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G4 experiencing massive layoffs
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balls of snow
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Got a damn right chuckle outta the purple dimension defending that abomination of a person few days ago and now that we know she got fired because of that tweet, absolute silence. Keep holding that L reee.
*Nightwing
Member
just to leave historical documentation pointing out, once again, Kotaku's lack of journalistic integrity using this story as the latest example:
CuteFaceJay
Member
thought he needed to go piss but had to hold it in for an E3 interview :O
digoutyoursoul
Member
Now there is a ego getting way out of hand. She obviously was well aware the sort of reaction that survived tweet would get. Pure narcissism.
This is what happens when abject personalities get ego massaged constantly, it spills over eventually.
This is what happens when abject personalities get ego massaged constantly, it spills over eventually.
AJUMP23
Member
She did have a face for radio.
mindfreak191
Member
For some reason, I'm interpretating that "I survived" picture as in "the lizard mascot survived" and less as a brag about her not being fired....but still, lol.
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
When is Sessler leaving so we can put this whole atrocity to rest for good?
Humdinger
Member
With Sessler having stepped away due to health problems earlier in the year, that leaves none of the original personalities from the old days. I suppose Sessler might still show his mug occasionally.
So G4 will basically become a bunch of Twitch streams. Great. Like we need more of those.
Man, G4 failed fast. Under a year. They did a business fail speed run.
https://kotaku.com/g4-tv-frosk-adam-sessler-xplay-layoffs-twitch-youtube-1849559238
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DeaDPo0L84
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Colin has to be so happy in hindsight that the shitstorm that happened years ago did. Kinda Funny is such a fucking joke now.
lifa-cobex
Member
I took the deep plunge and looked at his Twitter. Anyone would think he wasn't even interested in games by looking at it. It's all politics crap.
Kacho
Member
Yeah he’s become completely unhinged. I assume he’s just a deeply unhappy guy for his age because normal people don’t act like that.
BadBurger
Is 'That Pure Potato'
If Pereira does in fact leave in October that will be a major blow. He's still one of the sharpest, quickest hosts out there, even capable of saving the unfunny and failing bits of others.
The remaining Attack hosts all have their strengths and all, but Comcast really needs them to get back to the PG-13, borderline rated R content they used to be known for. Now it's like "oh Fiona and Gina joked about cum and Gina made her big titties shake, how edgy!".
The remaining Attack hosts all have their strengths and all, but Comcast really needs them to get back to the PG-13, borderline rated R content they used to be known for. Now it's like "oh Fiona and Gina joked about cum and Gina made her big titties shake, how edgy!".
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BigAssBoy
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Timberwolf25
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And the destrution of G4 is complete.
decisions
Member
Did Kevin leave or was he fired?
Either way, if it wasn’t obvious, it’s over now. There are 3 names associated with this revival that anyone in gamer/nerd culture around the time original G4 was around could possibly be familiar with: Kevin Pereira, Adam Sessler, and KassemG.
There are two of these people that gamers don’t mostly hate: Kevin and KassemG.
There are two of these people that were hosts of OG G4 shows that gamers may have actually heard of and liked: Kevin and Adam.
Kevin is the only person in all 3 lists. Without him G4 is dead maybe even before the end of the year I bet.
Either way, if it wasn’t obvious, it’s over now. There are 3 names associated with this revival that anyone in gamer/nerd culture around the time original G4 was around could possibly be familiar with: Kevin Pereira, Adam Sessler, and KassemG.
There are two of these people that gamers don’t mostly hate: Kevin and KassemG.
There are two of these people that were hosts of OG G4 shows that gamers may have actually heard of and liked: Kevin and Adam.
Kevin is the only person in all 3 lists. Without him G4 is dead maybe even before the end of the year I bet.
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Humdinger
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Yeah. Knowing only his TV personality, I was surprised at the level of hatred in some of his tweets. I can think of some factors that might be contributing:
1. He's had a lot of run-ins with the gaming community over the years. He's created so much bad blood, every time he goes on a public platform, there is some subset of gamers who mock and ridicule him. Sessler doesn't like or respect gamers much, and that comes across. I don't think he likes working in the field of videogames much, but it pays the bills. So he's stuck working a job he doesn't like much, speaking to an audience who don't like him that much. That can't be what he imagined or hoped his life would be like.
