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XLEAGUE.TV was a broadcast production unit owned by The New World Assembly Group, creating and providing content on its primary subject of Video Games. It covered competitive video gaming by providing coverage for organisers including the Electronic Sports League and United Kingdom eSports Association. ==History== XLEAGUE.TV was launched on Sky channel 291, on 16 May 2007.〔(“XLEAGUE.TV Launches Tomorrow”, Oli Welsh, ''gamesindustry.biz'' 15 May 2007 ) retrieved 11 February 2009〕 The channel partnered with EVS Broadcast Equipment, to use its live outside broadcast digital video production systems on television productions.〔(“XLEAGUE.TV Partners With EVS”, Jan Harris, ''IPTV Watch'' 30 July 2007 ) retrieved 12 February 2009〕 Fresh new programming was announced to air alongside its existing line-up of shows. This was the result of community feedback from its viewers.〔("XLEAGUE.TV Listens To Community", ''MCV'' 14 August 2007 ) retrieved 11 February 2009〕 On 12 October 2007, the channel announced that it was partnering with fellow UK tournament organisers, (Enemy Down ) to run a series of team games for titles including Counter-Strike: Source in the Packard Bell European Open, which the hardware manufacturer will be supporting with prizes.〔("Enemy Down Partners With XLEAGUE.TV", ''yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk'' 12 October 2007 ) retrieved 11 February 2009〕 On 8 November 2007, XLEAGUE.TV announced a brand alliance with the Alex Zane Breakfast Show on UK radio station, XFM.〔("XEAGUE.TV Announces Brand Alliance With XFM", ''marketingservicestalk.com'' 08 Nov 2007 ) retrieved 12 February 2009〕 It was revealed on 22 January 2008 that the channel had entered into an agreement with US men's entertainment channel MavTV, who had provided the niche sports content.〔("Content Deal With MavTV", ''marketingservicestalk.com'' 22 Jan 2008 ) retrieved 11 February 2009〕 The channel rebranded as Pulse on 13 February 2008, which was made up of separately branded XLEAGUE.TV and MavTV blocks. The EPG channel number moved to Sky channel 208.〔("Gaming Channel Renames", ''digitalspy.com'' 13 February 2008 ) retrieved 11 February 2009〕 The channel still retained all the XLEAGUE programmes and website, prior to the rebrand. XLEAGUE.TV, alongside the Metropolitan Police Service, TNWA Group, Packard Bell, London Borough of Southwark, Microsoft and Electronic Arts launched (Project Gamerz ) on 28 February 2008, an initiative to bring eSports to the local community.〔("Project Gamerz", ''MCV'', 28 February 2008 ) retrieved 11 February 2009〕 In February 2008, the channel held its biggest prize funded event yet and was the biggest Halo 3 tournament Europe had seen. From September 2007, the teams had been playing to fight to the top of the leaderboard, and in February 2008, the finals were held in te studios and broadcast on the channel. The Incredibles (now Team Dignitas - http://www.team-dignitas.net/) came 1st and won 5k between them. Team Devastation (http://www.devastationuk.com) came second and won 2.5k to share. This was the last tournament XLEAGUE held and is still the biggest event Europe has seen. Pulse continued with its "brand block" by introducing Martial Arts TV onto the channel on 8 July 2008.〔("Pulse Unveils Martial Arts TV", Rob Shepard, ''Broadcast Now'' 8 July 2008 ) retrieved 11 February 2009〕 Portland TV denied that XLEAGUE.TV has been axed.〔("Portland Denies XLEAGUE.TV Axe", Matt Martin, ''gamesindustry.biz'' 16 July 2008 ) retrieved 12 February 2009〕 The channel was in a consultation period and reassessing its content and format. On 6 February 2009, it was announced that it had been bought out by (TNWA Group ) and that it will become a productions unit to create shows for other outlets.〔("Standalone Media Business and Content Provider", ''developmag.com'' 6 February 2009 ) retrieved 11 February 2009〕 Its online operations has been merged with (Enemy Down ).〔("Enemy Down Welcomes XLEAGUE Community", ''enemydown.eu'' 6 February 2009 ) retrieved 11 February 2009〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「XLEAGUE.TV」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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