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[SDDMN]

The idea is to create programming that will appeal to the “untapped metrosexual viewership.” The cable network closed a deal with Esquire parent, Hearst Corporation, and intends to court an upscale viewership that they feel is currently underserved. According to THR, the rebranding efforts will “shift the former gaming network to a destination more in line with the modern male.”

New programming is already in development and will focus on the genres that other male-centric channels, such as Spike, have failed to provide for men. They include: cooking, travel, fashion and, in keeping with tradition, some gaming as well.

So, gaming will still be a part of the channel, it'll simply be a smaller part of it.

http://www.ign.com/a...esquire-channel

[Tricky Sonic]

Wait G4 is a gaming channel? When did that happen? The channel has been going down hill ever since it Tech TV was taken over. It already has minimal gaming programming. I'm guessing they chose to do this because no one cares about G4 anymore.

[Chaotix]

The only time that I watch G4 is during E3 and SD:CC but yeah the channel has been sinking and it was only a matter of time til something happen.

The only time that I watch G4 is during E3 and SD:CC but yeah the channel has been sinking and it was only a matter of time til something happen.

[nintendo3DS]

DIE G4 DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ixchel]

The idea is to create programming that will appeal to the “untapped metrosexual viewership.” ... “shift the former gaming network to a destination more in line with the modern male.”

Lolwut. Suggesting that a large group of modern males are metrosexual? @_@ I'll keep an eye on their success/failure. I'm curious about how well it'd do. Especially as TV is something that guys can do privately and not worry about people calling them gay over enjoying the culinary arts or whatever