Steve McNeil Nov 7, 2017
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit co-creator Steve McNeill on videogame streaming...
Some people reach middle-age and cheat on their partner. Others buy one of those big cars that make a loud ‘vroom’ noise. I’ve decided to become a Twitch streamer.
Well, not quite. I’ve decided to dip my toe. For those who don’t know me, I’m one of the team captains on a TV show called Go 8 Bit, where comedians battle it out on videogames. I’m in the ridiculous position where 'an idiot that plays computer games' is my actual job.
But it isn’t, quite. We filmed Series two and three back-to-back at the beginning of this year, but series three won’t air until next Spring. This means that, at the earliest (if things go well) we might film series four next Autumn. The upshot of all this...
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit co-creator Steve McNeill on videogame streaming...
Some people reach middle-age and cheat on their partner. Others buy one of those big cars that make a loud ‘vroom’ noise. I’ve decided to become a Twitch streamer.
Well, not quite. I’ve decided to dip my toe. For those who don’t know me, I’m one of the team captains on a TV show called Go 8 Bit, where comedians battle it out on videogames. I’m in the ridiculous position where 'an idiot that plays computer games' is my actual job.
But it isn’t, quite. We filmed Series two and three back-to-back at the beginning of this year, but series three won’t air until next Spring. This means that, at the earliest (if things go well) we might film series four next Autumn. The upshot of all this...
- 10/16/2017
- Den of Geek
Steve McNeil Jun 16, 2017
Go 8-Bit's Steve McNeil on his Amstrad Cpc 464, and his favourite Amsoft games for it...
As anyone who’s watched my show Go 8 Bit will almost certainly be aware (because I mention it on there at every possible opportunity), I’m a big fan of the Amstrad Cpc 464. It was my first home computer and I recently treated myself to a new one…why, yes, it does have a reconditioned tape deck, thank you for asking.
Anyway, it’s as good a reason as any to put together this – my top eleven Amsoft games you completely forgot existed, unless you didn’t forget they existed, in which case this is my top eleven Amsoft games you totally can remember existed. Regardless, I’m pretty sure writing this means my Amstrad’s now tax-deductible, so that’s ace.
Right…
11. Sultan’s Maze
This game is dreadful to play,...
Go 8-Bit's Steve McNeil on his Amstrad Cpc 464, and his favourite Amsoft games for it...
As anyone who’s watched my show Go 8 Bit will almost certainly be aware (because I mention it on there at every possible opportunity), I’m a big fan of the Amstrad Cpc 464. It was my first home computer and I recently treated myself to a new one…why, yes, it does have a reconditioned tape deck, thank you for asking.
Anyway, it’s as good a reason as any to put together this – my top eleven Amsoft games you completely forgot existed, unless you didn’t forget they existed, in which case this is my top eleven Amsoft games you totally can remember existed. Regardless, I’m pretty sure writing this means my Amstrad’s now tax-deductible, so that’s ace.
Right…
11. Sultan’s Maze
This game is dreadful to play,...
- 6/15/2017
- Den of Geek
Steve McNeil Jun 1, 2017
Go 8-Bit's Steve McNeil salutes the PS4 and its commitment to retro gaming...
If you’ve got a PS4, you might assume it’s just one of those new-fangled computer gaming devices the young people use for whizzbang graphics and whatnot. But it’s actually host to a hidden treasure trove of retro classics too. You’d be forgiven for not noticing, as many of them are buried in the darker corners of the Playstation Store, but they’ll languish there no longer – here’s what you’ve been missing out on…unless you’ve already bought them, in which case, as you were…
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One name synonymous with early arcades is Namco, and there are several titles of theirs available – Dig Dug, Galaga, Pac Man and Ms Pac Man. They’re £3.29 a pop or,...
Go 8-Bit's Steve McNeil salutes the PS4 and its commitment to retro gaming...
If you’ve got a PS4, you might assume it’s just one of those new-fangled computer gaming devices the young people use for whizzbang graphics and whatnot. But it’s actually host to a hidden treasure trove of retro classics too. You’d be forgiven for not noticing, as many of them are buried in the darker corners of the Playstation Store, but they’ll languish there no longer – here’s what you’ve been missing out on…unless you’ve already bought them, in which case, as you were…
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One name synonymous with early arcades is Namco, and there are several titles of theirs available – Dig Dug, Galaga, Pac Man and Ms Pac Man. They’re £3.29 a pop or,...
- 5/30/2017
- Den of Geek
Steve McNeil May 12, 2017
Dara O Briain's Go 8-Bit returns to our screens next week - and Steve McNeil has been telling us more about it...
The smash-hit videogaming TV show Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit returns to our screens next Monday at 10pm, along with a brand new spin-off show, Go 8 Bit Dlc, immediately afterwards. Ahead of the series’ premieres, we grabbed an exclusive chat with show co-creator, and team captain, Steve McNeil.
So, first of all, for anyone who’s not seen the show before – what is it?
It’s a comedy panel show, hosted by Dara O’Briain. We have two celebrity guests each week - one on my team, one on Sam Pamphilon’s [Steve’s long-time double-act partner] – and we all compete on videogames. The final ingredient is Ellie Gibson, a brilliant games journalist and comedian that explains the rules and tells us more about the games.
Dara O Briain's Go 8-Bit returns to our screens next week - and Steve McNeil has been telling us more about it...
The smash-hit videogaming TV show Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit returns to our screens next Monday at 10pm, along with a brand new spin-off show, Go 8 Bit Dlc, immediately afterwards. Ahead of the series’ premieres, we grabbed an exclusive chat with show co-creator, and team captain, Steve McNeil.
So, first of all, for anyone who’s not seen the show before – what is it?
It’s a comedy panel show, hosted by Dara O’Briain. We have two celebrity guests each week - one on my team, one on Sam Pamphilon’s [Steve’s long-time double-act partner] – and we all compete on videogames. The final ingredient is Ellie Gibson, a brilliant games journalist and comedian that explains the rules and tells us more about the games.
- 5/11/2017
- Den of Geek
Rob Leane Dec 15, 2016
Dave's fantastically fun gaming show, Go 8 Bit, will be back for 20 more episodes...
Here's some fab news to brighten up your Thursday: Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit has been renewed by Dave for two more series. The length of each series has been expanded, too, with 10 episodes now making up a complete run rather than six.
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Put simply: 20 new episodes of the great gaming game show - which had a terrific range of guests in its first series, including Russell Howard, Rachel Riley, Bob Mortimer and former England goalkeeper David James - are on their way.
Mr O Briain said this about the news:
"What bittersweet news. The more time I spend making this...
Dave's fantastically fun gaming show, Go 8 Bit, will be back for 20 more episodes...
Here's some fab news to brighten up your Thursday: Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit has been renewed by Dave for two more series. The length of each series has been expanded, too, with 10 episodes now making up a complete run rather than six.
See related Jessica Jones season 2: female directors will helm all the episodes Iron Fist: see some images from Marvel's next Netflix show The Punisher: 5 new cast members and 2017 release confirmed
Put simply: 20 new episodes of the great gaming game show - which had a terrific range of guests in its first series, including Russell Howard, Rachel Riley, Bob Mortimer and former England goalkeeper David James - are on their way.
Mr O Briain said this about the news:
"What bittersweet news. The more time I spend making this...
- 12/15/2016
- Den of Geek
Steve McNeil Dec 1, 2016
Dara O Briain's Go 8-Bit's Steve McNeil talks us through the highlights of PlayStation Vr to date...
It's been a bit of a year, the kind where more and more people are screaming “Stop the world, I want to get off!”. Whilst technology’s not quite got us there yet (we’re going to blow it up instead) you can escape, albeit temporarily, into an alternative reality, thanks to the conveniently timed launch of Playstation Vr.
I’ve been tinkering around with it for the past few weeks and am completely in love with it. However, tediously, it turns out I’m one of those weak-constitutioned people that very quickly wants to lie down in a dark room and vomit into the carpet if I play anything even slightly ‘spinny’. I’m not alone, and so, for those of you who are similarly afflicted, here are...
Dara O Briain's Go 8-Bit's Steve McNeil talks us through the highlights of PlayStation Vr to date...
It's been a bit of a year, the kind where more and more people are screaming “Stop the world, I want to get off!”. Whilst technology’s not quite got us there yet (we’re going to blow it up instead) you can escape, albeit temporarily, into an alternative reality, thanks to the conveniently timed launch of Playstation Vr.
I’ve been tinkering around with it for the past few weeks and am completely in love with it. However, tediously, it turns out I’m one of those weak-constitutioned people that very quickly wants to lie down in a dark room and vomit into the carpet if I play anything even slightly ‘spinny’. I’m not alone, and so, for those of you who are similarly afflicted, here are...
- 11/22/2016
- Den of Geek
James Stansfield Sep 7, 2016
Dara O'Briain hosts a new videogaming TV show for Dave that turns out to be huge fun...
When Videogame Nation came to an end in June it left the UK games-based TV landscape barren yet again.
But not for long, as this week saw the debut of the latest attempt to combine gaming and good telly in the shape of Go 8 Bit. Clearly hoping to do with gaming what Never Mind The Buzzcocks did with music, channel Dave appear to have largely succeeded. The inaugural episode was a decent mix of laughs and controller bashing confrontation.
Derived from team captains Sam Pamphilon and Steve McNeil’s successful live comedy show that began life at the Edinburgh fringe in 2013, Go 8 Bit pairs each with a different celebrity guest each week to take part in a series of gaming challenges. The whole thing is overseen by the...
Dara O'Briain hosts a new videogaming TV show for Dave that turns out to be huge fun...
When Videogame Nation came to an end in June it left the UK games-based TV landscape barren yet again.
But not for long, as this week saw the debut of the latest attempt to combine gaming and good telly in the shape of Go 8 Bit. Clearly hoping to do with gaming what Never Mind The Buzzcocks did with music, channel Dave appear to have largely succeeded. The inaugural episode was a decent mix of laughs and controller bashing confrontation.
Derived from team captains Sam Pamphilon and Steve McNeil’s successful live comedy show that began life at the Edinburgh fringe in 2013, Go 8 Bit pairs each with a different celebrity guest each week to take part in a series of gaming challenges. The whole thing is overseen by the...
- 9/7/2016
- Den of Geek
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