The WCG and SCI-FI have partnered to produce the 8-episode elimination style reality show. The 12 contestants will be put through their paces on a series of popular gaming titles from a variety of different publishers, but there’s a twist. Contestants will also have to pass muster in a series of physical challenges based on the games they play.

SCI-FI are hoping to cash in on gaming culture, which now accounts for tens of billions of dollars in revenue each year, “"With two out of every three American households playing videogames, it's clear that this mainstream phenomenon is a perfect arena for the Channel's agenda of broadening the brand while celebrating imagination," said Dave Howe, SCI FI Channel President.”

"The colorful and eclectic group of men and women competitors will simultaneously fit and completely shake up the ultimate gamer stereotype. We are thrilled to be partnering with WCG and Samsung for this fun and engaging show."

Contestants will be competing for $100,000USD and trips to future WCG events, as well as bragging rights as the "Best All-Around Gamer" in the United States.

"The world has never seen a gaming-related TV series like GameQuest and we are confident that it will appeal to all levels of gamers and even non-gamers." Said WCG President H.S. Kim.

The show is currently in production and is scheduled to premier in the first quarter of 2009.