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[Editor's note: YEEEAAAHHHH BOOOOYYYY! WE SOLD OUT YO! I'M MAKING  ONES OF DOLLARS NOW! -- CTZ]

First of all, I'd like to say that this is not an April Fools joke. I made a pledge earlier in the week not to bother with any of that bullshit for both Ceark & Hamza having to file through the blogs continuously. Now with that said, I have an announcement to make.

Well, by now you have probably read the hard hitting expose on my foray into a world of darkness & possibly illegal GayRaves™ on the front page, but what you did not realize is that it came with a price. "Geraldo Beedog" and I discussed a plan in which they would be able to conduct an interview with me, but I agreed on the condition that I be given the privilege to announce a big Dtoid event. Of course, Geraldo said that it was perfect timing, since they were planning to announce something on April 3rd, but have allowed me to announce it now as G4's embargo was lifted today at noon, fearing that no one would take the announcement seriously today.

So anyway, a little bit of backstory on this information- In February of this year, Ron, Niero, Nick, Colette, Chad, and Geraldo met in San Francisco with Neal Tiles, president of G4, to discuss the future of Destructoid expanding past the Internets and onto the big time television networks. Of course, any hope to do so would be something related to Destructoid itself. So they had an idea. The process of moving onto G4 (but still keeping Destructoid.com, mind you) would be an arduous one, but they made a decision finally.

More after the jump.

 So with that, Destructoid is proud to announce that coming November, G4TV will be airing "dtoid.tv", a 30 minute G4TV show that aims to bring gaming back to the hardcore. This includes a video Podtoid/RetroforceGO!, but shortened, much like Diggnation, news of the day presented in a possibly drunken fashion by Ron Workman & Nick Chester, industry interviews, gameplay videos, and some of the editor features that we know and love (Bargain Bin Laden, Weekend Reading, Games of the Week,) being translated into real-time spoken features. However, they do have a contract with G4 that says that instead of delving fully into a show, they're going to have a series of 10 7-minute segments that will air on Attack of The Show, starting in November. dtoid.tv also plans to showcase community videos, and the first few will be compilations or standalone birthday videos from earlier in the year. More news is coming later, of course.

In case you didn't remember, Niero & the gang have finally purchased a Dtoid office in downtown Miami. This is mainly where the show's production will be run as well. But honestly, that is all I've been told. As a service announcement, I plead you to not email Niero or any of the Dtoid editors with any questions regarding this news, as all of the editors are currently on their way to Cancun, or preparing for Cancun.

However, while this is not to air until November, Dtoid will be showing the first 3 segments over the span of the next few months, starting with this first one, showcasing Butmac's hilarious Dtoid Birthday wishes. Enjoy. Press release below.


dtoid.tv: Butmac's Birthday Video (HD) from demi adejuyigbe on Vimeo.
Fans of the Popular Video Game Website Embark on New Television Adventures with dtoid.tv™
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – (March 31, 2008) – G4TV (NASDAQ: GFTN) today announced that fans of the popular video game website, Destructoid™, will now be able to head to their television for year-round fun with their favorite editors. Destructoid™ will be available as a television show and will build on the celebrated Destructoid™ experience that allows readers to interact with a world famous community.

“dtoid.tv™ really delivers what the readers have been asking for – a unique gaming experience offering a new television experience that readers can engage in. And because each season unfolds differently, every episode will look different than the one before, guaranteeing a fresh experience each day,” said site founder and robot-in-chief, Yanier "Niero" Gonzalez. “From bullshitting with Ron Workman drunk at an E3™ Press Conference to pulling pranks on unsuspecting readers currently reading this completely bullshit press release – these are the great moments in Dtoid™ history that we remember either from growing up with Destructoid™ and the Destructoid™ community. The wonderful reader interaction system adds another layer of fan creativity and nurturing which is the perfect compliment to the base television show. ”

Dtoid.tv™ will be on G4 Television™ in Europe in November of 2008 and available as a standalone show seperate from Attack of The Show™ the next year that builds on the original Destructoid™ experience.







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Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:24
Justice
If this is real, then this is great. Destructoid just keeps reaching higher and higher.
Break the heavens!
Row, Row, Fight The Power!
Artix Lumin's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:24
Artix Lumin
Dude. So. Epically. Awesome!
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:26
Justice
Wait hold up:

"Dtoid.tv™ will be on G4 Television™ in Europe in November of 2008 and available as a standalone show seperate from Attack of The Show™ the next year that builds on the original Destructoid™ experience."

