Cheat!
Encyclopedia
Cheat! is a TV show
on G4
(formerly G4techTV
) that provides cheat codes, strategies, and other hidden features for video games. The show is hosted by Kristin Adams (née Holt), who replaced original host Cory Rouse in January 2005. After a nearly 18-month hiatus, new episodes of Cheat! began airing in December 2008. Cheat! last aired February 19, 2009 on G4
to have them sponsor the show. Cheat was now officially known as "Cheat, Pringles Gamer's Guides". Cheat was one of G4's most popular shows. In certain episodes Rouse would leave the studio and film on location based on the game he was reviewing. Notable episodes of these years include Rouse getting advice from the staff at Tips and Tricks magazine, looking at Knights of the Old Republic
as a Jedi Knight
and Sith Lord, and looking at The Matrix
.
. While many shows on both networks were cancelled, Cheat! survived the merger and production continued on the newest season. In summer of 2004, after a dispute, Pringles ended its sponsorship of Cheat. G4TechTV continued to produce the remainder of the season with the original Cheat logo and the name was changed back to Cheat. G4TechTV promised a relaunch next season. Rouse looked at more games into the fall as the season wrapped up, including driving around in a Jeep
looking at The Simpsons: Hit and Run and playing James Bond
with G4tv.com
host Tina Wood
looking at Everything or Nothing
. The season finale aired in October, which was dedicated to Doom 3
. After the October episode, Rouse left the show.
contestant Kristin Holt was quietly hired to replace Cory Rouse. New episodes were produced with Holt in the winter on a new set. In February, the new season of Cheat! was announced to premiere in spring, with a new host and set. The new season and format launched with an episode dedicated to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
marked Holt's debut on G4. She was met with mixed reactions, with many fans believing she was a poor replacement for Rouse, whereas others were more welcoming. G4 made a season with her, which wasn't as successful, presumably due to G4 already losing much of its audience since the merger. The new episodes were all dedicated to one game, where before different games would be included in each episode. Holt also stayed in studio every episode, while Rouse left on location. At the conclusion of the season in the fall, Cheat! was again put on hiatus.
In summer of 2006, G4 announced that Cheat! would be renewed for another season. The G-Spot 60 second segments that aired during commercial breaks began filming Holt, on the Attack of the Show set, giving a cheat for a specific game before the season aired. For an unspecified reason, the segments were briefly hosted by X-Play
s Morgan Webb
, leading fans to believe Holt either left the show or was fired. Holt later appeared on the segments, and the season premiered in mid July, hosted by Holt. The new season was filmed in the Attack of the Show studio, and the premiere brought back the concept of many games in every episode. The season finale aired in December.
In June 2008, G4 began a new morning block of programming, titled "G4 Rewind." Among other classic or cancelled G4 and Tech-TV programs that were shown, older episodes of Cheat! (generally episodes produced before 2006, and re-edited for additional commercials) aired at different times, in addition to the newer repeats still showing in the afternoon. Only episodes hosted by Holt appeared in this block of programming, which presumably came to an end in September 2008.
After a long hiatus, it was confirmed on G4's website that new episodes of Cheat! would begin airing in December, 2008. The show disappeared from G4's schedule after February 19, 2009.
, where Kristin Adams (who changed her name from Holt following her marriage) gives cheats of one game per segment (with the exception of bundled games like The Orange Box
). It was assumed that Cheat! would continue exclusively as an X-Play segment, however, beginning December 8, 2008, ten new episodes of the half-hour show began to air at 9:30am (EST) for two consecutive weeks. In addition, the "live" Cheat! segments continue to air on X-Play.
On Wednesday, June 11, 2008, X-Play
held a Grand Theft Auto IV
"Cheat! Special", which abandoned most of X-Plays usual programming in order to devote an entire episode to tips and strategies for that specific game. Adams appeared several times on the show, as opposed to her usual once-an-episode appearance, and replayed all of the GTA IV Cheat! segments to date. T-Squared and Mr. Sark, also of X-Play, hosted segments related to the game. The show was somewhat similar to the Cheat! TV-show, but was more in line with X-Plays usual format.
