The Video Game Entertainment and News Network, also known as VENN, recently announced a 24-hour channel that would feature news, shows and some of the biggest names in esports and gaming. Coming in their second wave of announcements was more major names, new shows and a full-on trailer. Take a look at it below.
Welcome to VENN (Official Launch Trailer)
There were three brand new shows announced with an all-new cast attached to them. Some very familiar names will be lighting up the screen. Here is a look at what they are and who is in them.
When it comes to everyday life, nothing is black and white. In Grey Area, multi-talented cultural icon Sasha Grey (Instagram: @sashagrey) and co-host rapper and actor Jon Park (Instagram: @dumbfoundead) invite you to join in as they have intimate conversations with close friends, new friends and top tier experts concerning relationships, modern love, social media, and more. Have a question you’re afraid to ask? Join us live to talk directly to our hosts and rotating guests to get insightful and comedic takes on the world around us. In the Grey Area, nothing is off-limits.
The Download is your must-watch daily news update for deep dives into gaming, pop culture, tech and more. Featuring a mix of gaming insiders and pundits, entertainment and pop-culture icon Emma Fyffe (Twitter: @EmmaFyffe), host and broadcaster Erin Ashley Simon (Twitter: @erinasimon), leading voice of the Overwatch League Matt Morello (Twitter: @MattMrX), actor, musician and star of the upcoming live-action Mulan motion picture Jimmy Wong (Twitter: @jfwong) and streamer and esports commentator Daniel Gonzales (Twitter: @dGon) comprise a panel that will cover the biggest stories each day, offering up their unfiltered opinions and engaging in lively debate. Along with expert guests from around the industry, The Download gets to the heart of the topics that matter most to gamers.
Joining the lineup for this previously announced for this daily variety show celebrating all things gaming and pop culture will be fashion maven and entrepreneur Emily Mei (Instagram: @emily.ghoul), artist, model and host Tehya Johns (Instagram: @tehyaplays) and Daniel Gonzales (Twitter: @dGon).
There will be about 20 hours of content per week starting with VENN’s beta launch on August 5. People can tune in via their Twitch or YouTube page. For more information stay tuned here at The Game Haus.
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