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X-Play Expands

What began back in 1998 as GameSpot TV before morphing to Extended Play and finally X-Play is undergoing yet another metamorphosis next month as the focus shifts from reviews to all-around gaming news show beginning on January 14th. Along with their signature video game reviews, the now-daily show expands to include sneak peaks, interviews, game demos, analysis, and straight-up gaming news. Other new features will include Tips and Tricks from Cheat! (Ah, the Pringles gamer guide *snicker* ) and X-Play Gamer Challenges, which will offer viewers compete on the air for fame and prizes.
"I couldn't be more excited about the direction 'X-Play' is taking," said Adam Sessler, host, "X-Play." "Reviews will still be a big part of the show, but now we're going to make sure that viewers are also updated regularly on everything else going on in the world of video games."
We kinda had that covered Adam, but thanks for the assist! Hit the jump for more info, including the new "X-Play Gaming Update Blog", which could save a lot of time by simply linking here. More »

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Academy to Present "The Year in Games"

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences is teaming up with Dick Clark Productions to create an "entertainment-oriented special" that will give props to the best in video games over the last year. The hip gaming lingo has penetrated the press release as its noted that Dick Clark Productions is hoping that the program, The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Presents: The Year in Games, will usher in the "the next generation of 'must-see' shows" for the production company.

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Major League Gaming Trying to Get on TV

It was really only a matter of time before competitive video gaming at least tried to make its way to the television. Major League Gaming hired Neal Pilson, one time head of CBS Sports to help peddle tournaments to networks. According to Games Industry MLG is looking to extend further beyond its one-off events with MTV and ESPN. When I saw Video on Demand (MLG's game watching app) I figured it was only a matter of time before we'd be watching the Halo 2 championships on TV. More »