
About this season
Xplay (previously GameSpot TV and Extended Play) is a TV program about video games. The program, known for its reviews and comedy skits, airs on G4 in the United States and had aired on G4 Canada in Canada (and briefly on YTV during its time as GameSpot TV), FUEL TV in Australia, Ego in Israel, GXT in Italy, MTV Russia & Rambler TV in Russia, Solar Sports in the Philippines and Adult Swim and MuchMusic in Latin America. The show ran between July 4, 1998, and January 23, 2013, and returned in November 2021 as a part of G4's relaunch.
Episodes (111)
1. The Holiday Hangover Episode
Aired 2 January 2007 • 30 min
Adam and Morgan return with a brand new season of X-Play with reviews of X-Men: The Official Game (Xbox 360), Yakuza (PS2), Chibi-Robo (Gamecube) and Saint's Row (Xbox 360), more crappy camera angles and a special appearance by Roger, the Stan Lee experience.
2. The Out Of Five Episode
Aired 3 January 2007 • 30 min
In this episode, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb give viewers a rundown of the ratings system with five STAR-titles: 50 Cent: Bulletproof (Xbox), Genji: Days of the Blade (PS2), Sid Meier’s Railroads (PC), Dead Rising (X360) and Okami (PS2).
3. The Genre: RPG Episode
Aired 8 January 2007 • 30 min
In this episode, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb present a 5-star Role Playing Game extravaganza featuring Final Fantasy XII (PS2), Dragon’s Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (PS2), The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (X360) and come down with a case of RPG Ridiculopathy!
4. The Genre: Shooters Episode
Aired 9 January 2007 • 30 min
In this episode, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb recap some of their favorite First Person Shooters, including Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3), Halo 2 (Xbox), Half-Life 2: Episode 1 (PC), the Non-First Person Shooter Gears of War (X360), as well as the non-FPS-related adventures of Special Agent Bob and Secret Agent Steve.
5. The Genre: Weird Episode
Aired 10 January 2007 • 30 min
A look at some of the weirdest games ever created, including Giant Beauty, Heavy Metal Thunder, and more.
6. The Winter Games Episode
Aired 15 January 2007 • 30 min
What if it snowed in San Francisco? Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb get ready to bring you winter games on this episode of X-Play with reviews of NHL 2K7 (X360), Scarface: The World Is Yours (Xbox), Torino 2006 (PS2), preview Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (X360), and take a look back at the weirdness of Jonny Moseley Mad Trix for the PS2.
7. The X-Play Origins Episode
Aired 16 January 2007 • 30 min
Adam 2.0 and Morgan Von Webb bring you a review of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA), get a look at Gaming History with Stumpy Hazelton, and cameo flashback appearances from Johnny Xtreme, Special Agent Bob, Secret Agent Steve, Kratos, Patrick Stewart, Ratty (hand puppet), Johnny, Roger the Stan Lee Experience, The Yu-Gi-Oh! Gang, Evil Paul, Julio Del Montalbán, Shad Grim Gravy, the Screaming Intern, Kristin Holt, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb are abound.
8. The Of Guilds, Blitzes, and Duties Episode
Aired 17 January 2007 • 30 min
9. The Blair Schools Us About Comix Episode
Aired 22 January 2007 • 30 min
With Kristin Holt covering Ultimate Spider-Man on G4 Prime, we arrive at a very special “What If…?” episode of X-Play, wherein we theorize “What if X-Play’s Adam Sessler was replaced by the smokin’-hot Blair Butler ?!?!” ... Well, your dreams are about to be answered in this 4-color, 32 page comic-to-television adaption when Earth-311’s Morgan Webb and Blair recap Marvel Ultimate Alliance, X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, Justice League Heroes and Superman Returns: The Video Game.
10. The 500th Episode
Aired 23 January 2007 • 30 min
Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return to celebrate their 500th episode with reviews of Fight Night Round 3, Elite Beat Agents, Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II - The Rise of the Witch King. Also featured are a number of clips, throwbacks and montages from previous episodes.
11. The SEAL Force Trauma Episode
Aired 24 January 2007 • 30 min
Reviews of College Hoops 2K7, Trauma Center, RoboBlitz, SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2, and Kirby Squeak Squad, as well as another segment of our world-famous Video Viewermail.
12. The Welcome, Old Friends Episode
Aired 29 January 2007 • 30 min
On today's episode Adam and guest host Kristin Holt review Castelvania: Portrait of Ruin (DS), 1701 A.D. (PC), Sonic The Hedgehog (X360) Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam (Wii) and go over the Top Four Games for JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theorists.
13. The History And Warcraft Episode
Aired 30 January 2007 • 30 min
On today’s episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb present reviews of Brothers in Arms: D-Day (PSP), History Channel - Civil War: A Nation Divided (X360), Super Swing Golf (Wii) and a preview of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (PC).
