Layoffs happening at G4
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It sucks but I kinda saw it coming. G4 would've been a cool channel during the pre-internet era. But since video game content can pretty much be consumed everywhere I just don't see it having a place.
That really sucks. I've been a fan of this revival and the content they've had. I don't watch it live, but I've caught it on YouTube later on š
Sad, but unsurprising. They really didn't have much of a clear plan on what G4 could evolve into, and instead just seemed content to let it be a reheated version of the old product. Which was fine for the internet era of the early 2010s, but really felt out of line with the current moment.
I think there's still a world for more studio-based, professionally produced gaming content. I don't think any of the minds running the G4 reboot are going to bring it to us.
I think there's still a world for more studio-based, professionally produced gaming content. I don't think any of the minds running the G4 reboot are going to bring it to us.
There are much more insightful and funny rando youtubers than the terrible unfunny personalities on major media outlets and TV shows.
This is basically how I feel.
I remember watching some of their YT videos and was like "why didn't you all just make a podcast? It would have saved so much money"
I can't say I'm surprised. They've been doing some really good stuff, but it feels like they've had a bit of trouble getting where they want to be.
With that said, this is awful news no matter what. Really hope the network is at least helping everyone laid off in some way (financially or with benefits), and I hope they're able to find work again quickly.
With that said, this is awful news no matter what. Really hope the network is at least helping everyone laid off in some way (financially or with benefits), and I hope they're able to find work again quickly.
It sucks but I follow them on Twitch and its mostly Attack of the Show type things I see,like I rarely catch them talking or playing games...
Same, I hadn't been paying attention and all of a sudden they were talking about his last day in a recent video. Crazy, I'm pretty sure he moved across the country for the gig
I just don't go out of my way to watch live TV or scheduled programming anymore. Something like First Take on ESPN I'll watch the upload when it's on YouTube rather than watching it live because I'm not about making time for TV shows anymore , I watch things at my own pace.
Goddddammit... but I could see it, I'm a huge G4 person and barely watched any of this and even the discussion online were dead. Just a lil too much for this day-n-age.
And they really back burnered Adam and he was why I'd watch.
And they really back burnered Adam and he was why I'd watch.
25 out of 200 staff members are out
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25 out of the 200 staff members appear to be affected thus far
View: https://twitter.com/ethangach/status/1570164268309299200
View: https://twitter.com/ethangach/status/1570164268309299200
Right, so that as well. I literally have not watched anything outside of streams in years. Literally only thing I've even tangentially consumed is the fucking news blaring out of a family member's TV.
I honestly didn't even know until I see this post by you that there was apparently an actual channel? I thought maybe it was just YT or subscription streaming content.
I feel like we're about to hear some resignations as well. That's a large chunk of a relatively small company. I expect solidarity exits or panic exits.
They showed commercials on the TV broadcasts and Twitch IIRC, just not on youtube
IIRC he said he had a family emergency and that's why he hasn't been there for a while
Oh ok. Wonder why it's like that but at least they are getting some type of revenue.
Peter Berube (Drunkle Ted) confirmed he was let go on his Instagram
Peter Berube (Drunkle Ted) confirmed he was let go on his Instagram
View: https://www.instagram.com/p/CigGYkZvQ2T/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
View: https://www.instagram.com/p/CigGYkZvQ2T/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
Sad to see :( Seemed like they've been trying to find their footing with new projects and shows throughout the year. Since their eSports show Boosted didn't work, they brought on AustinShow to do a cheesey 70s game show, and other things like that. Lately, they've been doing a lot more tv review panels, with like weekly Disney+ shows and things, with expanding on Fresh Ink.
The real issue just seems like although it's great that in the short-term they've been experimenting with different projects and shows, giving the on-screen talent more things they could feature in, there's still not much long-term in this planning. And as usual, if these company endeavors don't make them billions and make shareholders go bananas, money and people get cut :/
The real issue just seems like although it's great that in the short-term they've been experimenting with different projects and shows, giving the on-screen talent more things they could feature in, there's still not much long-term in this planning. And as usual, if these company endeavors don't make them billions and make shareholders go bananas, money and people get cut :/
All G4 streams cancelled today
Today is a WWE Attack of the Show episode too
View: https://twitter.com/G4TV/status/1570165670964523008
View: https://twitter.com/G4TV/status/1570165670964523008
Iirc, back around when they launched, they mentioned they'd look into releasing podcast versions of things like Vibe Check. But yeah, I don't think that's panned out at all.
As I've heard from Will Neff (if I remember correctly) during one of his streams, I think the older leadership in charge didn't really know how to enter the live streaming space in a modern capacity. They are definitely learning and trying new things but probably not financially on pace to keep G4 in the green. Just my speculation.
I jump into the Twitch streams once in a while, but don't regularly watch because I don't really care for a majority of the content. Overall I do like the revival and it's a shame it's already going this way, hopefully things turn around but it's a tough market out there for something like this when there's so many other smaller productions that are covering most of what they've been going for already.