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Congrats: Adam Sessler gets promoted to Editor-in-Chief of G4 Games Content photo

Say whatever you want about Adam Sessler (and because you're hiding behind the Internet, you very well may). But having hung out with him on a few occassions, I can confirm that he's good people. And he also knows his games. 

So it's good news to hear that the X-Play host has been promoted to Editor-in-Chief of G4 Games Content. He'll now be keeping an eye on all editorial content for X-Play, as well as overseeing the gaming content for the entire G4 network. Sessler will continue to host X-Play, and I hope will continue his weekly online rants, as I'm easily amused. 

I look forward to congratulating Adam in person, and the confused look on his face as he knows he remembers me from somewhere but can't quite figure it out. (Hint: It involved drinks. But doesn't it always?)

“X-PLAY” HOST AND GAMING INDUSTRY VETERAN ADAM SESSLER
PROMOTED TO EDITOR IN CHIEF, G4 GAMES CONTENT

                                                                           
Los Angeles, CA. December 17, 2008 – “X-Play” host and one of the most respected names in videogame journalism, Adam Sessler, has been promoted to Editor-in-Chief, G4 Games Content.   In his new role, Sessler will oversee editorial content for “X-Play,” the most watched videogame show on television, as well as all gaming content for the network.  Sessler will continue to serve as host of “X-Play,” along with Morgan Webb. The announcement was made today by Neal Tiles, President, G4.

On “X-Play,” Sessler brings fans the latest news and information on the constantly evolving world of gaming, including live demos of the titles gamers are most excited to see, exclusive interviews with the biggest names in videogames, sneak peeks at games still in development and behind-the-scenes profiles with gaming’s biggest developers. Sessler leads daily comprehensive coverage for the network, as well as news gathering from key industry events such as CES, E3 and Tokyo Game Show.  

Sessler has been front and center on the most watched videogame shows on television for over 10 years including nearly 1,000 episodes as the host of “X-Play.” Prior to “X-Play,” Sessler hosted “Extended Play” and “Gamespot TV” for TechTV and ZDTV respectively. Throughout his career he has conducted interviews with the industry’s top luminaries, secured an unprecedented number of exclusives and broken numerous news stories on “X-Play.”

“Adam is an incredible resource and has helped position G4 and “X-Play” as the center of the gaming universe,” said Neal Tiles, President G4 TV.  “We are lucky to have an industry expert with his experience, wisdom and passion, as well as his strong relationships throughout the gaming community, leading our team.”







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Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:23
Sharpless
Good for him. I think he's a smart guy. He deserves it.
Iron Dragon's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:24
Iron Dragon
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Adam Sessler is the only person at G4 who actually qualifies as a gamer.

Also on a side note I hope Kevin Pereira and Attack of the Show burn in hell.
bogart27's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:29
bogart27
Hey! Kevin Pereira has nice hair.
Muddy Waterz's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:34
Muddy Waterz
Glad that its Adam.
Furyfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:39
Furyfire
Go Ses!
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:39
MrSadistic
Too bad G4/X-Play will still continue to not be good (read: suck).
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:40
Dr Milkdad
I call him Sholders
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:41
Niero
I love Adam. That guy's the real deal. Golf claps!
Cacophony's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:41
Cacophony
He's the only host from that network I still like. Sadly, it seems whenever I'm watching G4 or XPlay (which is really never these days) he isnt around and that terrible Morgan Webb or some other obnoxious fool is on.

Oh well. Hurray for Adam Sessler!
AwesomeToph's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:42
AwesomeToph
He's good people, knows his game, and is geek-hot.
necrozen's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:47
necrozen
I stopped watching G4 after they fucked it all up, but if I did watch it, it would be something to do with him. Ive always enjoyed his energy.
VGFreak1225's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:47
VGFreak1225
I'll admit, I've been reduced to watching the videos on G4's website than watching G4 at all (and those videos are only the occasional XPlay previews and reviews), but Adam is still one of the most recognizable icons in his field and I am glad to see him suceeding.
Woocifer's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:54
Woocifer
I like Adam, I think he's a pretty good guy as well, I'm happy for him :)
gamadaya's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 16:57
gamadaya
Fact: Everyone on earth loves Adam Sessler.
Slique's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:00
Slique
I can't stand X-Play, but good on him nonetheless.
Coltronathon5000's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:04
Coltronathon5000
bring back tech tv
RAB's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:08
RAB
thats a nice hat
parrothead's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:08
parrothead
Congats Adam! Please introduce me to Morgan! I am addicted to exclamation points lately!!!!
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:12
Red TheHaze Veron
Congrats! Time for a shoop from the past!!!
Tron's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:17
Tron
glad its Adam and not Morgan. God, I can't stand her. or anyone else on that network, really.
chibimono's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:26
chibimono
Good for him! I heart me some Adam. But I hope this won't mean we'll see less of him on X-Play because he'll be too busy having to handle his new workload. I pretty much watch X-Play for him. :D
austenw's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:43
austenw
Congrats Adam! The guy's a veritable genius and I love his rants.
eternalplayer2345's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:52
eternalplayer2345
I know he is actually passionate about game so g4 may regrain some of the former glory, congreat ses you earned it.
GameraTheGreat's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:57
GameraTheGreat
Good job Adam....at least someone with integrity and knowledge will actually fill this "particular" executive role....if only the rest of professional America would subscribe to this whacky/zany thinking...who knows where we'd be?!
cousinike's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 17:57
cousinike
I'm really happy for him I have been watching him since extended play was on and it was just him sitting in an arcade in frisco doing reviews, Then Morgan came and I thought he was for sure getting kicked off the show... Good to see I was wrong... LOVE YA ADAM!
Riegel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 18:02
Riegel88
I miss TechTV =\
Aifel's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 18:07
Aifel
Glad to see someone noticed the "good people" thing.