14. The You Got Your Gothic In My Elebits Episode
Aired 31 January 2007 • 30 min
Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return for another funfest of games including Elebits (Wii), Star Trek Legacy (X360), Gothic 3 (PC) and Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (X360), and a look at the top four games influenced by Colin Farrell, presented by Schick Quattro TITANIUM... TO THE EXTREME.
15. The X-Play Musical Episode
Aired 5 February 2007 • 30 min
In this episode of X-Play, Adam and Morgan make a deal with the devil to create their own video game. Naturally, only good things happen for everyone from this point forward. Also in this episode: SINGING.
16. The Gunpey The Platypus Episode
Aired 6 February 2007 • 30 min
On this episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb bring you reviews of two Xbox Live Arcade games: Assault Heroes (X360) and Small Arms (X360); as well as Gunpei Yokoi-inspired Gunpey (DS), Platypus (PSP), SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals: Combined Assault (PS2) and NFL Street 3 (PS2).
17. The Lethal Slug Episode
Aired 7 February 2007 • 30 min
On today's episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb review the amazingly awesome Metal Slug Anthology (Wii), Spongebob Squarepants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (Wii), Star Wars: Lethal Alliance (PSP), the amazingly awful FarCry Vengeance (Wii), and preview Earth Defense Force 2017 (X360).
18. The We're All Invisible Here Episode
Aired 12 February 2007 • 30 min
In today's episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb review Arthur and the Invisibles (PS2), Luxor: Wrath of Set (PSP), Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Spirit Caller (DS) and Rogue Galaxy (PS2), as well as preview Oneechonbara Vortex (released here as Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad) for the Xbox 360.
19. The C'Mon Nippon Episode
Aired 13 February 2007 • 30 min
Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return for another exciting X-Play episode featuring a review of Heroes of Annihilated Empires for the PC and a preview of Motorstorm for the Playstation 3. You'll also get a rundown of games for fans of The OC such as GTA: San Andreas, Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer, Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico, Fight Club and FlatOut. Watch within 30 minutes of this offer and you'll also receive X-Play Top Five Ever with the Greatest Hoops Players of All Time! But wait, there's more! You'll also get an inside look at X-Play Japan, including a visit from Shad Grimgravy! And keep a lookout for a random appearance of Po-Ken, the G4 Panda!
20. The It's Mii Valentine's Day Episode
Aired 15 February 2007 • 30 min
What sort of madness is this on Valentine's Day!?!? Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return for a Wii-centric episode of X-Play featuring reviews of WarioWare: Smooth Moves and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. As well, Adam and Morgan give us a breakdown of their favorite Virtual Console games, such as Bonk's Adventure (TG16), Sonic the Hedgehog (GEN), The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES), Mario Kart 64 (N64) and Super Mario 64 (N64). Adam and Morgan also run down their least favorite titles for the Virtual Console, such as Pinball (NES), Urban Champion (NES), Soccer (NES), Xevious (NES) and Donky Kong (NES). Is anyone noticing a pattern here? Additionally, X-Play gives us an expose on the world of the Mii.
21. The Kill Your American Idols Episode
Aired 19 February 2007 • 30 min
Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return with reviews of Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express (PC), Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All (DS), Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol (PS2), Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (DS), and a preview of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Assault Warfighter 2 (X360).
22. The Sam, Max, Hammers, and Cracks Episode
Aired 20 February 2007 • 30 min
In this episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb bring us reviews of Sam & Max: Episodes 1-3 (PC), Warhammer: Battle for Atluma (PSP), Crackdown (X360) and a preview of Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (PC). We also get to check out some of X-Play's favorite Guilty Pleasures, like Dead or Alive X-Treme 2 (X360), Dynasty Warriors 5 (PS2), Animal Crossings: Wild World (DS) and Super Princess Peach (DS).
23. The Pimp My Ninja Episode
Aired 21 February 2007 • 30 min
In this episode of X-Play, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb head on down to Pimp City to bring you reviews of Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja (DS), Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony (PSP) and Pimp My Ride (X360), as well as a preview of Dewy's Adventure (Wii)* , look to find an actual ninja a job and check out the top four characters that need a shave, brought to you by Schick!
24. The Legend of Burger King Episode
Aired 26 February 2007 • 30 min
In this episode, Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb bring you reviews of The Legend of Heroes III: Song of the Ocean (PSP), Konductria (DS), and one whopper of a delicious gaming trilogy with Burger King's Sneak King, Big Bumpin and Pocket Bike Racers (Xbox/360), from BK Games. Adam and Morgan also bring another thrilling retrospective expose into Gay Games and preview of Harker (X360), the later cancelled vampire hunting game from The Collective.
25. The WoW Episode
Aired 27 February 2007 • 30 min
26. The Secrets of the Divine Chicken Episode
Aired 28 February 2007 • 30 min
27. The Virtua Virtua Episode
Aired 5 March 2007 • 30 min
28. The Golden Mullet Episode
Aired 6 March 2007 • 30 min
29. The Supremely Heavy Episode
Aired 7 March 2007 • 30 min
30. The Hour of Pirates Episode
Aired 12 March 2007 • 30 min
Featuring: 'Sid Meier's Pirates' (PSP), 'Battlestations Midway' (X360), ' Hour of Victory' (X360), Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (PSP), Games for Cheap Bastards and Crazy Adam's Import Games.
31. The Look, Ma! I'm on TV! Episode
Aired 13 March 2007 • 30 min
32. The Kratos for President Episode
Aired 14 March 2007 • 30 min
33. The Alien Romance Episode
Aired 19 March 2007 • 30 min
34. The I'll Take Hominid For $1,000, Alex Episode
Aired 20 March 2007 • 30 min
35. The Big, Flaming Skull Episode
Aired 21 March 2007 • 30 min
36. The Diddy Knows Best Episode
Aired 26 March 2007 • 30 min
37. The Let Me Tell You My Life Story Episode
Aired 27 March 2007 • 30 min
Reviews of The Sims: Life Stories, War Front Turning Point, Alien Shooter Vengeance, and more.
38. The Singing in Oblivion Episode
Aired 28 March 2007 • 30 min
39. The Robinsons Are Here Episode
Aired 2 April 2007 • 30 min
Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return with reviews of Disney's Meet the Robinsons, Gurumin, Europa Universalis III and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 and spoil the ending of Shadow of the Colossus. Also in this episode, Drunk Link picks up a new trade... while Paul Bonanno makes the best of a questionable opportunity.
40. The Hustle and Flow Episode
Aired 3 April 2007 • 30 min
41. The Chili's 300 Episode
Aired 4 April 2007 • 30 min
Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb return for their steeziest episode yet with reviews of 300 (PSP), Silverfall (PC), Chili Con Carnage (PSP), SSX Blur (Wii) and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection (PS3).
42. The Dance, Dance....Goose! Episode
Aired 9 April 2007 • 30 min
Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb get their fanny packs on with reviews of The Sims 2: Seasons (PC), Dance Dance Revolution Universe (X360), Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia (PS2), Pro Stroke Golf: World Tour 2007 (PSP) and Def Jam Icon (X360).
43. The Cops, Cars, Command and Conquer
Aired 10 April 2007 • 30 min
44. The Titans, Gods, and Mafia Dons Episode
Aired 11 April 2007 • 30 min
45. The Shining Hunter Episode
Aired 16 April 2007 • 30 min
46. The Trippiest Games Of All Time Episode
Aired 20 April 2007 • 30 min
It's a very special 4/20 episode of X-Play, as Adam and Morgan explore the trippiest games of all time.
47. The Tiger Tiger Shining Bright Episode
Aired 23 April 2007 • 30 min
48. 7048
Aired 24 April 2007 • 30 min
49. The Through Fahey's Eyes Episode
Aired 30 April 2007 • 30 min
50. The X-Play Summer Games Preview
Aired 4 May 2007 • 30 min
51. The Patrick Stewart's Star Trek-Tacular Episode
Aired 7 May 2007 • 30 min
52. The Shivering Wheelman Episode
Aired 8 May 2007 • 30 min
53. The Wing And A Puzzle Combo Episode
Aired 9 May 2007 • 30 min
54. The World's SeXXXiest Games Episode
Aired 14 May 2007 • 30 min
55. The Cooking With Dragons Episode
Aired 15 May 2007 • 30 min
56. The Monsters and Vampyres Episode
Aired 16 May 2007 • 30 min
57. 7057
Aired 17 May 2007 • 30 min
58. The What We're Playing Now Episode
Aired 22 May 2007 • 30 min
59. The X-Play Loves Star Wars Episode
Aired 25 May 2007 • 30 min
60. The Dragonballs and Honeycombs Episode
Aired 29 May 2007 • 30 min
61. The Who Doesn't Love Cake? Episode
Aired 30 May 2007 • 30 min
62. The Blazing Steel Cube Episode
Aired 4 June 2007 • 30 min
63. The X-Play Up All Night Episode
Aired 5 June 2007 • 30 min
64. The C&C Spoiler Factory Episode
Aired 6 June 2007 • 30 min
65. The We'll Tell Your Mom Episode
Aired 11 June 2007 • 30 min
66. The Xtreme Overlord Episode
Aired 12 June 2007 • 30 min
67. The Friendly Neighborhood You-Know-Who Episode
Aired 13 June 2007 • 30 min
68. The Sphere Of The Gods Episode
Aired 18 June 2007 • 30 min
69. The Show At The End Of The World Episode
Aired 19 June 2007 • 30 min
70. The Hack and Crack Episode
Aired 20 June 2007 • 30 min
71. The Capcom Vs. Fairy Godmother Episode
Aired 25 June 2007 • 30 min
72. The Big Summer Franchise Episode
Aired 26 June 2007 • 30 min
73. The Dawn of Innocent Heroes Episode
Aired 27 June 2007 • 30 min
74. The Touch the Dirty Dead Episode
Aired 17 July 2007 • 30 min
75. The Top 10 Out of 5 Episode
Aired 18 July 2007 • 30 min
76. The Of Patriots, Bastards, and High School Episode
Aired 24 July 2007 • 30 min
77. The Sex and Violins Episode
Aired 25 July 2007 • 60 min
On this special 1-hour episode, Adam and Morgan look at the explosion of sex and violence in video games from Custer's Revenge on the Atari 2600 to modern day cups of Hot Coffee, the rise of Mortal Kombat and the FMV horrors of Night Trap. Pete Wanat, executive producer of The Chronicles of Riddick and Scarface: The World is Yours, and George Jones, editorial director of GamePro, also stop by for one-on-one discussions regarding sex, violence and the industry.
