Post by leunas on Dec 4, 2006 18:55:14 GMT -5
Pro competition gaming circuit World Series of Video Games will be airing coverage from its 2006 season on CBS, the first major U.S. broadcast network to cover the WSVG.
In addition to the deal with CBS, WSVG has arranged airtime on cable and satellite networks CSTV (College Sports Television) and VOOM HD Networks’ Gameplay HD. MTV had previously aired WSVG coverage in mid-November.
On December 30, CBS will air They Got Game, Stars of the World Series of Video Games Presented by Intel. The program will feature the stories of five competitive gamers, including Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel.
The multiple deals with the networks will bring over 20 hours of WSVG programming to U.S. audiences. International distribution is also being arranged.
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