Also, yay.
ChrisTalcastles's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 18:41
ChrisTalcastles
Fuck yes! Ivbeen right there supporting adam since the beginning. He totally deserves what he gets and more. He is so good at talking.
Artemus's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 18:48
Artemus
Sessler is one of the more positive things concerning G4 TV...
I met him at E3 in '06, super nice guy.
And he does know his video games.
Is being promoted at G4 a good thing?
Anyway, Sessler is G4!
AlucardX24's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 19:23
AlucardX24
Congrats, Adam Sessler! You're one of the only people I respect on G4. A true gamer.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 19:33
Corak
Good stuff, he's definatly the right choice, and I always enjoy his reviews and rants, always knows what he is talking about.
Violet Son's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 20:07
Violet Son
You guys crack me up. That phrasing of "good people" is at least 100 years old. Probably much older.
Pasco's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 20:39
Pasco
Isn't X-Play the only 'games content' on G4 now anyway?
manasteel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 20:48
manasteel88
@pasco

their website has a lot of gaming content and AotS has some game content. Its not alot but it is more than just XPlay

I personally am not a fan of Sessler's preferences as a Reviewer...but the man does know his games. So its good to see him as EiC at G4.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 21:19
TrailerParkJesus
I don't know if he'll be making any significant changes to the network, but hey good for Adam.
ace of knaves's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 21:23
ace of knaves
I haven't watched G4 in forever, but this still makes me happy. He definitely deserves it.
Coldbrand's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 21:40
Coldbrand
I can't fucking stomach this asshole.
Shin Ra's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 21:52
Shin Ra
wth does an Editor-in-Chief do? an since hes doing both hosting xplay an editing review/content/web-crap/anything that has words in it i supposed you dont do much just another paycheck for adam sizzler =3
luvmysegadc's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 21:53
luvmysegadc
Congrats to the Sess man!

On a side note, lets see if Fox News is stupid enough to bring him on the next time they go on a rant against "porn and murder simulators" in video games.

On a second side note, lets see if Fox News is even stupider to trot out their so called "video game expert", "Dr." (my ass!) Yvonne K. Albright aka, foxnews.com's "sexpert"...

...(I would wrecked that, but would much prefer someone more respectable like Anna David!)
Excel-2011's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 22:07
Excel-2011
*slaps self on cheek*
CountingConflict's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 22:10
CountingConflict
We had a running joke at PAX about Sessler. He was always running around with two body guards... in a convention full of nerds. We assumed that one was to protect Adam, and the other was to protect his receding hairline.

har har


He is nice though, and he knows his shit. Which is more than you can say about 90 percent of industry talent. Grats you balding asshole.
CountingConflict's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 22:11
CountingConflict
Also, I think its safe to say that Sessler is the Alton Brown of the VG industry. He needs to do a show about games thats somewhat similar to Good Eats.
FrankHowley's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 22:36
FrankHowley
I met him at PAX, he's a great guy.
Dr Terror's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 23:02
Dr Terror
Xplay is kinda wank now but Adam is the man. I do wonder if he had any say in being surrounded by attractive, coherent women & fashionable Johnny-every-gamer dudes who both look & sound like gaming is just their job. Sess bleeds it, you can feel it, G4 knows it. Praise for Sessler!
Dr Terror's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/18/2008 23:05
Dr Terror
Chris Gore is the man also, Promote that guy while your at it G4.
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2008 00:26
falinter
The man should be in a high position, he should be deciding what airs and whos on it. Im sure he could turn G4 around if it was under his control.
TehBoognish's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2008 01:32
TehBoognish
He's the only person without a nice rack on G4 I care about.
I am happy for him.

I miss that show with Leo and the other guy. Can't remember his name, too drunk.
bart999's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2008 06:47
bart999
Good for the Sess-man. Except for the Fable 2 goty debacle he's pretty solid.
Vedicardi2's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2008 08:57
Vedicardi2
I've always loved the ses'. Woot.
Druid 01's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2008 09:24
Druid 01
gratz to a real gamer
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