78. The Grim Tomb Odyssey Episode
Aired 31 July 2007 • 30 min
79. The Funniest #@&% Ever Episode
Aired 1 August 2007 • 30 min
80. The Lair of Shadows Episode
Aired 7 August 2007 • 30 min
81. The G-Phoria 2007 Episode
Aired 8 August 2007 • 30 min
82. The Dark Metal Brain Episode
Aired 14 August 2007 • 30 min
83. The Fall Sports Preview Episode
Aired 15 August 2007 • 30 min
84. The At The Movies Episode
Aired 20 August 2007 • 30 min
85. The Persian Marvel Episode
Aired 21 August 2007 • 30 min
86. The Vampires Of Juarez Episode
Aired 23 August 2007 • 30 min
87. The Time Ninjas Episode
Aired 27 August 2007 • 30 min
88. The Luminous, Hot, Heavy Brain Episode
Aired 28 August 2007 • 30 min
89. The Gods and Dragons Episode
Aired 29 August 2007 • 30 min
90. The Brothers, Strikers, and Assassins Episode
Aired 1 September 2007 • 30 min
X-Play begins an inquisition of Sword Of The New World: Granado Espada, then looks at Brothers in Arms on the DS. Also reviewed: Mario Strikers Charged and Rainbow 6 Vegas on PSP, Dungeon Runner for the PC, and Monster Hunter Freedom 2. Also, we take an early look with a Quick Hit on Assassin's Creed.
91. Tokyo Game Show ’07: Day 1
Aired 25 September 2007 • 30 min
92. Tokyo Game Show ’07: Day 2
Aired 26 September 2007 • 30 min
93. The Heroes and Dragons Episode
Aired 1 October 2007 • 30 min
Take to the skies on fire-breathing lizards as X-Play dishes out reviews for Lair, Warrior Orochi, Brain Age 2, Fatal Inertia, MegaMan Starforce Dragon, and Heroes of Mana.
94. The Samus Boogie Episode
Aired 2 October 2007 • 30 min
95. The Divine Blade Episode
Aired 4 October 2007 • 30 min
96. The Space Jam Episode
Aired 8 October 2007 • 30 min
97. The Sequel Episode: Volume 3 Part 2
Aired 9 October 2007 • 30 min
98. The skate. or Die Episode
Aired 10 October 2007 • 30 min
99. The Thrills and Kills Episode
Aired 15 October 2007 • 30 min
100. The Orange Box Special
Aired 16 October 2007 • 30 min
101. The Donkey Show Episode
Aired 17 October 2007 • 30 min
102. The Ultra-Violence Episode
Aired 22 October 2007 • 30 min
103. The Super Sonic Episode
Aired 23 October 2007 • 30 min
104. The Adorable Nintendo Episode
Aired 24 October 2007 • 30 min
105. The Timeshifting Empires Episode
Aired 29 October 2007 • 30 min
106. X-Play's Ratchet and Clank Future Episode
Aired 30 October 2007 • 30 min
107. Top 10 Greatest Videogame Monsters
Aired 31 October 2007 • 30 min
108. 7108
Aired 6 November 2007 • 30 min
109. 7109
Aired 7 November 2007 • 30 min
110. The Forced Responsibility Episode
Aired 8 November 2007 • 30 min
125. MMO's Galore!
Aired 26 December 2007 • 30 min
Today on X-Play, World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, Final Fantasy XI, and more...!