MBC Game (Korean: MBC 게임, 엠비씨 게임) was a South Korean
specialty television channel owned by
MBC Plus Media
MBC Plus ( ko, MBC 플러스; 엠비씨 플러스) is a South Korean company under MBC, producing media, broadcast and telecommunication products for non free-to-air networks, including Skylife and 'Cable TV' (KCTA) service providers. Corporate s ...
. The channel primarily broadcast's programming related to
video games
Video games, also known as computer games, are electronic games that involves interaction with a user interface or input device such as a joystick, game controller, controller, computer keyboard, keyboard, or motion sensing device to gener ...
, but it, along with its competitor
Ongamenet
OGN (formerly known as Ongamenet) is a South Korean pay television channel that specialized in broadcasting video game-related content and esports matches, particularly ''StarCraft'', ''Starcraft II'', ''League of Legends'', and Overwatch. OGN ran ...
, was well known for its extensive coverage of
competitive video gaming
Esports, short for electronic sports, is a form of competition using video games. Esports often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams. Although org ...
.
The channel was discontinued on January 31, 2012, and replaced by a
music channel
Music television is a type of television programming which focuses predominantly on playing music videos from recording artists, usually on dedicated television channels broadcasting on satellite, cable, or Streaming Platforms.
Music television ...
,
MBC Music
MBC M (formerly MBC Music) () is a South Korean specialty television channel owned by MBC Plus Media. The cable channel primarily broadcasts programming related to music.
The channel opened on February 1, 2012, with a new music program ''Show ...
.
References
External links
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Introduce-MBCGame :: Inside StarCraft
Esports television
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation television networks
Korean-language television stations
Television channels in South Korea
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