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
on G4
G4 (TV channel)
G4, also known as G4 TV, is an American cable- and satellite-television channel originally geared primarily toward young adult viewers, originally based on the world of video games...
(formerly G4techTV
G4techTV
G4techTV was a cable and satellite channel resulting from a merger between Comcast-owned G4 and TechTV. The headquarters is based in Los Angeles...
) that provides cheat codes, strategies, and other hidden features for video games. The show is hosted by Kristin Adams (née Holt), who replaced original host Cory Rouse in January 2005. After a nearly 18-month hiatus, new episodes of Cheat! began airing in December 2008. Cheat! last aired February 19, 2009 on G4
The Cory Rouse era
Cheat! was one of the first shows to be on G4 when it launched in spring 2002. Host Cory Rouse would give tips and cheats on a couple of games from the studio in the early episodes. In fall 2002, G4 made a deal with PringlesPringles
Pringles is a brand of potato and wheat based snacks originally developed by Procter & Gamble. Pringles are sold in more than 140 countries and have yearly sales of more than...
to have them sponsor the show. Cheat was now officially known as "Cheat, Pringles Gamer's Guides". Cheat was one of G4's most popular shows. In certain episodes Rouse would leave the studio and film on location based on the game he was reviewing. Notable episodes of these years include Rouse getting advice from the staff at Tips and Tricks magazine, looking at Knights of the Old Republic
Knights of the Old Republic
There have been a number of Knights of the Old Republic products.* Tales of the Jedi: Knights of the Old Republic, a 1990s comic book miniseries* Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, a role playing Star Wars video game released in 2003...
as a Jedi Knight
Jedi Knight
"Jedi Knight" may refer to:*Jedi, Star Wars franchise fictional character*Jedi Knights *Jedi census phenomenonSee also:* Star Wars: Jedi Knight series...
and Sith Lord, and looking at The Matrix
The Matrix
The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction-action film written and directed by Larry and Andy Wachowski, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, and Hugo Weaving...
.
Following the merger of G4 and TechTV
In spring of 2004, G4 announced a merge with TechTVTechTV
TechTV was a 24-hour cable and satellite channel based in San Francisco featuring news and shows about computers, technology, and the Internet. In 2004, it merged with the G4 gaming channel which ultimately dissolved TechTV programming...
. While many shows on both networks were cancelled, Cheat! survived the merger and production continued on the newest season. In summer of 2004, after a dispute, Pringles ended its sponsorship of Cheat. G4TechTV continued to produce the remainder of the season with the original Cheat logo and the name was changed back to Cheat. G4TechTV promised a relaunch next season. Rouse looked at more games into the fall as the season wrapped up, including driving around in a Jeep
Jeep
Jeep is an automobile marque of Chrysler . The first Willys Jeeps were produced in 1941 with the first civilian models in 1945, making it the oldest off-road vehicle and sport utility vehicle brand. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover which is the second...
looking at The Simpsons: Hit and Run and playing James Bond
James Bond
James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
with G4tv.com
G4tv.com
G4tv.com, also known as G4tv: The Show or simply G4tv, is a weekly video game talk show that aired on G4 and was produced by Laura Foy. The questions and polls used on the show were from the G4tv.com discussion forums live chatroom and were on any topic concerning games or the technology of gaming...
host Tina Wood
Tina Wood
Tina Wood is a former co-host of the interactive gaming show G4tv.com on G4. She served in this role alongside Laura Foy, Geoff Keighley, and previously Scot Rubin...
looking at Everything or Nothing
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
007: Everything or Nothing is a third-person shooter video game, where the player controls James Bond. Bond is modeled after and voiced by the former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, making it his final performance for the character in game and film...
