The revitalized G4 is closing down

17.10.2022

Comcast is closing down G4, its gaming-centric cord and also online network, efficient instantly, Comcast Spectacor CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dave Scott informed team in an e-mail. Deadline reported Sunday that Scott informed staff members at the revitalized G4 the network was being terminated “effective immediately,” pointing out reduced viewership and also unsustainable economic outcomes.

“We invested to create the new G4 as an online and TV destination for fans to be entertained, be inspired, and connect with gaming content,” Scott stated in an e-mail gotten by Deadline. “Over the past several months, we worked hard to generate that interest in G4, but viewership is low and the network has not achieved sustainable financial results. This is certainly not what we hoped for, and, as a result, we have made the very difficult decision to discontinue G4’s operations, effective immediately.”

According to Deadline, the closure will certainly impact “a few dozen” staff members and also agreement employees at G4.

G4’s closure was unexpected, however was additionally predicted by a handful of current top-level separations from the network, consisting of head of state Russell Arons and also X-Play hosts Kevin Pereira and also Indiana “Froskurinn” Black. The Washington Post additionally reported that high expenses connected to visitor skill, consisting of preferred material designers that required upwards of $30,000 each day for looks on the network, was likely a consider Comcast Spectacor’s choice to ax G4.

G4 was relaunched in November 2021, both as a wire network and also online via authorities Twitch and also YouTube networks. The resurgence of G4 revived fan-favorite programs like Attack of the Show! and also X-Play, and also presented brand-new programs like Boosted, an esports-focused program, and also Invitation to Party, a Dungeons & Dragons real play collection. The initial manifestation of G4 ranged from 2002 to 2014.

Source: Polygon