• Home
  • News
  • Read
  • Watch
    • 2 Guys 1 Pad
    • Button Bashers
    • Reactions
      • Trailer Reactions
      • Film Reactions
    • Stream Highlights
  • Listen
  • Topics
    • Sports
    • Games
    • Adventure
    • Film
    • Television
  • Merch
  • About Us
    • Careers
  • Follow us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Youtube
    • Instagram
    • Discord
    • Twitch
All Maverick
All Maverick
  • Home
  • News
  • Read
  • Watch
    • 2 Guys 1 Pad
    • Button Bashers
    • Reactions
      • Trailer Reactions
      • Film Reactions
    • Stream Highlights
  • Listen
  • Topics
    • Sports
    • Games
    • Adventure
    • Film
    • Television
  • Merch
  • About Us
    • Careers
  • Follow us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Youtube
    • Instagram
    • Discord
    • Twitch
Home
Television

90’s Gameshow ‘GamesMaster’ is back! Here’s the First Trailer!

“I’ve been expecting you”

After 23 long years, we finally see the return of a televisual masterpiece! For those unaware, Gamesmaster was the first and still one of the only British TV programmes to be dedicated to videogames. Originally running from 1992 to 1998, the show was a ratings hit; featuring game reviews and gameplay challenges, and famously featured the head of Sir Patrick Moore as the futuristic Ed-Dillinger-esque GamesMaster!

For any 90’s videogame fan, this show had everything you could have ever hoped for! Elaborate sets, classic games from every console, and contestants battling it out to win the coveted Golden Joystick!

After its completely unwarranted cancellation in 1998, the show is finally back and looking better than ever with a new home on E4! Check out the first trailer below!

It’s been far too long old friend

This time around, the show is being hosted by Rob Florence, Ty Logan and Frankie Ward, with the legendary Sir Trevor McDonald starring as the titular GamesMaster, taking over from the late Sir Patrick Moore who sadly passed away in 2012. The new hosts are replacing veteran host Dominik Diamond, who is currently producing a book that covers the history of the original show!

From what we can see from the trailer, the show seems to be following the same format of the original run very closely, with contestants battling it out in iconic games, all in the hopes of winning the Golden Joystick. But while the show format may be classic, the game selection is much more modern; with shots of Super Mario 3D World and Cuphead being amongst the games showcased.

Is there no greater prize on this sacred land? No, there isn’t…

In an interview with Nintendo Life, Rob Florence summed up the new show:

The focus of GamesMaster, I think, should always be on the challenges. I think there’s already this perception out there that this new show is going to be all about focusing on celebrities. That is not what this show is going to be, I’m not sure why that has come about; this is going to be about people who love games and love playing games. The celebrity element is not something that anybody should worry about, this is not going to be a thing where celebs come on and promote themselves. There’s going to be people who are into games and love games, just normal punters off the street coming on, playing a game of FIFA in front of me with me shouting some abuse at them and the GamesMaster’s big head hovering over the top of everything.

Rob Florence (Nintendo Life Interview)

The series is being filmed at the Crossness Pumping Station in London, and will be airing on E4’s YouTube channel on November 21st, with a TV run following at a later date!

Are you excited for new GamesMaster? Did you watch the original run? Let us know in the comments!

Of course the real challenge will be who can get all the Blue Coins in Super Mario Sunshine…

Related

  • Tags
  • british videogame show
  • channel 4
  • crossness pumping station
  • cuphead
  • dominik diamond
  • e4
  • ed dillinger
  • FIFA
  • first trailer
  • frankie ward
  • gamesmaster
  • gamesmaster reboot
  • gamesmaster trailer
  • gaming challenge
  • gaming show
  • golden joystick
  • joystick
  • London
  • new gamesmaster
  • prize
  • rob florence
  • sir patrick moore
  • sir trevor mcdonald
  • super mario 3d world
  • super mario sunshine
  • trailer
  • ty logan
  • uk game show
  • UK gaming show
  • uk videogame show
  • youtube

Social Sharing

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp
Next article Pinnochio-inspired 'Lies of P' looks like the new Bloodborne we've all been waiting for
Previous article Seth Rogan's Donkey Kong Rumoured to be Getting His Own Film

Eliott

Related Posts

TAG TEAMED BY GOOD & EVIL | Cuphead the Delicious Last Course #2

...
Alone in the Dark remake leaked ahead of reveal

Alone in the Dark remake leaked ahead of reveal

New Saints Row gameplay trailer shows characters, HQ, enemy factions, and more

New Saints Row gameplay trailer shows characters, HQ, enemy factions, and more

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Shipping
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Back to top
© All Maverick Ltd 2020. All rights reserved.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT