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I haven't posted anything major on here for quite a while, but I feel it necessary to return, and moan.
I don't know if any of you have seen this programme, I can't be bothered to read back through countless pages to find out if you've talked about it either, but it's called "Gamezville" (note the use of the z instead of an s to make it appear more "street") and is on at 4pm until 5 on weekdays. I have tried watching this program twice, and have failed both times due to the overwhelming urge to stab myself in the brain till I no longer have memories of it.
The presenters seem to have been chosen on the basis of how much crap they can talk without starting to get bored, I doubt their status as "hardcore gamers" which they seem to claim and they seem little better informed than the people presenting that hideous awards show earlier in the year. The programme is interspersed with the joys of cheat sections from the "guru" (I think, I've never managed to actually force myself into watching more than about 7 minutes in a row), a man in what appears to be a monk's habit who talks like a retard on a crystal meth overdose.
One of the small upsides of this travesty is that it does contain reasonable amounts of actual game footage and shows real people playing the games for you to watch. Now if only they could get rid of the annoying ****-****'s (a cookie to the person who correctly guesses the profanity) talking over the top of it, trying to show how much they know by repeating what each other have said and apparently reading the blurb off the back of the box, then perhaps they could make a passable attempt at a decent programme.
It seems to me that this is yet another games programme aimed at what TV corporate executives seem to believe the gaming mass market is, young children. The presenters are like the rejects from CBBC, the technical depth I've seen appears to be limited to that understandable by 8 year olds, and it's aired at a time when anyone over the age of about 16 probably won't be home.
It almost makes me nostalgic for Gamesmaster...
I don't know if any of you have seen this programme, I can't be bothered to read back through countless pages to find out if you've talked about it either, but it's called "Gamezville" (note the use of the z instead of an s to make it appear more "street") and is on at 4pm until 5 on weekdays. I have tried watching this program twice, and have failed both times due to the overwhelming urge to stab myself in the brain till I no longer have memories of it.
The presenters seem to have been chosen on the basis of how much crap they can talk without starting to get bored, I doubt their status as "hardcore gamers" which they seem to claim and they seem little better informed than the people presenting that hideous awards show earlier in the year. The programme is interspersed with the joys of cheat sections from the "guru" (I think, I've never managed to actually force myself into watching more than about 7 minutes in a row), a man in what appears to be a monk's habit who talks like a retard on a crystal meth overdose.
One of the small upsides of this travesty is that it does contain reasonable amounts of actual game footage and shows real people playing the games for you to watch. Now if only they could get rid of the annoying ****-****'s (a cookie to the person who correctly guesses the profanity) talking over the top of it, trying to show how much they know by repeating what each other have said and apparently reading the blurb off the back of the box, then perhaps they could make a passable attempt at a decent programme.
It seems to me that this is yet another games programme aimed at what TV corporate executives seem to believe the gaming mass market is, young children. The presenters are like the rejects from CBBC, the technical depth I've seen appears to be limited to that understandable by 8 year olds, and it's aired at a time when anyone over the age of about 16 probably won't be home.
It almost makes me nostalgic for Gamesmaster...
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Up to reading all this I was slightly envious of people who
a) could get home to watch it
b) had sky
I am pleased to report I am completely cured and back to normal.
a) could get home to watch it
b) had sky
I am pleased to report I am completely cured and back to normal.
You would have thought by now that TV companies would have just given up on video game shows.
Gamezville is a load of bullshite.
The presenters obviously bum each other backstage and the whole "patronising" feel to the show is annoying. They make all gamers sound like we are feckng 7 year olds.
"This game has good graphics...and good gameplay and fun and....um we'll give it 4/5 - Do YOU like it bob?"
Its stupid. Its patronising. Its yet again another crappy games show. The presenters know feck all about games - and the kids on the show are all just feckng convicts taken from a spaztic institute.
I hate it.
Stupid show.
The presenters obviously bum each other backstage and the whole "patronising" feel to the show is annoying. They make all gamers sound like we are feckng 7 year olds.
"This game has good graphics...and good gameplay and fun and....um we'll give it 4/5 - Do YOU like it bob?"
Its stupid. Its patronising. Its yet again another crappy games show. The presenters know feck all about games - and the kids on the show are all just feckng convicts taken from a spaztic institute.
I hate it.
Stupid show.
I didn't think Gaym Network had any Americans in it.
That Jeff bloke just sounded American because he's learned his english by watching Friends and Seinfeld.
Nothing beats Bits though.
That Jeff bloke just sounded American because he's learned his english by watching Friends and Seinfeld.
Nothing beats Bits though.
I've had enough of todays one already...
BEARDS. wrote:
> Nah, you have to give everything two chances. Then you can rip it to
> shreds.
donn't forget, it's not shreds, it's shredz! :P
> Nah, you have to give everything two chances. Then you can rip it to
> shreds.
donn't forget, it's not shreds, it's shredz! :P
BEARDS. wrote:
> Nah, you have to give everything two chances. Then you can rip it to
> shreds.
I did, two commerical breaks :P Most people didn't get past one.....
> Nah, you have to give everything two chances. Then you can rip it to
> shreds.
I did, two commerical breaks :P Most people didn't get past one.....
fúck-wits?
It's patronsing.
Its lame.
It's for like 7 year olds.
The presenters obviously bum each other backstage.
I hate it.
Its lame.
It's for like 7 year olds.
The presenters obviously bum each other backstage.
I hate it.
My msn name for a while was "Gamezville! 'Where geeks and freaks collide' lol another crap tv show by Sky One, god I hate them" I then realised that one of my friends wanted to go on it and changed my name instantly to avoid a confrontation heh. Seriously though I really wish people would stop trying to duplicate Games Master. That show was brilliant (even though I was only like 4 when it was on). :D
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