Game Makers | |
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Country of origin | United States |
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Running time | 21–22 minutes (30 minutes w/commercials) |
Original release | |
Network | G4 |
Release | September 4, 2003 – 2006 |
Game Makers is a TV program that aired on G4 from September 4, 2003, [1] to 2006. The series followed the process of video game development, as a company attempts to finish a new video game in time for shipment. Game Makers aired infrequently and was referred to as a "G4 Special Presentation" rather than a separate entity. The series was cancelled and taken off air in early 2006.
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