The UK get's to watch it on TV rather than innernetz!
Woop!
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:28
Brian Szabelski
lemon wins most elaborate hoax of 4/1/2008. Well done.
Kif 's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:28
Kif
Dibs on European Consultant Guy. FUCK YOU JIM GB2PODCASTLE!!
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:29
MrSadistic
Hah, seriously. Dtoid can't even get "officially recognized" by Wikipedia, let alone a television channel. I'd still take this site over that piece of crap show that is Attack of the Show. Ugh, why does it still exist?
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:32
Cheeburga
Old.
:]
aborto thefetus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:32
aborto thefetus
FUCK YEAH!!!
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:33
Red TheHaze Veron




BECAUSE HE WANTS TO BE ON IT!!!
aborto thefetus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:34
aborto thefetus
And By fuck yeah, I mean I don't entirely believe you.
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:36
Justice
Same as aborto, I'm a tad skeptical on this one.
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:37
Puppy Licks
“From bullshitting with Ron Workman drunk at an E3™ Press Conference to pulling pranks on unsuspecting readers currently reading this completely bullshit press release – "

Oh destructoid, you are a card.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:37
Brian Szabelski
I don't believe it at all. There is a 1% chance of this happening. IN 5-10 YEARS.

This is selling out. Niero would not do that.
Mecha Rabb's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:39
Mecha Rabb
nipples

niero i want you to see my nipples
NIEROIWANTYOUTOSEEMYNIPPLESIWANTYOUTOSEEMYNIPPLES
brosef's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:44
brosef
Mecha Rabb has a valid point.
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:44
Justice
That was intricate lemon. This hath enlightened me.
Conrad Zimmerman's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:45
Conrad Zimmerman
I do not believe.
vishusdelishus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:47
vishusdelishus
I read the press release...seems legit to me.
Drunkmac's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:48
Drunkmac
YESS YESS I;M ON TV
aborto thefetus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:49
aborto thefetus
Give me five bucks and I'll believe you.
MaximusPaynicus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:52
MaximusPaynicus
Why is this press release not on G4's Press page? Hmm, electro? With this question, I challenge thee!
PrinceofCannedPeaches's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:52
PrinceofCannedPeaches
The press release seems less than real. Maybe because of this:


“dtoid.tv™ really delivers what the readers have been asking for – a unique gaming experience offering a new television experience that readers can engage in."

But still. FREAKING SWEET LOTION BABIES!
wario67's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:53
wario67
It needs to be more then 30 mins.
An hour maybe or hack just get rid of all the other shows on G4TV, have dtiod related showson all the time and your good to go
wario67's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:54
wario67
heck^
njsykora's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:54
njsykora
Ah, I see what you did there.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 19:54
Brian Szabelski
YOU LIE LEMON.






GO AWAY.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:04
Samit Sarkar
Actually, many of the editors aren’t going to Cancun. But don’t email them anyway, because — well, I can only speak for myself — I certainly knew nothing about this. This would be quite an elaborate hoax, lemon.

Also, I’ve never seen a press release that used a form of “bullshit” twice.
ZeroTolo's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:09
ZeroTolo
I just want to know how he managed block quotes in a cblog.
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:11
Spartacus
lemmun wins
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:12
ArrestedDeveloper
You put more effort into fake blogs than I do my real ones.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:21
Sharpless
I fully believe you.
MaxVest's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:23
MaxVest
I am willing to pay up to $1.99 for original DLC such as this. Thank you, dtoid.tv!
mid3vol's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:27
mid3vol
butmac's video is fucking awesome. it made my day, you have no idea.
Artix Lumin's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:31
Artix Lumin
OMG HE IS TRUE!!!
Hoygeit's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:40
Hoygeit
So fantasic.
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:40
Brian Szabelski
Told you it was a lie.
the GAMEGOBLIN's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 20:44
the GAMEGOBLIN
Sir, I applaud you. Greatest fake ever.
Aziel13's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:01
Aziel13
YAY! Tivo
Elitechief27's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:08
Elitechief27
What is this Dtoid? All I know is Foxtiod
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:10
Snaileb
You had me at Butmac.
iRaf 's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:13
iRaf
"From bullshitting with Ron Workman drunk at an E3™ Press Conference to pulling pranks on unsuspecting readers currently reading this completely bullshit press release"
Velt's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:13
Velt
I want to believe.
But I cant...
JJ Rage's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:23
JJ Rage
Lemon, you lack the ability to author a convincing press release.
Riegel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:25
Riegel88
I call bullshit!
-D-'s Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:33
-D-
I get the joke!

Butmac's video is definitely not HD!

Right? Right?!
Kotua's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:39
Kotua
I doubt Destructoid content would be unfiltered with a PG rating.
Still, nice job there. I did want to believe.
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 21:41
007
You've lied to me....



Why would you lie to me?
Zac Bentz's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 22:11
Zac Bentz
WHO GIVES SHITS ABOUT TVS ANYWAYS SHEESH!
michiyoyoshiku's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 22:15
michiyoyoshiku
Best april fools ever

becuase you said it wasn't
Brian Szabelski's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/01/2008 22:25
Brian Szabelski
I CALLED IT.
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