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    We didn't get TechTV or G4 at home until around the time they merged. I remember watching c|net Sunday mornings on USA back in the 90's, but that was so limited in comparison to a whole network. By the time we got G4 it was alright, but since has completely gone to almost complete garbage. I did manage to catch a few episodes of Icons, Cinematech, Game Makers, and some other stuff I can't recall too well. A DVD set would be nice to see instead of letting these documentary shows disappearing.
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    Since the topic was bumped, I guess I'll give my perspective on G4 as a network.

    I mostly paid attention to them starting in 2006 or so, which I believe was a bit into the post-TechTV merger. At the time, people were saying it already jumped the shark, but thinking about it, and recalling the old "Icons", "Cinematech" and remembering when the block was MAJORLY gaming-oriented rather than the grand total of 2 shows they didn't cancel...

    I remember when Ninja Warrior was on and I kinda appreciated it - back when it was a sort of "break from the norm" and it was technically still "gaming" in a sense. However, things started to get stupid once they started showing reruns of "Lost", "Heroes" and "Cops". Now, Cops is practically ALL THEY AIR. It's pathetic - they'd probably get more ratings airing the friggin' DiC Video game adaptation cartoon line. They GET mroe ratings from X-Play and Attack of the Show, yet refuse to acknowledge their "Genre shift" as a grave error. Sadly, a similar thing more or less happened to the one other Network I used to watch often - Cartoon Network - back in 2009. Thus, I've grown cynical of TV Networks.

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    Looking for these too, bitgamer only has season 1 now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HappehLemons View Post
    Better than Icons

    http://www.onnetworks.com/videos/play-value

    Watch 'em

    I had no clue Icons had so many episodes though, I'll have to go hunting for some later.
    I tried, and sorry to say, these suck big time. The people are clearly actors reading a script, and doing a lousy job. I get the VH1 rip-off, but they are going for the masses with material that honestly the masses don't care about. You'd think video game history would be a subject they don't have to dumb down for stupid. G4 Icons was a good quality program, with actual gaming experts, and could keep you interested.
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    I really should've snagged the entire collection that was posted on Usenet when I had the chance. As is, all I got is the following:

    CGE2003onPulse.avi
    Filter-Episode221-Best_Old_School_Console_Games.avi
    Icons-Episode221-Final_Fantasy.avi
    Icons-Episode307-Game_Boy.avi
    Icons-Episode206-The_Legend_Of_Zelda.avi
    Icons-Episode301-Music_Games.avi
    Icons-Episode302-Sega_Dreamcast.avi
    Icons-Episode208-Arcade.avi
    Icons-Episode219-Mega_Man.avi
    Icons-Episode214-The_Crash.avi
    Icons-Episode220-Yuji_Naka.avi
    Icons-Episode222-Dungeons_And_Dragons.avi
    Icons-Episode306-Electronic_Arts.avi
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    I'm looking for an invite to bitgamer so I can download season 1. Anyone who can help me pls send me a PM or you can email me at grobles87@hotmail.com. I'm dying to see Icons again. I loved the Final Fantasy episode, but it's just impossible to find now.

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    Talking Reviving G4 Icons

    I suddenly had an idea. I'd like to revive as much as we can the show. So, anyone with episodes can send me a PM? I'm downloading season 1 from bitgamer already, but I'm looking for seasons 2 and 3. Season 4 is going to be the big challenge.

    My idea is to post all the episodes in my personal MU Premium account and post them in a particular forum thread like taringa or vagos with all the links. Any other good gaming forums are also welcome (maybe pspiso as well?)That way it's going to be easier for other people who are interested in Icons (trust me, there are a lot) to find the eps all in one place and download them.

    Anyone interested can PM me here or send me an email to grobles87@hotmail.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grobles87 View Post
    I suddenly had an idea. I'd like to revive as much as we can the show. So, anyone with episodes can send me a PM? I'm downloading season 1 from bitgamer already, but I'm looking for seasons 2 and 3. Season 4 is going to be the big challenge.

    My idea is to post all the episodes in my personal MU Premium account and post them in a particular forum thread like taringa or vagos with all the links. Any other good gaming forums are also welcome (maybe pspiso as well?)That way it's going to be easier for other people who are interested in Icons (trust me, there are a lot) to find the eps all in one place and download them.

    Anyone interested can PM me here or send me an email to grobles87@hotmail.com
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    meh!!
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    I think the G4 froums keeps boards up for all of their old shows. That might be a good place to start for building a list of some kind.

    EDIT: Actually, a full list of episodes and their topics has already been populated on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icons_(TV_series)

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    Looks like some games had some of the episodes included:

    * Episode 112, "Sid Meier,"was put in the game of the year edition of Civilization IV.
    * Episode 116, "John Madden NFL Football," was featured as part of the Madden 2005: Collector's Edition for PlayStation 2.
    * Episode 117, "Splinter Cell," was featured on the Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory collectors disc for the PlayStation 2.
    * Episode 219, "Mega Man," was featured on the Nintendo GameCube and Xbox versions of Mega Man Anniversary Collection (Though some of the content featured in the original episode that was unrelated to Mega Man or Capcom was removed).
    * Episode 223, "Castlevania," was featured in Castlevania: Curse of Darkness for PS2 and Xbox.
    * Episode 310, "The DOOM Franchise," was featured on the Doom 3 Collectors Edition for Xbox
    Kinda makes me want to buy some of those now just for the eps.
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    meh!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Famidrive-16 View Post
    Looks like some games had some of the episodes included:



    Kinda makes me want to buy some of those now just for the eps.
    Not sure if that Castlevania one is true or not. I've played Curse of Darkness inside and out, this is the first I've known of such a thing. I can't seem to find any information on it either. Granted, this is the PS2 version I'm using, maybe it's in the XBox version.

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    meh!!
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    Well I spent about a week uploading the ones I have listed above to general.chaos assuming he'd be able to share them out to all y'all in some way.

    That being said, I got them off Usenet, and I suppose I could upload them back if given enough time. I don't do Torrents for the most part.

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