ORIGINALLY AIRED: 8/23/2005

Sex in Games: G4 Special Report

Episode #5003

This G4 Special Report takes an in-depth look at the history of sex in video games, starting from the Atari 2600 in the early 80's and ending with the state of the industry today. Find out how sexy games have shaped the way we play games in general and how the "Hot Coffee" scandal in the already controversial title Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has made an impact on the industry as a whole. With special commentary from Hugh Hefner.

The Special Report will be followed by a 30-minute panel of experts hosted by Adam Sessler including:

• Hal Halpin, President of the Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association
• Ed Fries, Former Vice President of Microsoft Games
• Melissa Caldwell, Director of Research and Publications at the Parents Television Council
• Seth Schiesel, Culture and Technology writer for the New York Times
• Patricia Vance, President of the Electronics Software Ratings Board
• California State Assemblyman Leland Y. Yee, 12th Assembly District