NEWS: CBS, Comcast to Televise Videogames

News/Youth Trends/Video games/Ryan Olson
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Don't tell my wife, but both CBS and Comcast just announced they will televise pro gaming events, making it the first time the coverage will air on network TV.

Redherring post:

With gamers and the media in a frenzy over the launch of the latest consoles from Nintendo and Sony during the thick of what looks to be a busy holiday season, network television is coming out to grab a piece of the gaming action.

On Tuesday Comcast became the second major player in the U.S. television industry in as many days to unveil an agreement with a professional gaming league designed to bring game-centric content to TV viewers.