one) is finally back after taking a few years off and while the majority of us STILL can't get in, G4 is once again the official broadcaster and will be attempting simulate the experience as best possible via a 2D screen with stereo sound (i.e. your TV).

Here's a rundown of G4's E3 2009 coverage (all times EST):

Monday, June 1

1PM: Microsoft Press Conference (COMMERCIAL FREE), followed by post-show roundtable and interview with MS's Shane Kim.

4:30PM: EA and Ubisoft Press Conference

5:30PM - 10PM: AOTS/X-Play E3 discussion, hands-on demos of DJ Hero, Bayonetta and Alpha Protocol, various other interviews and spotlights.

10PM: King of Kong (if you haven't seen it yet, set your friggin' DVR!)

12AM: Revenge of the Nerds (again, DVR!)

Tuesday, June 2

11AM: Nintendo & Sony Press Conferences (COMMERCIAL FREE)

12PM - 4PM: Roundtable discussion, interviews with Reggie Fils-Amie and Jack Tretton

Sometime between 12PM and 9PM: Steve Weibe attempts Donkey Kong record, hands-on demos of God of War III and Heavy Rain, previews of Modern Warfare 2, Halo: ODST, Assassins Creed 2 and Brutal Legend.

9PM: Premiere of Web Soup w/ Chris Hardwick

12AM: Replay of previous E3 09 Coverage

Wednesday, June 3

9AM: Replay of previous E3 09 Coverage

6PM - 9PM: Regular AOTS/X-Play show floor coverage, interviews & discussion. Hands on demos of FFXIII, Fight Night 4 and Lost Planet 2.

12AM: Replay of previous E3 09 Coverage

Thursday, June 4

6PM - 9PM: Last day from Show Floor. AOTS/X-Play show floor coverage, interviews & discussion. Hands-on demos of Tony Hawk: The Ride, Mafia 2 and Ratchet and Clank.


All in all, it pretty much means you need to clear up space on your schedule or your DVR. Not sure if they're doing a wrap up on Friday or not, but either way it's plenty of coverage for what is probably going to be a BIG year for E3 announcements.

-KnuxSonic

]]> Tina Wood to Cover E3 for Microsoft tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.537 2009-05-29T05:25:05Z 2009-05-29T05:28:21Z "Battle tested" Tina Wood (former G4TV.com host, current on10.net host) will be covering E3 once again, but this time with Major Nelson for Microsoft's Inside Xbox segments. You can view her introduction video here. Her videos will be viewable on... KnuxSonic "Battle tested" Tina Wood (former G4TV.com host, current on10.net host) will be covering E3 once again, but this time with Major Nelson for Microsoft's Inside Xbox segments.

You can view her introduction video here.

Her videos will be viewable on Xbox 360's as well as on Xbox.com. E3 starts next week!

-KnuxSonic

]]> G4 shows it's Poker Face tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.536 2009-05-18T21:55:55Z 2009-05-18T23:24:37Z Last week G4 announced a new original show "Web Soup" via their website and it looks like this week is a repeat as they announce "2 Months, $2 Million," a new original show (or "docu-series" as they call it)... KnuxSonic lolwut.jpg

Last week G4 announced a new original show "Web Soup" via their website and it looks like this week is a repeat as they announce "2 Months, $2 Million," a new original show (or "docu-series" as they call it) about 4 smart guys trying to get rich playing poker online.

Is G4 just cashing in on the poker craze or do is a real and interesting documentary in the cards? Haha!

The series will begin airing in August. Read the full story here.

-KnuxSonic

]]> While we were out... tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.535 2009-05-15T03:42:14Z 2009-05-16T01:22:10Z G4 Rewind is back online after a short hiatus, albeit we seemed to leave the interwebs just as some important things in the G4 Universe fired up. Let's review! May Open Source Neal Tiles' May column talked about why G4... KnuxSonic G4 Rewind is back online after a short hiatus, albeit we seemed to leave the interwebs just as some important things in the G4 Universe fired up. Let's review!

May Open Source
Neal Tiles' May column talked about why G4 Rewind aired in the wee hours of the morning instead of primetime, nixed ideas of third season of Code Monkeys (for now) and clears up why G4 Canada is vastly different from G4 USA.

You can read his full column here.

New Show: Web Soup

G4 announced a new ORIGINAL show this week called "Web Soup." Modeled after E!'s "The Soup," the new show will be hosted by AOTS tech guy and occasional co-host Chris Hardwick and will basically expand the "Around the Net" concept into a half-hour affair, with viral, homemade and just plain weird videos from the internet with commentary by Hardwick. The show kicks off June 7th.

G4 Rewind site redesign

The new design is still being built but will be ready soon enough. Pretty much every single show page is being updated so it's taking awhile. Hope you like white and orange!

-KnuxSonic

]]> Reviews on the Run now online tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.534 2009-04-03T04:12:05Z 2009-04-03T04:29:43Z The wait is over, Judgment Day/Reviews on the Run fans! Greedy Productions has opened RotR's website which, like the Electric Playground's website, will offer new streaming episodes of Reviews on the Run as they're released. While the episodes are... KnuxSonic reviewsontherun.jpg

The wait is over, Judgment Day/Reviews on the Run fans! Greedy Productions has opened RotR's website which, like the Electric Playground's website, will offer new streaming episodes of Reviews on the Run as they're released.

While the episodes are missing Tommy Tallarico (whose still busy with Video Games Live (possibly forever)), they are still well produced and feature guest hosts who, along with Victor Lucas, do a great job of debating and discussing and reviewing games.

Alas, there's still no place on American airwaves to catch either EP or RotR, but at least there is now an official spot to catch them online.

www.reviewsontherun.com

Thanks to IrishCommander from the forums for finding this.

-KnuxSonic

]]> Note: Site overhaul coming tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.532 2009-04-01T00:14:41Z 2009-04-01T00:22:14Z Just a note to readers (both of you!) that the site is hasn't been updated for awhile, due to plans to overhaul the site on a Wordpress rather than Movable Type. We'll also be expanding to cover TechTV and probably... KnuxSonic Just a note to readers (both of you!) that the site is hasn't been updated for awhile, due to plans to overhaul the site on a Wordpress rather than Movable Type. We'll also be expanding to cover TechTV and probably gaming TV in general (SpikeTV's offerings, MTV, etc.). We're also going to have a few other writers to help update the site and cover TechTV's past and videos.

In the meantime there probably won't be any new videos added but the site will continue to post any G4 related news. Once the site is fully converted I've got a boat load of video to post!

-KnuxSonic

]]> Neal Tiles' Awesome Open Source March 2009 (Great Job!) tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.531 2009-03-03T07:08:52Z 2009-03-03T07:29:51Z It's the first of the month, so pay rent and check out G4 Boss-man Neal Tiles' newest state of the union post. This month Tiles discusses the changes at X-Play and AOTS, G4 Underground, Ninja Warrior Challenge 4 and... what?!... KnuxSonic It's the first of the month, so pay rent and check out G4 Boss-man Neal Tiles' newest state of the union post.

This month Tiles discusses the changes at X-Play and AOTS, G4 Underground, Ninja Warrior Challenge 4 and... what?! G4 Rewind talk?! Turn that s&%$ up!

"At this point, unfortunately, the answer is no. The reason isn't so much the cost of programming but, rather, the lack of ratings we would anticipate it to generate. It did well at first last summer but then dropped off rather sharply. We need to maximize every part of our schedule and we simply have other options that we can air that will perform better than older G4 shows...but I'm glad we tried it."

Aw shucks.

Other highlights include COPS and Cheaters topping the ratings charts, again. WRRRRY!

You can read the full post here.

-KnuxSonic

]]> New Show Alert: G4 Underground tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.530 2009-02-27T08:11:52Z 2009-02-27T08:27:22Z A new show forum has popped up on G4's official site titled "G4 Underground with Morgan Webb." We know virtually nothing about the show other than it's short description: "From cyber terrorism to porn 2.0, we cover the subjects other... KnuxSonic A new show forum has popped up on G4's official site titled "G4 Underground with Morgan Webb." We know virtually nothing about the show other than it's short description: "From cyber terrorism to porn 2.0, we cover the subjects other networks won't touch."

Sounds interesting. We'll have to wait until March 29th @ 9PM EST to see it but you can submit topic suggestions via the show's forum.

-KnuxSonic

]]> "The Feed's" Kayleigh leaving G4 tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.529 2009-02-25T22:46:02Z 2009-02-25T23:23:12Z It looks like the first lady of "The Feed" will be heading into the sunset. Layla Kayleigh, who has been with the network for nearly 3 years will be exiting in the next month or so. She posted the... KnuxSonic

It looks like the first lady of "The Feed" will be heading into the sunset. Layla Kayleigh, who has been with the network for nearly 3 years will be exiting in the next month or so. She posted the news to her MySpace blog.

"After 3 incredible years I will be leaving G4 and not be doing The feed anymore.
I can't tell you how bittersweet it is for me. Bitter because I will miss YOU. The ones that have supported me, watched me grow, tuned in daily to show me love and get all the news you need to know ;) I will miss all the people I work with, that I have known to grow and love, that have known me since the first day I stepped on that stage and had no idea what I was doing! but they were patient, saw how hungry I was and gave me a hand without me even asking for one."

She will be replaced by Allison Haislip, who has done a variety of work for G4 including filling in for The Feed when Kayleigh was absent, as well as the G4 Tech News Countdown podcast and filling in various spots on Attack of the Show.

Thanks to RonMav for finding the story.

