Ubisoft unveiled a new gaming-centered channel, gTV. The channel launches on the 15th April on Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. gTV will feature a number of original programmes every week with comedy, chat, behind-the-scenes and other gaming related content. The channel will feature content from across gaming and not just content that concerns Ubisoft.
A few shows have been previewed and revealed including a talk-show, hosted by Jay-Ann Lopez. Versus, hosted by Frankie Ward, one of Britain’s most popular esports hosts, brings together a raft of Twitch & YouTube stars to compete with one another for gaming glory.
Cafe XP
One of the most interesting shows revealed is Cafe XP, an improvised comic entertainment show hosted by actor and comedian Babatunde Aleshe. Celebrities such as Asim Chaudhry (People Just Do Nothing, what a show), Elz The Witch and Julia Hardy will share their passion for gaming whilst showing off their skills and undertaking some light-hearted challenges in the relaxed, irreverent Cafe XP atmosphere.
Another show, Fragments, takes a look at human-interest stories across an array of topics across the esports scene and finally ‘aRTY’ a social first episodic series focusing on artists’ work inspired by videogames, featuring graffiti artist Flake and more to be announced.
A Word from the Host with the Most
“It’s been a pleasure to be part of this unique project from the start” Jay-Ann Lopez, gTV Talk Show Host and CEO & Founder of Black Girl Gamers, commented.
“So many of us at Ubisoft are proud players, proud to be part of video game culture. Our intent with gTV is to honour this form of entertainment, sharing stories tied to our games, but also the ones that left a mark on us as players,” said Geoffroy Sardin, EMEA Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Ubisoft. “We have chosen My Accomplice and So Press because we love their work and their unique way of telling inspiring and entertaining stories. We wanted to see that applied to the video games industry.”
For more information on the project, including details on initial programming and the aims of the channel visit the official page here
