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| '''Debut:''' December 21, 2012 | | '''Debut:''' December 21, 2012 | ||
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| '''Episodes:''' | | '''Episodes:''' 390 (as of 12/31/2023) | ||
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| '''Opening Theme:''' "Dice on 8" by [[Beach Blanket Blammo]] (2012-2013) | | '''Opening Theme:''' | ||
* "Dice on 8" by [[Beach Blanket Blammo]] (2012-2013, YouTube) | |||
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| '''Closing | | '''Closing Themes:'''<br> | ||
* "Native Resolution" by [[Beach Blanket Blammo]] (2012-2014, YouTube)<br> | |||
* Various by [[Rockyowitz]] (2015-2025, YouTube)<br> | |||
* Various by [[Radio F]] (2025-Present, YouTube)<br> | |||
* "Drifting Away" by Ryoji Yoshitomi (2018, Live)<br> | |||
* "Goodbye Everybody" by Andy Merrill (2019-2021, Live)<br> | |||
* "Drifting Away" by Ryoji Yoshitomi (2022-2023, Live)<br> | |||
* "Superlove Drifting" by Robert Ruby (2024, Live)<br> | |||
* "Livin' in Your Town" by Keiichi Suzuki & Hirokazu Tanaka (2025, Live) | |||
* "Drifting Away" by Atsuko Asahi & The Mario Kart Band (2026, Live) | |||
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| '''Cast:'''<br>[[Draco]] (host, editor, writer)<br>[[ | | '''Cast:'''<br>[[Draco]] (host, editor, writer)<br>[[Nessie|Ness Devereaux]] (co-host)<br>[[Tuna Boat Tony]] (guest host, writer)<br>[[FPS Reflex]] (guest host, cameraman)<br>[[Rockyowitz]] (guest host, composer)<br>Just_Elesde (guest host)<br>[[Trustsuperjail]] (guest host)<br>DC Murray (guest host)<br>Bloodskyes (guest host)<br>Edweeb (guest host)<br>Jumonji (guest host)<br>Hellopayton (guest host)<br>Akimbo Shark (guest host)<br>Draco Sr. (guest host)<br>[[Roastmaster]] (voice, writer)<br>Suave Sniper (cameraman) | ||
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'''''Gatorbox''''' is a weekly online show that showcases strange, obscure, or forgotten video games; [[GatorUNbox|vintage tat, thrift store finds, and unusual trading cards]]; and relics of internet culture such as [[Fanfiction Factory|fanfiction readings]]. It is predominately hosted by [[Draco]] who, since 2013, also acts as the show's executive producer. Gatorbox | '''''Gatorbox''''' is a weekly online show that showcases strange, obscure, or forgotten video games; [[GatorUNbox|vintage tat, thrift store finds, and unusual trading cards]]; and relics of internet culture such as [[Fanfiction Factory|fanfiction readings]]. It is predominately hosted by [[Draco]] who, since 2013, also acts as the show's executive producer. ''Gatorbox'' broadcasts its main show every Friday night at 9:00 PM (US Central). | ||
"Gatorbox" as a generic name also refers to the show's website and | "Gatorbox" as a generic name also refers to the show's website, community, and profile pages on websites such as Twitch. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Gatorbox debuted on December 21, 2012 through the platform Livestream with a marathon | Gatorbox debuted on December 21, 2012 through the platform Livestream with a marathon of mostly apocalypse-themed games. Broadcasters featured during this inaugural show included [[Draco]], Edward, Hydra & Rex, and [[Roastmaster]]. The original producers of the show funded the project from December 2012 through approximately April/May 2013. | ||
When the | When the producers opted to cancel the project Draco stepped up to request obtaining the rights to the show as well as its assets. A deal was brokered and Draco purchased most of the assets with the exception of the show's original name. He settled on renaming it "Gatorbox", a mistranslation of "alligator television" made using the website Translation Party. Draco revamped the show, moved it to Twitch, and replaced all of the former remote co-hosts with people he knew offline who could appear on-camera in the set he started building. He also introduced miniature series and offshoots performed and recorded live, the first of which being ''[[GatorUNbox]]''. | ||
For the first few months of Gatorbox's production the series was credited to Flying Lizard Productions, a loose-knit group of content creators from San Antonio, Texas who assisted Draco in the process of obtaining the rights to the show and getting it back online. Starting in approximately 2014 production of the show migrated over to Gator Company, an in-house production group Draco formed specifically to work on Gatorbox and its series. | For the first few months of Gatorbox's production the series was credited to [[Flying Lizard|Flying Lizard Productions]], a loose-knit group of content creators from San Antonio, Texas who assisted Draco in the process of obtaining the rights to the show and getting it back online. Starting in approximately 2014 production of the show migrated over to [[Gator Company]], an in-house production group Draco formed specifically to work on Gatorbox and its series. Gator Company maintains the Gatorbox project to this day. | ||
In 2025, the livestream started simulcasting on YouTube and Kick alongside the standard Twitch stream. This change was carried out as preemptive insurance against Twitch possibly shutting down as throughout 2024 and into 2025 the company had made several announcements and changes to their platform that hinted at serious financial troubles. | |||
==Content & format== | ==Content & format== | ||
Beginning with the format established by Gator Company in 2014, Gatorbox broadcasts every Friday night at 9:00 PM (US Central) via | Beginning with the format established by Gator Company in 2014, Gatorbox broadcasts every Friday night at 9:00 PM (US Central) via Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. It is currently broadcast on location from a set in Corpus Christi, Texas but in the past was produced out of Draco's apartment in San Antonio, Texas. | ||
The average Gatorbox broadcast lasts for approximately three hours (until midnight). The first 45-60 minutes of each show are reserved for one of the many side series produced by the show. Most commonly this is ''GatorUNbox'', the channel's longest-running series, however the first broadcast of every month generally features a | The average Gatorbox broadcast lasts for approximately three hours (until midnight). The first 45-60 minutes of each show are reserved for one of the many side series produced by the show. Most commonly this is ''GatorUNbox'', the channel's longest-running series, however [[First Friday|the first broadcast of every month generally features a side series]] instead. Starting with Gatorbox's 2020 season ''[[Gatorbox (of Crayons)]]'' assumed this role until it was placed on hiatus at the end of 2023. Previous First Friday miniseries include ''[[Fanfiction Factory]]'' (2018-2019) and ''[[What's Yiffin'?]]'' (2015-2017). | ||
Following the opening segment Draco welcomes viewers with a more proper introduction that normally includes some brief updates on the show and any special announcements. After this he segues into the main show which features a video game of dubious quality or standing. The game is played until the end of the show where Draco returns to his hosting layout, thanks viewers for their support and participation, and rolls the credits. Games that are wrapped up in one stream (and in one recap video) are called "One Shots" whereas games that take multiple shows/videos to get through receive their own playlists on YouTube and Twitch. | Following the opening segment Draco welcomes viewers with a more proper introduction that normally includes some brief updates on the show and any special announcements. After this he segues into the main show which usually features a video game of dubious quality or standing. The game is played until the end of the show where Draco returns to his hosting layout, thanks viewers for their support and participation, and rolls the credits. Games that are wrapped up in one stream (and in one recap video) are called "One Shots" whereas games that take multiple shows/videos to get through receive their own playlists on YouTube and Twitch. | ||
Initially, Texas-based ambient trance artist [[Beach Blanket Blammo]] was tapped for providing music for the show. With the inclusion of [[Rockyowitz]] as part of the series cast in 2014 however, the show's music was switched over to Rocky's compositions. Rocky's music was used for an entire decade of Gatorbox programming until at the end of the 2025 the library of music was replaced again with [[Radio F]], the techno music group that Draco worked with in the early 2000's. Gatorbox traditionally has had no opening theme and instead ten minutes of music notable within the scope of online communities is featured, however the ending credits have been consistent with every season of the show. The music changes year to year, though "Drifting Away" from the soundtrack of ''WarioWare: Mega Microgames'' has been used the most often appearing in four seasons of broadcasts. Gatorbox's credits are normally based around the appearance of staff rolls from popular video games and movies including ''Fight Club'' and ''Game Boy Camera''. | |||
