The original host of X-Play, Adam Sessler, is under fire for being dehumanizing and dismissive of gay people. But why? Was X-Play a parody of investigative news? Or was it a show about music? Did the show have a chat feature? Was it defunct from some other reason? Regardless, we must ask ourselves: “What happened to X-Play?”
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X-Play was cancelled
X-Play was canceled by G4 on Monday after airing over 1,000 episodes. The show was co-hosted by Adam Sessler, who previously hosted GameSpot TV. The show has undergone numerous name changes over the years, including renaming it to GameSpot TV. It had previously aired on ZDTV and TechTV. X-Play’s cancellation comes as a surprise to fans, who have grown to love the show.
X-Play was a parody of investigative news
The parody of investigative news shows is an extremely popular form of entertainment for the gaming industry. This show was produced by Adam Savage and David Morgan and originally aired on G4. The show’s writers and host, Bob, have written over 400 episodes and garnered more than a million viewers. They’ve tackled serious topics, such as the over-sexualization of video games and the prevalence of achievement whores. They have also covered the life of competitive gamer Steve Wiebe, whose career was made famous by his appearance on the show.
X-Play had a chat feature
G4 first integrated the X-Play chat feature into the broadcast of its shows on November 6, 2006. The concept was similar to that of the production of Star Trek 2.0. The users could type messages into a window during the review. These messages were moderated to meet broadcast standards. The chat function was later redesigned and displayed on the left-hand side of the screen. During the series’ first two seasons, X-Play aired four new episodes a week.
X-Play had a musical segment
X-Play had a musical segment that parodied late-night TV music informercials, such as Now That’s What I Call Music! The show also had compilations of video game voice-overs, including one episode featuring Michael Rapaport as Batman. The segment also featured popular video game boss battles, like King Bowser from Super Mario Bros. or Ganon from Resident Evil 4. The episode also had a musical segment and a story about the making of the game X-Play: The Game.
X-Play had a ratings system
In the past, X-Play has had a ratings system, but it has since reverted to the old “out of five” scale. This has some critics upset, but it seems unfair to put a negative label on a show about video games. Adam Sessler, the host of the show, argues that scores are not reviews, and instead reflect the hosts’ opinion. So, what does X-Play’s system mean?
X-Play had a set design
X-Play had a unique set design. The stage featured curtains that wrapped around the entire set. In addition to the curtains, there were decorative glass balls all over the floor. Adam and Morgan joked about tripping over the balls! In addition to its original set design, the show also featured special effects. The set was designed to look like the X-Play logo. It also featured a large flat screen monitor in the background.
X-Play featured gaming celebrities
Among the many celebrities who were recently featured at X-Play were Rosario Dawson, Jason Bateman, and Jania Gavankar. The talented actress and musician is well-known for her role as Luna Garza on the hit television series True Blood. In addition to her acting work, she has also been involved in various other games, such as Rock Band and the critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed.