DirecTV subscribers are no longer able to watch Adam Sessler and company on TV’s only gaming network, G4. The satellite provider’s announced today that they’ve dropped the network and have no plans to make it available again to subscribers.
“At this time we are no longer negotiating and we have no plans to put G4 back up,” a DirecTV rep said in an e-mail to Entertainment Weekly. “We are constantly evaluating our lineup in a new world where programming costs continue to rise at significant rates. Since G4 is among the lowest rated networks based on the latest Nielsen data, we decided that it made sense to focus on preserving programming that is more relevant to our larger customer base.”
G4 had their own response to issue: “We have been trying to engage DirecTV in fair and reasonable discussions to continue to carry G4. G4 offered DirecTV the same basic deal we have had for the past three years. However they still plan to drop the network and deny G4 fans the only network that focuses on the popular gaming lifestyle.”
G4 is responsible for shows such as X-Play and Attack of the Show! While great, I must admit that the network has strayed itself miles from its earlier days. I miss Pulse and Filter.