Expanding theirvideo gamecoverage, I just got sent a press release announcing that MTV has acquired exclusive programming rights to some ofScrewAttack.com’sprogramming — which is to be added to the GameTrailers lineup.Laguna BeachScrewAttack ftw?
GameTrailers (GT), a division of Viacom Inc.’s (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) MTV Networks, today announced the addition of ScrewAttack.com content to its expansive video programming lineup for gamers. ScrewAttack, the online producer of popular, game centric videos such as “The Angry Video Game Nerd” and “Video Game Vault,” will premier exclusive weekly shows on GT beginning Thursday, February 8. GT delivers an expansive program offering that includes high-quality original editorial, a deep library of publisher-produced game trailers, robust user-generated content, and now – through the partnership with ScrewAttack – premium third party gaming content.
Don’t worry Dtoid faithful, we’ve still managed toescapethe vice-like grip of corporate America. Enjoy your independent gaming while you’re able to. Check out the full press release and details after the jump.
Press release:
MTV NETWORKS’ GAMETRAILERS ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SCREWATTACK PROGRAMMING
Entertaining, Fan-Favorite Shows Such as “The Angry Video Game Nerd”Expand GT’s Programming Lineup for Gamers
About GameTrailersGameTrailers (GT) is the premier online destination for broadcast quality video game media. GT delivers timely, high resolution broadband video content for gamers that includes product features and reviews; video game movie trailers; GameTrailers Television (GTTV) coverage of news and events; interviews with industry thought leaders, and more. GT has a robust community that features user-generated content, so gamers can talk to friends and share media such as fan movies,machinima and daily blogs. GT has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.About MTV NetworksMTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 130 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services – MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, with all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 100 interactive properties worldwide, including GameTrailers.com, IFILM, Neopets, Xfire, Y2M, and online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services. MTV Networks also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.
