Gaming on TV ‘too narrow’
Cory Bergman October 16th, 2006
Comcast has brought its gaming cable channel G4 (formerly TechTV) under the management of E! Networks, and sources tell TV Week that G4 layoffs are likely. G4 is currently ranked 57th out of 64 basic cable networks. “I do agree with the vision of going after young men more than just going after gaming,” said E! chief Ted Harbert. “Gaming has been demonstrated as being too narrow.” On TV perhaps, but gaming on the internet is HUGE. Need I remind anyone, but video gaming is bigger than the movie industry, and the gap is widening. Perhaps Comcast should redirect G4 into an internet property — it’s video podcasts (a favorite of mine) are great start. Just a thought.
5 Comments Add your own
1. Greg | October 17th, 2006 at 12:12 pm
or go back to TechTV!
2. Andrew | October 17th, 2006 at 4:12 pm
I didn’t know G4 still had anything to do with gaming. Perhaps its overreliance on the horrible “Man Show” for a good portion of its programming has something to do with its poor ratings.
3. BetterLateThenNever | October 17th, 2006 at 7:38 pm
I’m a loyal viewer of Arrested Development at 8:30 every night, along with the occasional 2 hour marathon of AD. Of course it has nothing to do with gaming, but still, I watch. Could probably show all 3 seasons back to back in 24 hours for a one day ratings spike. G4, you listening? People would watch.
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5. Liey | January 18th, 2008 at 7:24 am
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