Irvine and Culver City, CA – May 5, 2021 – XUMO, Game Show Network and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced today that Game Show Network and SPT have launched two new game show offerings on XUMO’s popular, free streaming platform. Game Show Central, Game Show Network’s own digital ad supported network, and Sony Canal Competencias, SPT’s free, ad-supported television (FAST) destination for Spanish speaking viewers in the U.S., are now available to consumers via XUMO’s leading OTT service.
Game Show Central is a channel of engaging and fun game show content with something for everyone. From classic trivia to word puzzles, physical games and outrageous competitions, Game Show Central offers round-the-clock, beat-the-clock entertainment showcasing the vast library of past Game Show Network hits, including “Winsanity,” “Idiotest” and “Baggage,” to name a few.
Dedicated to friendly reality competitions and fun game shows, Sony Canal Competencias, which targets the rapidly growing U.S. Hispanic audience, features programming designed to challenge contestants’ knowledge and skills. The channel debuts with “Escape Perfecto,” the Mexican adaptation of the hit SPT format “Raid the Cage.” On the fast-paced show produced by SPT International Production, pairs complete trivia and physical challenges to haul prizes from a gigantic cage before the doors slam shut.
“This partnership is pivotal for XUMO and brings even more great entertainment options to millions of users across a multitude of devices,” noted Stefan Van Engen, SVP of programming and partnerships at XUMO. “We are looking forward to further partnering with Sony to highlight these marquee channels on Sony Bravia devices while aligning with XUMO’s own ‘Game Show Week’.”
