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Adam Sessler leaves G4/X-Play
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Adam Sessler did A LOT of quirky/jokster segments on X-Play. Hell, that was pretty much the premise of the show. While Giantbomb doesn't have much "serious" content it has some. You can see it in their articles and some of their video series (like Jeff's jar show). Adam could fill both roles.
I just think Sessler is too big to join someone else. He has the resources and following to do his own thing.
Takeda Kenshi
blew Staal
The best part (only good part?) of G4 is now gone. Time to close up shop guys, it's been fun (not really.)
Vast majority, eh. Sounds like you have some very good data to support your claim.
to be fair, he's hardly alone in that sentiment. although I will always hold a small grudge for the absolutely atrocious april fools' day thing X-Play did in 2011. it was just so mean-spirited.
What? Morgan Webb is the biggest tool in the gaming media. The only reason she's there is so she can say: "Look, I'm a girl and I give a crap about games, tee-hee."
GoldenEye 007
Member
I remember when G4 launched. Had such good promise and was a cool little fledgling channel.
Too bad Comcast ruined everything.
Too bad Comcast ruined everything.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
My issue with Sessler is that he seems to have super narrow tastes (I think I remembering talking off and on about how he hated JRPGs and online multiplayer games and wasn't fond of racing games or handhelds) yet commented on absolutely everything. I don't know if that was him or G4 forcing him to come up with content for his Soapbox stuff every week, but a lot of the stuff was just odd and came off as very uninformed.
I think that's a bit too negative of an assessment for him. He has some great points sometimes, but I can admit that some of his positions can get extremely outlandish. Plus, some of his written reviews are almost Tim Rogers-esque when it comes to self indulgence.
Whatever he does I hope he's successful at it. I completely respect his opinions on all the game he reviews.What did they do?
Except the news is just clips of Cops with a presenter.
Really like Sessler. I wish him luck. I'm personally glad he's no longer a part of that debacle of a network.
Hopefully this means more drop-in appearances by him at places like Giant Bomb. I'm sure Scoops Klepek is currently working on getting the...scoop on this. That didn't quite work like I had hoped...
Hopefully this means more drop-in appearances by him at places like Giant Bomb. I'm sure Scoops Klepek is currently working on getting the...scoop on this. That didn't quite work like I had hoped...
IsntChrisL
Member
I stopped watching G4 a long time ago and apparently I'm not alone. The network must be on its last legs. They fill most of their programming slots with Cheaters and Cops in order to hold their channel position. I'm glad Sessler is finally getting out.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
I could have sworn that Jo Garcia was the Playboy girl who plays games.
You talking about Kristin Holt?
I'll miss Sessler, but I think he'd be much better off at somewhere more long form than X-Play. I hope Garnett can get him on a couple of Weekend Confirmed episodes.
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Deleted member 8095
Unconfirmed Member
People that do this are annoying. You can use google, right? No one cares that you think you're cool by acting like you don't know what G4 is.
Infinite Justice
Member
because its owned by Comcast?
From watching Attack I don't think Underwood is much of a gamer. I don't think any of them are.
Kristin Adams will probably play a bigger part in the show now, but unfortunately so will Herter. Can't stand that guy and his stupid humor. Relying on Morgan to carry those two is going to be too much. They'll need to bring in somebody new.
Kristin Adams will probably play a bigger part in the show now, but unfortunately so will Herter. Can't stand that guy and his stupid humor. Relying on Morgan to carry those two is going to be too much. They'll need to bring in somebody new.
And 10% or so owned by MS, too, or at least, it used to be. Not sure how ownership explains their continued existence here.
Well, X-Play is known for its frequent use of Final Fantasy and its fans as the butt of jokes. That day, they decided to turn it around and make a "Top 5" list of Final Fantasy series characters. All five characters were from FF VII.
