• G4 TV is a satellite and cable network targeting gaming enthusiasts. Although the channel focuses primarily on gaming culture it also branches out to cover technology, pop culture modern trends. Owned by Comcast this station is available to 62 million homes in the U.S. Originally the name G4 stood for the four generations of video games however now represents "Games, Gear, Gadgets and Gigabytes". Started in 2002 to compete with Tech TV (a network it eventually acquired and integrated some of it's shows into G4's own schedule).

  The G4 network and Justin.tv are teaming up in order to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo, which started on June 1, 2009, and extends through Wednesday. Justin.tv will live stream a number of the events at the three-day expo including Steve Wiebe's Donkey Kong world record attempts.G4tv.com: G4 and Justin.tv Partner To Bring You... (May 31, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Launched in April 2002
  2. Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
  3. Subsidiary of Comcast
  4. On Christmas of 2007, they held a free stuff giveaway

• Programs

  G4 syndicates a wide variety of shows and produces several original shows as well.

  1. Attack of The Show: A daily live show focusing on current events in technology, gaming and pop culture.
  2. X-Play: Daily show about the latest in video games news and events
  3. Heroes, Cops and Ninja Warrior: Some examples of the many syndicated shows broadcast on G4

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