==Shows produced and aired by Gatorbox== | ==Shows produced and aired by Gatorbox== | ||
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* ''[[Gatorbox &CHILL|&CHILL]]'' | * ''[[Gatorbox &CHILL|&CHILL]]'' | ||
* ''[[After Hours]]'' | * ''[[After Hours]]'' | ||
* ''[[Articles of Conflagration]]'' | |||
* ''[[Blood, Sweat, & Tiers]]'' | |||
* ''[[Extra Life]]'' | * ''[[Extra Life]]'' | ||
* ''[[GAME HELL]]'' | * ''[[GAME HELL]]'' | ||
* ''Gatorbox'' (main show) | * ''Gatorbox'' (main show) | ||
* ''[[GatorUNbox]]'' | * ''[[GatorUNbox]]'' | ||
* ''[[Off Air]]'' | * ''[[Off Air]]'' | ||
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===Cancelled, Ended, or On Hiatus=== | ===Cancelled, Ended, or On Hiatus=== | ||
* ''[[Community Game Night]]'', on hiatus (2020-2023) | |||
* ''[[Dumb Jaded Idiot]]'', special streams only | * ''[[Dumb Jaded Idiot]]'', special streams only | ||
* ''[[Head2Head]]'', cancelled | * ''[[Fanfiction Factory]]'' (formerly ''Bad Fanfiction Theater''), on hiatus (2013, 2018-2019, 2022) | ||
* ''[[Idiot with a Screwdriver]]'', cancelled | * ''[[Gatorbox (of Crayons)]]'', ended (2022-2024) | ||
* ''[[Like Minecraft, But With...]]'', cancelled | * ''[[Head2Head]]'', cancelled (2015) | ||
* ''[[Robogames' Famous $5 Hot Dog|Robogames]]'' (restream with commentary), ended | * ''[[Idiot with a Screwdriver]]'', cancelled (2017) | ||
* ''[[Steam Cleaning]]'', cancelled | * ''[[Like Minecraft, But With...]]'', cancelled (2014) | ||
* ''[[The Tiger Game.com Experience|Tiger Game.com Experience, The]]'', ended | * ''[[Robogames' Famous $5 Hot Dog|Robogames]]'' (restream with commentary), ended (2017, 2023) | ||
* ''[[Your Level Sucks]]'', ended | * ''[[Steam Cleaning]]'', cancelled (2017) | ||
* ''[[The Tiger Game.com Experience|Tiger Game.com Experience, The]]'', ended (2015, 2025) | |||
* ''[[What's Yiffin'?]]'', cancelled (2015-2017) | |||
* ''[[Your Level Sucks]]'', ended (2015-2024) | |||
===Announced=== | ===Announced/Planned=== | ||
* ''100 Best Games of All Time, The'' | * ''100 Best Games of All Time, The'' | ||
* '' | * ''Gatorboox'' | ||
* ''[[COLA Incorporated Presents]]'' | * ''[[COLA Incorporated Presents]]'' | ||
* ''[[GatorboXXX]]'' | * ''[[GatorboXXX]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Needle Pop|Needle Pop, The]]'' | |||
* ''[[WIKI-ty Wack]]'' | * ''[[WIKI-ty Wack]]'' | ||
* Untitled art/painting stream | |||
[[Category:Shows]] | [[Category:Shows]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:51, 9 January 2026
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| Debut: December 21, 2012 |
| Episodes: 390 (as of 12/31/2023) |
Opening Theme:
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Closing Themes:
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| Cast: Draco (host, editor, writer) Ness Devereaux (co-host) Tuna Boat Tony (guest host, writer) FPS Reflex (guest host, cameraman) Rockyowitz (guest host, composer) Just_Elesde (guest host) Trustsuperjail (guest host) DC Murray (guest host) Bloodskyes (guest host) Edweeb (guest host) Jumonji (guest host) Hellopayton (guest host) Akimbo Shark (guest host) Draco Sr. (guest host) Roastmaster (voice, writer) Suave Sniper (cameraman) |
Gatorbox is a weekly online show that showcases strange, obscure, or forgotten video games; vintage tat, thrift store finds, and unusual trading cards; and relics of internet culture such as fanfiction readings. It is predominately hosted by Draco who, since 2013, also acts as the show's executive producer. Gatorbox broadcasts its main show every Friday night at 9:00 PM (US Central).
"Gatorbox" as a generic name also refers to the show's website, community, and profile pages on websites such as Twitch.
History
Gatorbox debuted on December 21, 2012 through the platform Livestream with a marathon of mostly apocalypse-themed games. Broadcasters featured during this inaugural show included Draco, Edward, Hydra & Rex, and Roastmaster. The original producers of the show funded the project from December 2012 through approximately April/May 2013.
