The majority of UK gamers will look back fondly on the year 1992 as it saw the start of the cult gaming show,GamesMaster,air on television. 12 years later, the classic show is rumoured to return by Q4 2010.
GamesMasterwas the very first television programme aired in the UK exclusively involving videogames.The original showwas marketed in the sports category as the shows main focus was competitive gaming, but also covered reviews, hints and tips. One of the shows most recognisable characters was “The Gamesmaster”, a cybernetic Sir Patrick Moore, with a rather well to-do British accent who handed out golden joysticks.
