Crisis At G4: Studio’s Gaming Shows Will Be Cancelled, Source Says

 Evan Narcisse

G4—the network once known as the go-to destination for video game-friendly programming—is ending its gaming programming.

We've heard that G4's major video-game and geek-culture shows, including X-Play and Attack of the Show will be cancelled today by the network. A source close to the situation says that it's not clear if the shows will last through the year or be cancelled immediately. The rumor is that the network will shift to something more like an "Esquire" or "GQ" channel. This aligns withreports that NBC Universal was looking to rebrand the channel as alifestyle network focused on "the modern male."

Tweets from G4 staffers and industry insiders earlier today have hinted that a major shake-up is coming:

Launched in 2002, G4 started off with a programming slate that consisted almost entirely of game-centric programming. After acquiring TechTV, the network found success with X-Play, a recurring show that featured reviews and comedy based on new game releases. Longtime co-host Adam Sessler left X-Play earlier this year, a move that signaled the end of an era for many. We'll update this story as we learn more.