. The season finale aired in October, which was dedicated to Doom 3
Doom 3
Doom 3 is a science fiction horror video game developed by id Software and published by Activision. An example of the first-person shooter genre, Doom 3 was first released for Microsoft Windows on August 3, 2004. The game was later adapted for Linux, as well as being ported by Aspyr Media for Mac...
. After the October episode, Rouse left the show.
The Kristin Holt seasons
In January 2005, former American IdolAmerican Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
contestant Kristin Holt was quietly hired to replace Cory Rouse. New episodes were produced with Holt in the winter on a new set. In February, the new season of Cheat! was announced to premiere in spring, with a new host and set. The new season and format launched with an episode dedicated to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 open world action video game developed by British games developer Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the third 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, the fifth original console release and eighth game overall...
marked Holt's debut on G4. She was met with mixed reactions, with many fans believing she was a poor replacement for Rouse, whereas others were more welcoming. G4 made a season with her, which wasn't as successful, presumably due to G4 already losing much of its audience since the merger. The new episodes were all dedicated to one game, where before different games would be included in each episode. Holt also stayed in studio every episode, while Rouse left on location. At the conclusion of the season in the fall, Cheat! was again put on hiatus.
In summer of 2006, G4 announced that Cheat! would be renewed for another season. The G-Spot 60 second segments that aired during commercial breaks began filming Holt, on the Attack of the Show set, giving a cheat for a specific game before the season aired. For an unspecified reason, the segments were briefly hosted by X-Play
X-Play
X-Play is a TV program about video games, known for its reviews and comedy skits...
s Morgan Webb
Morgan Webb
Morgan Ailis Webb is a co-host and senior segment producer of the G4 show X-Play, and host of the show G4 Underground...
, leading fans to believe Holt either left the show or was fired. Holt later appeared on the segments, and the season premiered in mid July, hosted by Holt. The new season was filmed in the Attack of the Show studio, and the premiere brought back the concept of many games in every episode. The season finale aired in December.
In June 2008, G4 began a new morning block of programming, titled "G4 Rewind." Among other classic or cancelled G4 and Tech-TV programs that were shown, older episodes of Cheat! (generally episodes produced before 2006, and re-edited for additional commercials) aired at different times, in addition to the newer repeats still showing in the afternoon. Only episodes hosted by Holt appeared in this block of programming, which presumably came to an end in September 2008.
After a long hiatus, it was confirmed on G4's website that new episodes of Cheat! would begin airing in December, 2008. The show disappeared from G4's schedule after February 19, 2009.
As a segment of
X-Play Beginning in January 2008, aside the weekday episode reruns, Cheat! is now a segment of X-PlayX-Play
X-Play is a TV program about video games, known for its reviews and comedy skits...
, where Kristin Adams (who changed her name from Holt following her marriage) gives cheats of one game per segment (with the exception of bundled games like The Orange Box
The Orange Box
The Orange Box is a video game compilation for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Mac OS X and PlayStation 3. The Windows and Xbox 360 versions were produced and published by Valve Corporation and released on October 10, 2007 as a boxed retail copy...
). It was assumed that Cheat! would continue exclusively as an X-Play segment, however, beginning December 8, 2008, ten new episodes of the half-hour show began to air at 9:30am (EST) for two consecutive weeks. In addition, the "live" Cheat! segments continue to air on X-Play.
On Wednesday, June 11, 2008, X-Play
X-Play
X-Play is a TV program about video games, known for its reviews and comedy skits...
held a Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV is a 2008 open world action video game published by Rockstar Games, and developed by British games developer Rockstar North. It has been released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles, and for the Windows operating system...
"Cheat! Special", which abandoned most of X-Plays usual programming in order to devote an entire episode to tips and strategies for that specific game. Adams appeared several times on the show, as opposed to her usual once-an-episode appearance, and replayed all of the GTA IV Cheat! segments to date. T-Squared and Mr. Sark, also of X-Play, hosted segments related to the game. The show was somewhat similar to the Cheat! TV-show, but was more in line with X-Plays usual format.