You kids will never know the hardships of the non digital age. Having to wait for the original show to come on to find out hints and tips/cheat codes to the games you were playing at the time. Either that or buying magazines. There was something so satisfying about magazines though. I miss the 90s.
If you didn't have the money for the mags you would have to remember the cheats or even write them down quickly on some scrap paper without anyone looking :)
Ah my fave video game programe of all time.Now that im 50 ,i have fond memories of me in my 20s waiting excitedly for Thursday evenings to come so i could indulge in 30 minutes of gaming heaven and Dominic Diamonds hilarious "Pants"jokes.Not forgetting the unforgetable Sir Patrick Moore as GM.Who could forget Dave Perry (Yes the Git with the bandana)falling off the track while playing as mario in Mario 64 after making out he was a gaming god then claiming it was fixed.Ah those were the days.This remake of GamesMaster was clearly made with alot of love for the original and i feel i haven`t been away a day.Roll on Episode 2 :-) P.s Keep it up Trevor your doing a Great job.
A fantastic start for the much needed reboot to gamesmaster! Let’s hope we get Dominik Diamond and Dexter Fletcher to cameo or even get a challenge to see who is the best of the classic hosts
Loved this show back in the early 90s. It was a bit rubbish but it was the only show at the time that was about gaming and there wasn't youtube then. Hopefully this show does well😎👍 I used to buy the magazine religiously 😎👍
Truly worthy of the original. Trevor McDonald is the perfect successor to Patrick Moore. I have really been enjoying this on e4. Welcome back, Gamesmaster! After 23 years!
This is excellent. It’s about time channel 4 brought this back! The presenters are all an amazing choice too. And Trevor McDonald? (Kisses fingertips).
Great work! Is nearly an impossible job to reboot /retread something that that ment so much to a 14 year old 25 years ago but this captures the atmosphere of original show and was really enjoyable and fun. Hopefully this short season will only be the start. Remember the difference in Series1 Dom once he found his feet. This really could be excellent
Everyone looks like they're walking on eggshells at the moment and it's all too serious and scripted for my liking. But like you say, maybe it will grow as everyone relaxes into their role.
Rab was the perfect choice to host the 8th season of GM. With that Scottish accent it took me back to the 90's where I proceeded to slip back in to Games Master quicker and easier than a Dominic Diamond innuendo. Captured the original GM vibes perfectly.
Being a child of the 80s & 90s this was great to see GamesMaster make a comeback with you both in it. How nice of Mustard to give a friendship too 😂 What did you say to Mustard at the end of the first round btw? @40:11
I've been watching old re-runs of this on UA-cam in preparation for this moment and DAMN it didn't disappoint! :) Great presenters, great challenges, Trevor McDonald was amazing as the GamesMaster and Rab was totally channelling Dominik Diamond!!! Watched this with my wife and two youngest (aged 9 and 7) who are avid games, feels great to introduce GM to a new generation of fans! Super happy right now! :)
As a fan of the 90s series, its certainly got the vibe and style of the original, but undoubtedly is made for this generation. Hopefully this will be a success and create new fans.
Love that you have made a fun gaming show that’s actually entertaining to watch. Great stuff! Just loved the original show so much, was a double bill with OG Crystal Maze. But I’m not middle aged…
This show had so much potential. I’m not gonna pretend that I love every segment, guest or even host, but they were given so little time to establish their own style, or to work on any segments that didn’t quite land.
*Seeing the thumbnail* Wait, that's not the Gamesmaster. Wait, Gamesmaster isn't 45 minutes long Wait, Gamesmaster's back ! Wait. This better not be S*** It was not s***
I thought killing 24 cod bots with 2 players and 8 lives was too easy to be a games master challenge, and then they only got 7 kills before using all 8 lives haha, I remember the 90s show having much higher standards. Still, a great reboot, very true to the original, and Sir Trev as the GM is perfect!
I would like to see people taking on the retro consoles too like the genesis and Super Nintendo systems too make it feel more rounded going through a history of video games too.. maybe even give some retribution to those who failed before and come back to try again.
I had just introduced my oldest son (12) to the original series and just discovered this revival (which I didn't know anything about) and as far as revivals generally go, this isn't bad! I was 12 when it came out in 1992 and had a Sega Megadrive at the time, I later got a PC in 1996. This show was a big part of my teens between 1992-1998. I was saying 10-15 years ago they should bring it back and they finally did. I am still a gamer PC, although I had a Play Station 2 throughout the 2000's.