When the producers opted to cancel the project Draco stepped up to request obtaining the rights to the show as well as its assets. A deal was brokered and Draco purchased most of the assets with the exception of the show's original name. He settled on renaming it "Gatorbox", a mistranslation of "alligator television" made using the website Translation Party. Draco revamped the show, moved it to Twitch, and replaced all of the former remote co-hosts with people he knew offline who could appear on-camera in the set he started building. He also introduced miniature series and offshoots performed and recorded live, the first of which being GatorUNbox.
For the first few months of Gatorbox's production the series was credited to Flying Lizard Productions, a loose-knit group of content creators from San Antonio, Texas who assisted Draco in the process of obtaining the rights to the show and getting it back online. Starting in approximately 2014 production of the show migrated over to Gator Company, an in-house production group Draco formed specifically to work on Gatorbox and its series. Gator Company maintains the Gatorbox project to this day.
In 2025, the livestream started simulcasting on YouTube and Kick alongside the standard Twitch stream. This change was carried out as preemptive insurance against Twitch possibly shutting down as throughout 2024 and into 2025 the company had made several announcements and changes to their platform that hinted at serious financial troubles.
Content & format
Beginning with the format established by Gator Company in 2014, Gatorbox broadcasts every Friday night at 9:00 PM (US Central) via Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. It is currently broadcast on location from a set in Corpus Christi, Texas but in the past was produced out of Draco's apartment in San Antonio, Texas.
The average Gatorbox broadcast lasts for approximately three hours (until midnight). The first 45-60 minutes of each show are reserved for one of the many side series produced by the show. Most commonly this is GatorUNbox, the channel's longest-running series, however the first broadcast of every month generally features a side series instead. Starting with Gatorbox's 2020 season Gatorbox (of Crayons) assumed this role until it was placed on hiatus at the end of 2023. Previous First Friday miniseries include Fanfiction Factory (2018-2019) and What's Yiffin'? (2015-2017).
Following the opening segment Draco welcomes viewers with a more proper introduction that normally includes some brief updates on the show and any special announcements. After this he segues into the main show which usually features a video game of dubious quality or standing. The game is played until the end of the show where Draco returns to his hosting layout, thanks viewers for their support and participation, and rolls the credits. Games that are wrapped up in one stream (and in one recap video) are called "One Shots" whereas games that take multiple shows/videos to get through receive their own playlists on YouTube and Twitch.
Initially, Texas-based ambient trance artist Beach Blanket Blammo was tapped for providing music for the show. With the inclusion of Rockyowitz as part of the series cast in 2014 however, the show's music was switched over to Rocky's compositions. Rocky's music was used for an entire decade of Gatorbox programming until at the end of the 2025 the library of music was replaced again with Radio F, the techno music group that Draco worked with in the early 2000's. Gatorbox traditionally has had no opening theme and instead ten minutes of music notable within the scope of online communities is featured, however the ending credits have been consistent with every season of the show. The music changes year to year, though "Drifting Away" from the soundtrack of WarioWare: Mega Microgames has been used the most often appearing in four seasons of broadcasts. Gatorbox's credits are normally based around the appearance of staff rolls from popular video games and movies including Fight Club and Game Boy Camera.
Shows produced and aired by Gatorbox
Current
- &CHILL
- After Hours
- Articles of Conflagration
- Blood, Sweat, & Tiers
- Extra Life
- GAME HELL
- Gatorbox (main show)
- GatorUNbox
- Off Air
- That's Not Lego!
Cancelled, Ended, or On Hiatus
- Community Game Night, on hiatus (2020-2023)
- Dumb Jaded Idiot, special streams only
- Fanfiction Factory (formerly Bad Fanfiction Theater), on hiatus (2013, 2018-2019, 2022)
- Gatorbox (of Crayons), ended (2022-2024)
- Head2Head, cancelled (2015)
- Idiot with a Screwdriver, cancelled (2017)
- Like Minecraft, But With..., cancelled (2014)
- Robogames (restream with commentary), ended (2017, 2023)
- Steam Cleaning, cancelled (2017)
- Tiger Game.com Experience, The, ended (2015, 2025)
- What's Yiffin'?, cancelled (2015-2017)
- Your Level Sucks, ended (2015-2024)
Announced/Planned
- 100 Best Games of All Time, The
- Gatorboox
- COLA Incorporated Presents
- GatorboXXX
- Needle Pop, The
- WIKI-ty Wack
- Untitled art/painting stream