-KnuxSonic

]]> All Games coming (back) to TV? tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.528 2009-02-19T21:58:28Z 2009-02-19T22:18:24Z RonMaverick804 from our forums has dug up some exciting news on Scot Rubin's All Games coming to TV. Ron writes: I was checking my facebook and i got this in my inbox! Scott: "I opened up a thread for suggestion... KnuxSonic RonMaverick804 from our forums has dug up some exciting news on Scot Rubin's All Games coming to TV.

Ron writes:

I was checking my facebook and i got this in my inbox!

Scott:
"I opened up a thread for suggestion on what an All Games tv show should include. AGI was a live 3 hour talk show and we will only have 30 minutes or so this time around.
We've got lots of ideas and don't want to duplicate the shows that Geoff and Sess do, so we're trying to think a bit out of the box.
Would love your thoughts"

Proof:
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AGI facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&id=744215401#/group.php?gid=19049540312

Let the speculation begin! We first heard of All Games perhaps hooking up with DirecTV last month, so my first guess would be on there.

In case you've been living under a rock (or have a life), All Games is/was the pre-cursor to G4TV, which was revived after by Scot Rubin after he departed G4. Rubin ran a daily live show for several years before quitting to work for the now-defunct Championship Gaming League.

As always, we'll keep our eyes/ears on the ground for more details. Thanks to RonMav for finding the story!

-KnuxSonic

]]> G4 cuts X-Play & AOTS production, layoffs follow tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.527 2009-02-18T01:42:25Z 2009-02-18T02:02:18Z In a rather shocking news article posted to Kotaku, G4 has decided to slash production schedules at Attack of the Show and X-Play, which will result in some layoffs which could be as high as HALF the X-Play staff.... KnuxSonic

In a rather shocking news article posted to Kotaku, G4 has decided to slash production schedules at Attack of the Show and X-Play, which will result in some layoffs which could be as high as HALF the X-Play staff. X-Play will drop to 3 days a week, while AOTS returns to 4 days a week, a far cry from Neal Tiles' previous goal of 7-days a week of 60 minute X-Play.

The story was originally broke via Twitter when an employee tweeted the news.

Certainly not what we were hoping from G4 to start out 2009, it seems not even Hollywood is recession proof. Tough times all around.

Come discuss the news with us in our forums.

Click here for the original story.

-KnuxSonic

]]> Stick a Fork in it: GamePlayHD tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.526 2009-02-06T00:15:23Z 2009-02-06T00:21:46Z It's not that we didn't see it coming or anything. As of January 20th, GamePlayHD has closed up shop. After being dropped by Dish Network last year, it was only broadcasted on a handful of Cablevision networks in the northeast.... KnuxSonic It's not that we didn't see it coming or anything. As of January 20th, GamePlayHD has closed up shop. After being dropped by Dish Network last year, it was only broadcasted on a handful of Cablevision networks in the northeast.

The channel's website now redirects to one of the few remaining VOOM HD channels that survived, "Rush HD" a channel dedicated to action sports. Did anyone actually get to watch GamePlayHD before it's demise?

-KnuxSonic

]]> GTTV Returns for New Season tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.525 2009-02-05T23:56:21Z 2009-02-06T00:03:06Z This is a week late, but I thought I ought to mention that GTTV is back from their break with a new season with Geoff Keighly at the helm. This is technically season 2 of GTTV, but will be the... KnuxSonic This is a week late, but I thought I ought to mention that GTTV is back from their break with a new season with Geoff Keighly at the helm. This is technically season 2 of GTTV, but will be the sixth season if you count GameHead which GameTrailers TV's precursor.

Here's a preview of Friday, Feb. 6th's show (which is actually the 2nd ep. of the season):
Peace and Prosperity Be Damned! On Friday, February 6th, GAMETRAILERS TV
WITH GEOFF KEIGHLEY presents the world exclusive first look at a
groundbreaking new piece of video game content: THE LOST AND DAMNED, the
first downloadable episode ("dle") for GRAND THEFT AUTO IV. Arriving
exclusively for Xbox 360 on Tuesday, February 17th, THE LOST AND DAMNED sets
a new standard by delivering a robust single player storyline that
intersects with the plot of GRAND THEFT AUTO IV.

Same time (1AM EST) same place (SpikeTV).

-KnuxSonic

]]> Open Source 2/2009 - ZOMG ECONOMY! tag:www.g4rewind.com,2009://3.524 2009-02-03T21:48:53Z 2009-02-06T00:04:37Z The February edition of Open Source is now live on G4's site. This month G4 boss Neal Tiles talks how 2008 fared for G4, how the economy is affecting the channel, why LOST wasn't a mistake and more. Click... KnuxSonic

The February edition of Open Source is now live on G4's site. This month G4 boss Neal Tiles talks how 2008 fared for G4, how the economy is affecting the channel, why LOST wasn't a mistake and more.

Click the link below for the full read:
http://g4tv.com/opensource.aspx

Sounds like G4 is battening down the hatches for 2009, it will be interesting to see which direction they take to stop their ratings slide. It sounds like they'll be looking at original content again instead of acquiring outside shows (w00t!).

-KnuxSonic

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