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Catch Video Games Live for Free

Can't make it to a Video Games Live performance in person? PBS has got your back.

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<a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Broadcasting_Service>The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is known for airing educational and cultural programming that you generally won't find on other networks here in America. It seems that Video Games Live, the orchestral performance created and produced by industry composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, is classy enough to get a 90-minute airing on the channel.

The channel has put together a four minute trailer (at right) to promote the event, and it certainly does a great job of making the performance look appealing for viewers of all ages. Of course, getting someone like Jamie Lee Curtis to provide testimony about the show certainly helps, too.

According to PBS, the performance will, "[consist] of never before televised live musical performances from the Mario, Zelda, Sonic, Halo, Warcraft, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, God of War, Civilization, Chrono Cross, StarCraft and Guitar Hero franchises, including a musical journey through Classic Gaming, will make its national premiere on July 31 and air throughout August 2010 on PBS stations."

Officially, PBS is going to start airing the show on July 31 and will be selling CD/DVD/Blu-Ray packages of the performance through November. The DVD sounds like it could make for some pretty entertaining viewing, with over three hours of bonus material being included.

If you live in Northern California, though, you're in for a treat: a sneak preview of the performance almost two months in advance. PBS's KQED Public Television 9 will debut the event tonight, June 7th, at 7:30 PM and will repeat the airing at 1:30 AM on June 8th.

Source: Joystiq



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[Jared]

I doubt we un the UK will get a chance to see it...well, heres hoping on Youtube!

 

[JEBWrench]

I may have to get my mitts on a copy of the Digital Versatile Disc.

 

[Armored Prayer]

I never thought I'd be so exited to watch anything on PBS.

I love VGL, I saw a live show once and it was pretty awesome. I even keep the autographs of all the composers sitting nice in my shelf.

 

[jpakaferrari]

Okay so who else noticed them nonchalantly throw that couple of second scene of the girl with elf ears on behind the voice over at 3:50. I was like... um yeah, elf ears at the symphony what is the world coming to...

 

[khaimera]

Thank you SO much for this thread. My wife bought me tickets for our anniversary last year and the show was cancelled. We were refunded our money but the tour never came back to our town. I look forward to recording this one.

 

[VulakAerr]

I'll find a way of getting this even over here in the UK but come Novemeber I'll get it imported on BD or DVD. Let's hope for no region coding.

 

[LightspeedJack]

You lucky Americans! I will definitley be getting the blu ray and btw Jamie Lee Curtis, Final Fantasy has worlds much closer to Avatar and much more imaginative and original than World Of Warcraft.

 

[Jack and Calumon]

They're playing One Winged Angel? I WANT FUCKING UK BROADCAST NOW!

Calumon: I want a ticket!

 

[TheBlackKnight]

eh.. Jamie Lee Curtis? Does this mean there will be a WoW commercial with her?

Does this PBS have a video on Demand section for non US-citizen?

 

[The Wooster]

That dude just rocking the fuck out on the Cello(?) during one winged angel is the most metal thing I've ever seen.

This show actually played in my town less than a year back, was sadly too broke to catch it but I'll certainly watch it on the box if I get the chance.

 

[Alar]

Jamie Lee Curtis, I have a new found respect for you. I would so love you if you were thirty years younger.

 

[CaptainCrunch]

Shameless plug for one of our older videos:
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/gdc-2009/661-Video-Games-Live

If you have a chance to see it live, don't think twice. Just go. You will not regret it.

 

[QuadrAlien]

Wasn't much of the World of Warcraft footage the ending animation from Warcraft III's Human campaign? It's a brilliant scene, so I don't blame them, just thought I'd mention it.

And yes, the electric guitar versus cello duel was a brilliant touch.

 

[liveslowdiefast]

Damn, wished i lived in the US, ar well i'll just enjoy my free heathcare.

 

[Tirnor]

So, who from NorCal is going to record and torrent it for the rest of us?

 

[Grike]

Dang, this is awesome. Now I don't wanna wait for July D:

 

[Steve the Pocket]

Does this PBS have a video on Demand section for non US-citizen?

They do indeed have a Web video service, but looking at the list of programs, it looks like they only have their regular shows available, not special events like this. But, since it's a non-commercial station whose sponsors don't get any money from broadcasts, I have a hunch they wouldn't have a problem with people torrenting the show.

EDIT: Did anyone else hear Graham Stark's "Hey guys. Russel Here." in their heads when it cut to the gratuitous closeup of the crow?

 

[PurpleSky]

Warcraft 3 Deserves to be all over this.

 

[Captain-Giggles]

It was fantastic when it came to Dublin, I was lucky enough to win the Guitar Hero contest out in the foyer before the show and got to play Sweet Emotions with the Orchestra, and got myself a poster signed by Koji Kondo! Tommy is a great guy as well, really funny, and knows how to rock a Castlevania.