Starting out with 13 original series and some imports mixed in, G4's lineup is ever changing, although some have stood the test of time. Here's the history.



10 Play
10 Play was the Global Gamer version of Filter. Counts down the top 10 video games of a specific subject or theme in each episode.

Anime Unleashed
Imported cartoons from accross the pond, Anime Unleashed showcases anime series such as Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi and Gad Guard.

Attack of the Show
The newest crap before it's just crap. Attack of the Show delivers the latest tech gear, cool links, games and news. Previously The Screen Savers.

Arena
Clanners get the spotlight as Arena pits two teams against each other in a variety of games ranging from Mechwarrior to DDR to Halo.

Blister
Hosted by "Blister Bill" Sindelar, Blister features previews of the latest games and interviews with developers.

Brainiac
Bill Nye the Science Guy meets Jackass in Brainiac, the show that makes science TOTALLY NEATO!

Call for Help
TechTV favorite returns to G4, featuring the latest solutions, tips and tricks to modern technology problems.

Cheat!
Codes, cheats, cracks, hacks and walkthroughs for games old and new.

Cinematech
All those pretty cutscenes that you're always skipping over? Now they're showcased on the TEEVEE! Cinematech is a top 10 countdown style show featuring nothing but CGI and game footage.

Cinematech: Nocturnal Emissions
Violence and Nudity drive today's games and Cinematech: NE uncovers the "too hot for TV" games during late-night sessions.

The Electric Playground
Previews, reviews, interviews and more, hosted by Tommy Tallarico and Victor Lucas. Expect corny CGI effects and mixed with TT and VL's trademark'd humor.

Filter
A countdown style show which searches for the best in gaming. Each episode features a different subject (such as "Best FPS" or "Coolest Soundtrack") and results are voted on by viewers via the intarweb.

Formula D
Fast cars and hot women, Formula D showcases the emerging street racing style of drifting and the culture that goes with it. What does it have to do with video games? Who cares! VROOOMM!!!!

G4 Specials
One shot shows and specials that couldn't be branded as another show are dubbed "G4 Specials. Includes the "GameMakers" series.

G4 Sports
This token sports show replaces Sweat and covers sports video games as well as non-gaming sporting events.

G4TV.com
The long standing, original gaming talk show. Features roundtable discussions of each week's events in gaming, viewer call-ins, forum polls, special guests and integration with G4's IRC room.

Game Gods
Global Gamer show from England, profiles the people from behind the games. Very similar to G4's Icons.

Game On
On-location show which challenges locals to compete in gaming-related competitions. Hosted by Matt Galant and Randy Kegan, holds the record for the first G4 show to get the axe.

Gamer.TV
Global Gamer show from England, which reviews and previews the latest games (in Europe). Flagship show of the Gamer.TV/Global Gamer lineup. Still airs accross the pond.

Game Sauce
Antoher Global Gamer show featuring reviews and previews, only this time it's in CRAZY JAPANESE STYLE! Also features imported game segments.

Happy Tree Friends
Whoever thought cute little animals could spill so much blood? Stemming from a series of short Flash animations, HTF follows the a group of delightfully adorable woodland animals that often mind themselves lying a pool of death.

Hi-Score
In traditional game show style, Hi-Score tested the knowledge and quick thinking of gamers in multi-round Global Gamer glory.

Icons
Profiles the people behind games and technology. Icons has featured such greats as Yuji Naka, Hideo Kojima, Wil Wright and other broader subjects such as entire companies and franchises.

Judgement Day
Opinon-centered reviews by EP hosts Tommy Tallarico and Victor Lucas, done on location at various locations. Other segments include "Burried Treasure" highlighting sleeper hits as well as hardware reviews. (AKA Reviews on the Run in Canada)

Players
Players visits celebs and highlights the games they play. Sure, 90% of them only play Madden 2002 and Halo... but they're still hardcore gamers!

Portal
Fan-favorite Portal is G4's only fiction-oriented show. Portal follows Cybernaught Dave's adventures through the world of MMORPG's and the array of "colorful" characters he meets.

Pulse
G4's weekly news show, which rounded up the week's events as well as featured in-depth stories on various current-events in the gaming world.

Robot Wars
GET THAT TOASTER OUTTA HERE!!1 Robot Wars pits amature robots against each other. The catch? They're from England.

Starcade
Starcade was the original arcade game show from the 80's which was used as filler in the early days of G4.

Street Fury
Cars go fast! Street Fury takes you into the world of street racing and car modification. Plus: TEH FINE LADIEZ OF RACEIN'!

Sweat
G4's original sports gaming show took a look at sports games and sports in general. In-depth coverage of such events as the Madden Challenge and other competitions were frequent.

The Screen Savers
Formerly TechTV's flagship show, G4 continues TSS as a daily live talk and segment show. Features current events in gaming and technology, hardware reviews, geek-culture celebs, cool links, software, mods and more.

Unscrewed with Martin Sargent
Coming over from TechTV, Unscrewed is the geek's equivilent of The Late Show, with celeb guests in late-night talk show style. Much to fans contesting, the show only lasted a few months on G4.

Video Game Vixens
Originally to be titled "Girls Gone Wired," Video Game Vixens is a beauty pagent of famous female game characters hosted by Hal Sparks.

X-Play
X-Play survived the trip from TechTV and has become G4's forefront show for flat-out gaming reviews mixed with their trademark of comedy.



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