PXG
PXG was a television show created by Prism Entertainment for Jetix in the United Kingdom which covered "the latest in gaming reviews, hints, tips and cheats". It was presented by, directed by and starred Kentaro Suyama. The show started in January, 2005.
Programming
The name "PXG" was an acronym derived from the 3 main home console video games in stores at the time i.e. Playstation 2, Xbox and Gamecube. Each episode featured Kentaro and his CGI animated assistant "Game Girl" (voiced by Haruka Kuroda) reviewing various games and accessories.
Original Series (2005 - 2006)
The original schedule was as follows:
Monday: Big in Japan: This segment discussed the latest popular games and systems in Japan, for example the launch of the Nintendo DS or the PlayStation Portable.
Tuesday: Mobile Madness: This segment focused on handhelds and their associated games. The first half discussed accessories and game rating previews while the second contained reviews.
Wednesday: Konsole Kids: This segment focused on consoles and their associated games. The first half was a Gameshow held within a caravan where gamers presented their replays of games they had played and their performance would be rated. If Kentaro enjoyed the replay then the gamer would win a supposed holiday on a tropical island and if not, then they would be subjected to a penalty involving flatulence.