The only other person i can think of to fill the GAMES MASTER'S boots (and monacle) is Sir Trev... bow down and tremble before his might! How they never rebooted this before ice no idea... But i think a RETRO GAMES MASTER is well overdue right? Where master of retro games get a chance to prove their prowess... a few speed runners on there? The public dont know about speedrunners breaking records in games that came out before they were born, but i think a lot would enjoy seeing it on TV as opposed to having to search for it... i think itd be a super smash hit
Some things worked and some didn't. Trevor was a surprising success. Intro was spot on. Presenters were a weak point. Reviews were poor. Just adverts really. The "champion" child was tiresome. Struggled on Mario Kart of all things. Non entity celebs were a bit cringeworthy. The programme really should have been broadcast in HD. Game footage was poor in SD. All in all it was ok. Good to see it back anyway
In case you're wondering where new presenter Rab Florence, came from, it was a show on BBC Scotland, called, Video Gaiden,.. I always liked the other presenter (Ryan McLeod) better though, I did really like Dominic Diamond's innuendo based comedy however. Video Gaiden is definitely worth a watch on UA-cam... 👍❣️
I really enjoyed this! I can’t recall the original too well, but without nostalgia blinding me I didn’t have that in the back of my mind all the time :D
Trevor McDonald was an excellent choice as a Gamesmaster, and this was..... OK. It isn't the same as the original, but they did try and capture the vibe, whilst also making it modern. 6/10 for me
Probably my favourite programme of ALL TIME! Bringing in SIR TREVOR MCDONALD is a touch of pure class! Absolutely ❤️ it, cringeness too! E4 PLEASE put a new episode on everyday, once a week isn’t enough! 😉
You kids will never know the hardships of the non digital age. Having to wait for the original show to come on to find out hints and tips/cheat codes to the games you were playing at the time. Either that or buying magazines. There was something so satisfying about magazines though. I miss the 90s.
If you didn't have the money for the mags you would have to remember the cheats or even write them down quickly on some scrap paper without anyone looking :)
Those were the best days
I miss the free shareware floppies
Ah my fave video game programe of all time.Now that im 50 ,i have fond memories of me in my 20s waiting excitedly for Thursday evenings to come so i could indulge in 30 minutes of gaming heaven and Dominic Diamonds hilarious "Pants"jokes.Not forgetting the unforgetable Sir Patrick Moore as GM.Who could forget Dave Perry (Yes the Git with the bandana)falling off the track while playing as mario in Mario 64 after making out he was a gaming god then claiming it was fixed.Ah those were the days.This remake of GamesMaster was clearly made with alot of love for the original and i feel i haven`t been away a day.Roll on Episode 2 :-) P.s Keep it up Trevor your doing a Great job.
Need bring Dave Perry on sporting a bandana and give him another crack at Mario 64.
Ha ha👍. Yeah just watched the video clip of him sliding Mario off the side……..and the huffy chat after it.
A redemption challenge
Dave would be great but without Dom it isn't the same
I would love to see Dave Perry get owned by that 9 year old.
I heard he's on here somewhere trying to recapture the glory days...… albeit with a lot more wrinkles.
This needs a retro games round
Ticking all the boxes.
Exactly pro nouns in full effect 🤔
Does anyone remember a gaming programme that was on during the night called 'Cybernet'?
@@MacStoker Niceone for this!!
Aye cybernet takes me back. You remeber bits on chanel 4late night too
@@MacStoker you're a legend and so is the original commenter for reminding me
A fantastic start for the much needed reboot to gamesmaster! Let’s hope we get Dominik Diamond and Dexter Fletcher to cameo or even get a challenge to see who is the best of the classic hosts
We dexter a director and domanic is in canada and dave perry doing Tatoos
So much respect for the legend that is Trevor McDonald.
Loved this. Already looking forward to Episode 2
Loved this show back in the early 90s. It was a bit rubbish but it was the only show at the time that was about gaming and there wasn't youtube then. Hopefully this show does well😎👍 I used to buy the magazine religiously 😎👍
There was also Bad Influence and Movies, Games and Videos. Gamesmaster magazine was good at first. Then went down hill before improving before the end
@@robsmall6466 'Movies, Games & Videos!' I haven't even thought about that show since the 90s! Thanks for triggering the good memories!
@@Nortic111 🙂
Great Replacement for the legend of Patrick Moore. 👌🏼
Truly worthy of the original. Trevor McDonald is the perfect successor to Patrick Moore. I have really been enjoying this on e4. Welcome back, Gamesmaster! After 23 years!
Dreadful race replacing. It should be vehemently oppose not lauded.
This is so deliciously cringey, just as the original was, and that perfect opening and theme - it's like GM has never been away!
let's face it, it wouldn't be the same without the cringe
Yep in a good way like it
Just need dexter fletcher and the cringe will be complete
Lmao yes I know! Hahah
Was at high school when l used to watch this back in the 90s every Wednesday l used to watch
Hype. Respect for bringing this back. Also I love the open acknowledgement that they risk breaking the nostalgia.
Fantastic work guys 👏🏻 Thank you for resurrecting the greatest TV show ever without messing it up! Full series please E4 🙏🏻
This is excellent. It’s about time channel 4 brought this back! The presenters are all an amazing choice too.
And Trevor McDonald? (Kisses fingertips).
Trevor is the only possible replacement for the moon master
Shut up I want to know more about the sugar boat
Great work! Is nearly an impossible job to reboot
/retread something that that ment so much to a 14 year old 25 years ago but this captures the atmosphere of original show and was really enjoyable and fun.
Hopefully this short season will only be the start. Remember the difference in Series1 Dom once he found his feet. This really could be excellent
Definitely, season 2 was heaps better than season 1
Everyone looks like they're walking on eggshells at the moment and it's all too serious and scripted for my liking. But like you say, maybe it will grow as everyone relaxes into their role.
Woah what? Words fail me….. 1990s memories come flooding back!
Rab was the perfect choice to host the 8th season of GM. With that Scottish accent it took me back to the 90's where I proceeded to slip back in to Games Master quicker and easier than a Dominic Diamond innuendo. Captured the original GM vibes perfectly.
Why not just get Dominic Diamond back?
Cannae beat it min. Big Rab does the job in the hot seat and Sir Trevor is magnificent
"Mario's nice wee arse." Oh Rab, never change. Just the right amount of cheesy humour! That final battle was fucking awesome.
Shame that this revival only had three episodes in 2021. While it wasn’t as good as the original, this was still decent. Bring it back, Channel 4.
yeah bring it back without the puffs
@@Electrotat 🤣🤣🤣
Loved that opening monologue. Perfectly encapsulated the nostalgia and the shows legacy.
This was so good I was big fan of gamemaster in the 90s this fit well bring back memories
If my last moments had to be this way, I'm glad it was in the loving gaze of Sir Trevor.
- Ketchup
I was cheering for Ketchup
@@AUserThatIsDeleted I was just enjoying the carnage
Being a child of the 80s & 90s this was great to see GamesMaster make a comeback with you both in it. How nice of Mustard to give a friendship too 😂
What did you say to Mustard at the end of the first round btw? @40:11
@@AUserThatIsDeleted I was cheering for mayonnaise 😂
@@starcraft-bo2mk Very funny
Ah this was so good! I loved it too much! Lmao the opening was just adorable 💖💖💖💖
Anyone else been waiting 23 years for this moment?
Hell yes!!!! lol!!
Aye!
excellent hosting by Rob. enjoy this time Rob, better late than never! and Amazing work from Sir Trevor!
I've been watching old re-runs of this on UA-cam in preparation for this moment and DAMN it didn't disappoint! :) Great presenters, great challenges, Trevor McDonald was amazing as the GamesMaster and Rab was totally channelling Dominik Diamond!!! Watched this with my wife and two youngest (aged 9 and 7) who are avid games, feels great to introduce GM to a new generation of fans! Super happy right now! :)
Love watching Rab get bummed in teh gob
11:48 When you are struggling to hide your feelings of disappointment for the camera.
big smile on my face, i used to love this show, big respect guys great job
11:47 Best moment
It just needed a look of disappointment at the camera lol.
Cracking work as usual, Rab. Couldn't think of a better person to take the mantle. What an intro to the new GamesMaster!
Thought it would miss DD (previous reboots couldn't survive without him), but this was actually good! Way better than what I expected.
This is an excellent new addition to the legacy of the original and having Trevor McDonald as the Gamesmaster is a master stroke, really good!