2. Politics aren't allowed here, so I'll have to make a vague allusion. He has drank the Kool Aid and has the ideologically fueled rage common to a certain wing.
3. Sessler has back and spinal problems. They are chronic and fairly serious. Pain makes you unhappy and cranky.
4. Doctors commonly prescribe opiates for back/spinal pain, so that could be playing a role in some of what he tweets, too.
5. His wife had a large brain tumor. She had brain surgery just a few months ago. No doubt that was a huge stressor. Not making excuses for him, just adding context.
6. Sessler has always been an emotional, histrionic guy. He shoots his mouth off, doesn't think things through.
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Humdinger
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He's not gone yet. All we have is Kotaku saying that according to one source, he's leaving in October. I'd count that as rumor for now. We'll find out in October, I guess.
Edit: correction, I just heard they announced Kevin P. was leaving, so it's confirmed.
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StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
I dont follow G4. All I know is Frosk is loud, not pleasing on the eyes, and does political rants.
But for you guys saying the other hosts are junk now, care to share why they are bad and whats changed about them over the years? Political, dont talk games, says dumb shit etc....?
But for you guys saying the other hosts are junk now, care to share why they are bad and whats changed about them over the years? Political, dont talk games, says dumb shit etc....?
ManaByte
Member
Gina's Twitch stream last night basically confirmed he's gone.
Hayabusa83
Banned
I wish we could go back to a time when freaks were relegated to carnival sideshows.
Thabass
Member
A lot of this seems real insincere. Like he just can't take a second to make a serious statement on leaving.
Humdinger
Member
Yes, I just heard that...
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I thought he drove a WRX. I think they showed that in an episode of AOTS. I could be wrong.Given the clip, I would say Kevin is leaving on his own accord.
AJUMP23
Member
I was just trying to post a Honda because of the Honda Accord. I have no idea what he drives.
MALpractice311
Member
How dare you! Frosk told us all that Olivia Munn doesn't exist to give us boners!This is also why G4 succeeded
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
It’s because she’s incapable of doing so herself.
Needlecrash
Member
I legit miss the G4 of the early 2000's. Attack of the Show with Pereira/Munn/Kayleigh (COT DAMN SHE FINE). DVDuesday was always a fun segment, along with The Feed.
Gamer_By_Proxy
Member
He's the last one I thought should be fired. Hell I might have to check it out now. Maybe?
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Sleepwalker
Member
Who even is left? Completionist and xavier woods with the girl? Heh, might watch now lol
AGRacing
Member
Get your eye-catching resumes ready boys and girls!
Hari Seldon
Member
Is this thing a channel on twitch or something or is it a real cable channel like in the olden days?
Timberwolf25
Member
So that's all of the OG gone.
TheInfamousKira
Reseterror Resettler
Keep The Completionist. Keep Darling. Get Webb back. Get Munn back and make her like the Arch-Sorceress Queen of G4. JIRARD AND HIS HAREM can replace X Play.
Mercenary09
Member
Just found out that Frosk got fired. Good riddance. From her dumb rant months ago to her tasteless "I survived" tweet when her co workers were let go she was a piece of crap. Girl needs to do some self reflection.
AJUMP23
Member
Yes and yes. It is on youtubetv. And twitch. And others I’m sure.
MALpractice311
Member
Holy fuck. They actually fired Adam? I did not see that coming.
DeepEnigma
Gold Member
What's Adam's twittard look like at the moment?
TheInfamousKira
Reseterror Resettler
Ever play The Path of Neo? It's like the giant mecha made out of all the Smiths you fight at the end, except it's screeching Leftists consistently shitting all over themselves.
Setsuna Mudou
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digoutyoursoul
Member
It’s not great imo. Wiping your own arse with sandpaper is probably more enjoyable.
Timberwolf25
Member
Sounds like they are clearing the plate of the more polarizing cast/hosts. If they can mount a comeback, they needed to do this. That said, their business model requires they get millions of views and not the paltry amount they were getting.
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