G4 Celebrates an Epic Event - The Launch of the Xbox 360 - With 'Countdown to Xbox 360'

G4 Celebrates an Epic Event - The Launch of the Xbox 360 - With 'Countdown to Xbox 360'

G4 the Only Television Network Going Live From 4 Locations Around the Country for an Unprecedented 3.6 Hours of Programming

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- G4, the network dedicated to all things video games, is preparing to cover an entertainment milestone -- the launch of the massively anticipated Xbox 360. As the only television broadcaster going live from four locations across the country, "Countdown to Xbox 360" will be the destination for viewers to get wall-to-wall Xbox 360 coverage. The groundbreaking 3.6 hours of dedicated Xbox 360 programming begins Monday, November 21, 2005, at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT on G4 -- videogame tv.

"We're celebrating this night like New Year's Eve, with a countdown that culminates when the sale of the first Xbox 360 is completed. G4 is ringing in the next generation of gaming with extensive live coverage that will take viewers out of their living rooms and into the excitement of launch events across the country," comments Peter M. Green, Senior Vice President, Programming & Production, G4. "Gamers are anxiously awaiting the launch of the Xbox 360. It is a huge night in the history of video games and a momentous occasion for our viewers."

Joining gamers from around the world who have made the pilgrimage, G4's Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb will host the special, reporting live from the exclusive "Xbox 360: Zero Hour" launch event in the Mojave Desert. Viewers will be granted an all-access pass to this true gaming paradise featuring hundreds of gaming stations, live entertainment and around-the-clock gaming, with the chance to play the full Xbox 360 launch line-up along with other highly anticipated games scheduled for release next year.

Throughout the 3.6-hour countdown, Adam and Morgan will check in with G4 hosts at the three other launch events across the country. Geoff Keighley, reporting from Seattle, will mingle with Microsoft executives as he works to get the inside scoop. Meanwhile, Kristin Holt in New York and Kevin Pereira in Los Angeles will be celebrating on opposite coasts and talking to fans who will be lining up to be among the first to buy the new console.

This unprecedented night of programming will also provide viewers with the ultimate buyer's guide for the new console. "Countdown to Xbox 360" takes an in-depth look at the making of the 360, features interviews with key industry experts, and reveals reviews, previews, tips and tricks for the new Xbox 360 games. The special will culminate in the sale of the first Xbox 360 when the next generation video game system hits retail stores nation wide.

"When it comes to 'Countdown to Xbox 360', we're depending on G4 to deliver comprehensive and captivating coverage capable of reaching both the mainstream consumer as well as the avid fan," said Peter Moore, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Publishing at Xbox.

Tune in to "Countdown to Xbox 360" Monday, November 21 beginning at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT on G4 -- videogame tv.

About G4

G4 is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all things video games. G4 airs all-original programming that covers every aspect of the video game culture. Shows feature breaking industry news, reviews, the hottest games, gear and technology, celebrity interviews, insider opinions and the underground trends that feed the video game generation. Launched in April 2002, G4 is available in 53 million cable and satellite homes nationwide. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and is owned by Comcast Corporation. To learn more, log onto www.g4tv.com.

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