TV shows on video and computer games are very rare and not often produced these days on terrestrial TV. Gamesmaster was a very good programme which was eventually axed by the mid-90s, thus accumulating in the downward spiral of video and computer games in general. But as we are in the 21st century, the popularity and growth of video games has surged once again, thanks to the arrival and huge sales of next generation consoles such as Microsoft's X Box 360, Nintendo's Wii and Sony's Playstation 3.
Therefore, if ever there was a need for Gamesmaster to make a return to our screens, then the proof of the X Box, Wii and PS3's existence and its games titles is it. ITV had their own version of a computer games show, mainly aimed at kids entitled: Bad Influence, although in contrast, this was a poor man's Gamesmaster.
Gamesmaster was the first ever TV show dedicated towards video games, alas its success in the 1990s was spearheaded by characters such as Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog and Nintendo's Super Mario. The show which ran for approximately 7 years was first presented by Scot, Dominic Diamond and featured games challenges, the latest games previews, news, reviews by leading video game magazine writers, and tips and cheats, courtesy of the Gamesmaster himself played by astrologist Patrick Moore.
Dexter Fletcher replaced Dominic in the latter series of the show, of whom didn't fare any better and his arrival had in turn led to the demise of Gamesmaster and resulted in the programme being axed. The axe also brought to an end the Sega Megadrive's, Nintendo's Gameboy, SNES's reign in sales. However, thanks to the global success of the next-gen consoles and games, it can be only be appropriate in this context for Gamesmaster to make a swift return to Channel 4.
Gamesmaster was cult viewing for video game fanatics everywhere: it was a refreshing, different, unique type of show that not only gave the video game industry more attention and publicity it needed, but it invited the viewers to see what all the hype surrounding video games was. Certainly in today's context, the video games industry is arguably now one of the fastest growing, richest mediums around alongside music, TV and film, which is why there is a need for shows- good quality TV shows dedicated towards computer games in today's increasingly technological age.
Video games are no longer a niche-type of thing, back during the 70s, 80s and 90s, which only the computer geeks can enjoy. Of all the terrestrial channels, Channel 4 in the UK had the most innovative, daring, original and creative programmes in the 80s and 90s and since shows like this went off the air, Channel 4 hasn't been the same channel since.
All I can say is, Gamesmaster needs to be brought back on air- irrespective of whether it has Dom Diamond as its presenter because this was a good show
Therefore, if ever there was a need for Gamesmaster to make a return to our screens, then the proof of the X Box, Wii and PS3's existence and its games titles is it. ITV had their own version of a computer games show, mainly aimed at kids entitled: Bad Influence, although in contrast, this was a poor man's Gamesmaster.
Gamesmaster was the first ever TV show dedicated towards video games, alas its success in the 1990s was spearheaded by characters such as Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog and Nintendo's Super Mario. The show which ran for approximately 7 years was first presented by Scot, Dominic Diamond and featured games challenges, the latest games previews, news, reviews by leading video game magazine writers, and tips and cheats, courtesy of the Gamesmaster himself played by astrologist Patrick Moore.
Dexter Fletcher replaced Dominic in the latter series of the show, of whom didn't fare any better and his arrival had in turn led to the demise of Gamesmaster and resulted in the programme being axed. The axe also brought to an end the Sega Megadrive's, Nintendo's Gameboy, SNES's reign in sales. However, thanks to the global success of the next-gen consoles and games, it can be only be appropriate in this context for Gamesmaster to make a swift return to Channel 4.
Gamesmaster was cult viewing for video game fanatics everywhere: it was a refreshing, different, unique type of show that not only gave the video game industry more attention and publicity it needed, but it invited the viewers to see what all the hype surrounding video games was. Certainly in today's context, the video games industry is arguably now one of the fastest growing, richest mediums around alongside music, TV and film, which is why there is a need for shows- good quality TV shows dedicated towards computer games in today's increasingly technological age.
Video games are no longer a niche-type of thing, back during the 70s, 80s and 90s, which only the computer geeks can enjoy. Of all the terrestrial channels, Channel 4 in the UK had the most innovative, daring, original and creative programmes in the 80s and 90s and since shows like this went off the air, Channel 4 hasn't been the same channel since.
All I can say is, Gamesmaster needs to be brought back on air- irrespective of whether it has Dom Diamond as its presenter because this was a good show