Really? He's dreadful
In theory he is a genius new gamesmaster. In practice he is awful and sounds like he hasn't a clue what he is talking about.
@@SKINFLAPP Really? He's great.
Good to see Big Boy Barry
As a fan of the 90s series, its certainly got the vibe and style of the original, but undoubtedly is made for this generation.
Hopefully this will be a success and create new fans.
Yeah. No chance of lad banter, piss taking or innuendo in today's generation.
@@DanHammonds Dom will always be the best presenter, dry humour and good banter like you say.
you obviously never watched it then..
@@Truthall What you mean
Love that you have made a fun gaming show that’s actually entertaining to watch. Great stuff! Just loved the original show so much, was a double bill with OG Crystal Maze.
But I’m not middle aged…
That was class Rab, looking forward to more.
14:32 Lol the "Dorset" tones of Sir Trevor McDonald.... ooo arrgggh
Highly entertaining, glad to have it back
This is fantastic, really captures the spirit of the original show. Thanks
Also captures the cringe as well. lol
Superb stuff. Way better than I imagined it could be. Well done guys!
This show had so much potential. I’m not gonna pretend that I love every segment, guest or even host, but they were given so little time to establish their own style, or to work on any segments that didn’t quite land.
Well, I choose to see this as its own show, and not having all seven series of the original in mind.
The first dude came out looking like someone was fucking around with the character customisation on GTA and thought fuck it this dude will do
The woke filter was well & truly pushed to maximum.
@@lpgibbo7463 Felt like a BBC 3 show. SHIT.
Had a drink with Dean after a convention several years ago, great artist and a sound person.
Yeah, "dude" that's why the presenters used "They/them" pronouns for that individual and not "he/him" /Sarcasm.
@@GCAbleism158 Most of the world still doesn't care about pronouns and that's not going to change for quite some time.
Gwaaaan Trev! I loved Gamesmaster back in the day. This is brilliant
*Seeing the thumbnail*
Wait, that's not the Gamesmaster.
Wait, Gamesmaster isn't 45 minutes long
Wait, Gamesmaster's back !
Wait. This better not be S***
It was not s***
Love this ❤
I thought killing 24 cod bots with 2 players and 8 lives was too easy to be a games master challenge, and then they only got 7 kills before using all 8 lives haha, I remember the 90s show having much higher standards. Still, a great reboot, very true to the original, and Sir Trev as the GM is perfect!
11:50 that’s one proud dad
I would like to see people taking on the retro consoles too like the genesis and Super Nintendo systems too make it feel more rounded going through a history of video games too.. maybe even give some retribution to those who failed before and come back to try again.
marshal mathers vc2 round 2!
I read they were meant to be doing a Christmas retro special with commodore 64, Amstrad, Megadrive and Snes games.
His disappointed dad is priceless
Don’t think the first episode was diverse enough
Where were the Japanese that invented all the video games?
Imagine if ex presenter Domonik Diamond had actually become the GamesMaster himself
Would of bn a better choice
Sorry... Diversity says no.
@@ThatCarGuy1983 he on twitter
@@ThatCarGuy1983 Trevor MacDonald was perfect as the games master. Domonik should of presented it
@@ThatCarGuy1983 diversity? you obsessed sad kid. Trevor Mcdonald is a great successor as games master, except for his race apparently...
😎 I was smiling my face off all the way through this. Great show. Well done everyone 😎
Sir Trevor is an amazing replacement for Sir Patrick Moore!
They typically just had to replace the positions with blacks.
Absolutely brilliant. So glad GamesMaster is back. 👍👍
"Absolutely Brilliant!". Isn't that an old Codemasters quote 😅
This is awesome!
OMG I MISSED THIS!
that was quite top, i am a hard audience, but it was good ill be following this new show now top
Lol grado , unexpected surprise.
Equal nostalgia for Gamesmaster and Consolevania. Love it.
A triumphant return, hitting it's stride from the outset. Everyone involved should be proud. Brilliant.
I love the Rab inspired sections that he's refined since his Consolevania days - now they're in Gamesmaster. Who would have thought?!?
Awesome! They nailed it!
And in typical channel 4 fashion, deleting any poor reviews.
Amazing job guys, didn't think it would work, but it did! I'm looking forward to more.
GamesMaster taking credit for Big Boy Barry when he was never on the show. He was on Games World.
Nice that's there a little consolevania in there.
I've also walked past that boat several times and not noticed it.
Brilliant, loved this as a kid, great choice getting Robert Florence in as well.
My youth has come back perfect person to be the next GM my guy Trevor Mac👌🏾👊🏾
then the gay people came on fuck me talk about political correctness.
i've been waiting more than 20 years for this. it did NOT disappoint
I had just introduced my oldest son (12) to the original series and just discovered this revival (which I didn't know anything about) and as far as revivals generally go, this isn't bad! I was 12 when it came out in 1992 and had a Sega Megadrive at the time, I later got a PC in 1996. This show was a big part of my teens between 1992-1998. I was saying 10-15 years ago they should bring it back and they finally did. I am still a gamer PC, although I had a Play Station 2 throughout the 2000's.
Of course. This will be shown on E4 on Wednesday at 10pm.
"Tell me about what you love about each other?" Fucking hell! Hahaha
Was that about the lezzas? Astonishing isn't it. It's as if the producers have never heard of gamer gate. 🙄
A really excellent rebirth of GamesMaster, well done to all involved - brilliant.
> First episode of a TV show
> First contestant looks like an extra from Lord of the Rings
Classic Channel 4
The only other person i can think of to fill the GAMES MASTER'S boots (and monacle) is Sir Trev... bow down and tremble before his might! How they never rebooted this before ice no idea...
But i think a RETRO GAMES MASTER is well overdue right? Where master of retro games get a chance to prove their prowess... a few speed runners on there? The public dont know about speedrunners breaking records in games that came out before they were born, but i think a lot would enjoy seeing it on TV as opposed to having to search for it... i think itd be a super smash hit
They definitely told them to do a friendship in Mortal Kombat lol
There were def bits of the gameplay that they can’t show on tv. Really enjoyed it though
@@johnsmodularjams2123 There's nothing they can't show on TV. Also, this isn't TV, it's UA-cam.
Love it, Rab is perfect for this
Very well done 👍 brought back so many memories!
Couldnt have been more skeptical before watching.
Pleasantly surprised. Good work!
Ooooh, I've got one of those joysticks (minus the gold paint) in the next room!
Getting Trevor was inspired. Perfect fit.
Revamps like this rarely work, but my goodness…… absolutely smashed it guys ❤️
Holy f**k, of all the programs I watched as a kid I never thought this would make a comeback...with Sir Trevor McDonald as Gamesmaster!? Ok then...
Just need Knighmare with a functioning drunk presenter and we're all sorted 😁
Some things worked and some didn't. Trevor was a surprising success. Intro was spot on. Presenters were a weak point. Reviews were poor. Just adverts really. The "champion" child was tiresome. Struggled on Mario Kart of all things. Non entity celebs were a bit cringeworthy. The programme really should have been broadcast in HD. Game footage was poor in SD. All in all it was ok. Good to see it back anyway
11:45 Now there's one proud looking Dad 😁
Excellent stuff here. All it needs is a random chicken walking across the screen having an unfortunate encounter involving a head mounted machine gun.
Absolutely brilliant that they got the legend that is sir Trevor McDonald
In case you're wondering where new presenter Rab Florence, came from, it was a show on BBC Scotland, called, Video Gaiden,.. I always liked the other presenter (Ryan McLeod) better though, I did really like Dominic Diamond's innuendo based comedy however. Video Gaiden is definitely worth a watch on UA-cam... 👍❣️
His name is Robert Florence not Rab!
Rab, is a (Scottish) short way of saying Robert,..Ask Alexa,.. So technically you're right,.. 👍
Hes from burnistoun
It’s very channel 4 line up.
I really enjoyed this! I can’t recall the original too well, but without nostalgia blinding me I didn’t have that in the back of my mind all the time :D
Trevor McDonald was an excellent choice as a Gamesmaster, and this was..... OK.
It isn't the same as the original, but they did try and capture the vibe, whilst also making it modern.
6/10 for me
Probably my favourite programme of ALL TIME! Bringing in SIR TREVOR MCDONALD is a touch of pure class! Absolutely ❤️ it, cringeness too! E4 PLEASE put a new episode on everyday, once a week isn’t enough! 😉
I liked it. No complaints here.
Awesome return, Sir Trevor is perfect
Ahh Great comeback. loved it! bring on the next episode!!