I know, it's really annoying. I'm so elite I only watch PBS and listen to NPR...
end of an era (or decade) ;___; i never thought they'd let go of him...
i still remember that first day finding techtv; because of extended play and adam. i became a junkie. i loved kate, well, as much as a gay guy could. the set, oh man... the cardboard red brick background with pin ball machines that appeared to be keeping the set standing.
brings back warm fuzzy feelings of coming home after school, playing PSO and watching old techtv/adam and kate.
on the not so sunny memories side, xplay was also responsible for exposing my friends and i to... maplestory... my poor taste and love of awful f2p krpgs wasn't enough to resist. i blame your preview piece, adam. forever, blame.
i still remember that first day finding techtv; because of extended play and adam. i became a junkie. i loved kate, well, as much as a gay guy could. the set, oh man... the cardboard red brick background with pin ball machines that appeared to be keeping the set standing.
brings back warm fuzzy feelings of coming home after school, playing PSO and watching old techtv/adam and kate.
on the not so sunny memories side, xplay was also responsible for exposing my friends and i to... maplestory... my poor taste and love of awful f2p krpgs wasn't enough to resist. i blame your preview piece, adam. forever, blame.
Alcoholikaust
Member
G4 is Really gonna suck without Adam. Almost as bad as when Leo left.
biggersmaller
Banned
I stopped watching G4 in 2005. However, though I disagreed with him from time-to-time, he was one of us and did not even attempt to pander to the audience. He is the quintessential raving message board geek and I loved him for that.
Many who rip him do so because they don't agree with his style, which is fair play for anyone who is a TV personality, but clearly he had a passion for games.
Many who rip him do so because they don't agree with his style, which is fair play for anyone who is a TV personality, but clearly he had a passion for games.
crazy monkey
Banned
I still watch reviews on the run everyday. Old school was better but now it is ok.
Huh. That's pretty funny.
..And you're holding a grudge against them for this?
You say "now" like Reviews on the Run/Judgment Day is still on.
Hold on... *youtube searches, sees skyrim, arkham city, etc, and clicks on one*
OOOH SHIT VIC LUCAS NOSTALGIA OVERLOAD
RiccochetJ
Gold Member
Looking forward to seeing where he'll end up. Whatever he does, I hope he continues a variation of his soapbox.
The Albatross
Member
Not surprising that it wasn't amicable. I think Sessler grew quite a cult of personality ego there over the years, rightfully so as the only legitimate voice talking about videogames.
Never the less, I hadn't watched this channel or that show in .. 5 years? I hope he lands somewhere and does well wherever he goes.
Never the less, I hadn't watched this channel or that show in .. 5 years? I hope he lands somewhere and does well wherever he goes.
So glad Sessler is off of that awful network. That station died with TechTV, and G4 was nothing but an embarrassment.
I've always really liked Sessler and wish him the best of luck wherever he goes. Hopefully we still get some more Soapboxes, and he starts appearing on podcasts.
I've always really liked Sessler and wish him the best of luck wherever he goes. Hopefully we still get some more Soapboxes, and he starts appearing on podcasts.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
Who wants to fund a "Meet the Sess" podcast kickstarter?
... Seriously if there's anyone in the gaming industry who needs to be a on a weekly podcast, it's him. Put him on the CAGcast!
... Seriously if there's anyone in the gaming industry who needs to be a on a weekly podcast, it's him. Put him on the CAGcast!
Buckethead
Banned
I wish G4 a slow and painful death.
Glad to hear Sessler's gonna be moving on, he could fit in well at alot other places. The guy worked his ass off, one of the reasons why G4's E3 coverage was actually decent was because of him. The actual conference coverage and demos they got were done really well. Unfortunately there's only so much one guy can do. Looking forward to see where he goes next.
Escape Goat
Member
I like to listen to their reviews not because I think G4 is THE source for video game reviews, but because they do it with humor. I check out various sites to get different viewpoints (hopefully) on a game before I decide to purchase or go to the video store to rent.
ThatObviousUser
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I always thought him and the taller white dude were lovers for some reason. I could never really think otherwise.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
How many quality people are left there at that dusty husk from the TTV days now?