Fruit Brute Invades NYC: Grills Microsoft and Logo
So, I'm heading back up to the Big Apple again this weekend to help out with an MTV project for their online program, The G Hole (don't say it!). I will be interviewing a representative from the Logo Network and hopefully someone from the Microsoft camp about the addition of Logo content to XBLM. The folks at MTV have been kind enough to let me ask whatever questions I want to the reps so I wanted to open it up to you guys and see if there's any questions you would like answered. Now remember, this is strictly about Logo content being on XBLM, so I can't ask any questions like "Will Frank West come out of the closet or at least appear nude in Dead Rising 2?" As hilarious as that would be, I'm going to try and maintain a modicum of professionalism.
Something else we're hoping to get is some opinions from gamers on the subject, especially gay gamers! So, if you live in the NYC area and could make it to Times Square on Friday afternoon, let me know in the comments section and I'll get back to you about details. Thanks!
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Posted to Hot Stuff, Miscellany on 20 June 2007
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I'm curious as to who or what part of the company even suggested the idea of carrying it for XBLA, it makes me seriously think of getting a 360.
I'd be interested to find out if they have to consider this "adult content" or have some sort of stupid "may offend some viewers" disclaimer.
Also, does Logo plan on creating any XBLM-specific content, like maybe a GayGamer show (hint-hint)? I'd definitely pick up a 360 for that.
You could try asking if a) Microsoft will be bringing the service to countries other than the US, and what follows of b) if MTV will also be bringing Logo outside of the US.
I'm biased because I think Australia should have both - but realistically I know we'll never have either.. For a while a small satellite provider offered a butchered version of Out (Canadian Network) locally, but it sort of disappeared into the ether..
Australia has our 10% as well :p
The press release that was originally posted seemed to talk only about access to the shows via XBLM. I presume you're already planning to ask "but what about games?" ;)
Assuming they say yes to that, it would be interesting to see how much they've thought about the idea of games for gays. "How would a game aimed at an LGBT audience differ from one aimed at a straight audience".
I'll be there! (haha) Can't wait to see ya!
I don't know... I downloaded some episodes of US of Ant and Coming Out Stories from iTunes and the shows were pretty dumb.
I can't speak for any of the other shows, except that they too often sound like tired gay versions of other shows that have been done countles times. And the perspective (as far as I've seen) is so limited. So homoginized and mainstream.
Where's the damn outrage?! Tens of thousands of LGBT people are fleeing Poland because of institutionalized persecution, and Logo's new show is Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple In All The World.
But I suppose logo wouldn't be making its way to XBL if its shows weren't mostly fluff.
And what kind of gaming-specific content are they going to produce? I'd love to see some conversations and reviews from a queer persepctive. Something just a little raw, maybe?
Hey, I'm actually in New York! So I can come down to Times Square too! Despite the fact that I dislike how crowded is there...