UCP: The GamesMaster Retrospective

So here we find ourselves on episode 199, looking back at the three-episode run of the GamesMaster reboot! We talk about our favourite challenges, favourite moments and favourite features, as well as our least favourite things about the reboot. We also have your listener feedback!Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As quickly as it returned, it was over once again. Here is the final (for now) episode of GamesMaster, as Shellzz takes on a near-impossible FIFA '22 challenge, Ty faces his Ty Breaker on Tekken 7, and Little Lad Larry races Elz The Witch on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Plus, two lads scrub their way through Street Fighter V: Champion Edition with more than the Golden Joystick on the line.Rab reviews the Evercade VS, the colleagues get to grips with Valheim, Ty and his mates do some YouTube content on the Meta Quest II, and Grado learns to punch a cybernetic demon version of Scotland's Final Boss, Maggie Thatcher, in the face on Thatcher's Techbase.Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're only two episodes in and we're halfway through the revisit!Kay Pow is a silly sausage on Deathloop, MC Fixa and Sunpai run for their lives on Speedrunners, and Christian Dinh returns to GamesMaster in the hopes of becoming Chrissy Two Sticks playing Cuphead. Plus, Warren Brown acts like a celebrity as he takes on Little Lad Larry on Override 2: Super Mech League.Rab, Ty and Grado try out various video game outfits to test their durability, Grado learns about visual novels, Rab reviews the Nintendo Switch OLED, and a group of kids create a legend in the form of BOUNCING BUM BUMS.And to celebrate this achievement, Ash speaks with Quang from the team that made Bouncing Bum Bums!Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back in the Power Station to look once again at the GamesMaster reboot, as Shanghai’d speedruns Super Mario 3D World, Gabbie and Emz shoot up on Challenge Two - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Ketchup and Mustard bleed all over the place on Mortal Kombat 11.Plus, Snoochy Shy drops by to take on Little Lad Larry on Splatoon 2, and Sam Tuff attempts and 'impossible' challenge on Beat Sabre.Meanwhile, Rab reviews Cruise'N' Blast on Switch, and Grado learns about Adaptive Music.Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did we get from the end of series 7 to the 2021 reboot? And how did that reboot get made? Let's find out with the help of commentator and all-round good egg, Frankie Ward.Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finish off this small detour into the new era of GamesMaster by wrapping up our thoughts and feelings about Series 8, as well as hear from you the listeners.Plus, we speak with series producer Emily Smith for the potentially final word on Series 8.Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of series 8 - and possibly the last episode of the show EVER - Shellz takes on a tricky FIFA '22 challenge, Little Lad Larry defends his crown against Elz The Witch, two friends settle the score on Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, and Ty Logan steps up to the plate to face Dev Griffen on Tekken 7.Plus, Rab reviews the Evercade VS and educates Grado on Doom modding, the COLLEAGUES give their thoughts on Valheim, and Ty's Asylum opens up for three mini challenges.We also speak with Jonesy SpaceCat about her job as a Gate Keeper for the series, and a post-show Rab Florence who reflects on his time as the host of GamesMaster.All clips and excerpts taken from the Youtube 'Social First' premiere.Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you think we're made of money. Of course we are.KayPOW gets blasted on Deathloop, Little Lad Larry battles Warren Brown on Override 2: Super Mech League, MC Fixer takes on Sunpi on Speedrunners, and former Golden Joystick Winner Christian Dinh returns to win another prize - or lose everything - playing Cuphead.Plus, Frankie puts gaming wear to the test using Rab, Ty and Grado, Rab reviews the Nintendo Switch OLED and Super Metroid Dread, some kids make a game called Bouncing Bum Bums, and Grado learns about visual novels.Not only that, but we chat (and by "we", we mean "Ash") speaks with Christian Dinh about returning to the show!All clips and excerpts taken from the Youtube 'Social First' premiere.Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big up mum with the brand new series of GamesMaster and our biggest episode EVER! Shanghaid speedruns Super Mario 3D world, Ems and Gabby attempt to survive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Snoochie Shy takes on Little Lad Larry on Splatoon 2, Sam Tuff looks to get a perfect score on Beat Sabre, and gaming legends Ketchup & Mustard battle it to the death/friendship on Mortal Kombat 11.Plus, Rab reviews Cruisin’ Blast on Switch, the C-O-L-L-E-A-G-U-E-S road test Can't Drive This, and Rab gives Grado a crash course in adaptive music using Untitled Goose Game.Not only that, but we're joined by Ketchup & Mustard to talk about their time on the new series, as well as lead commentator Frankie Ward to talk about how she got involved in the show.1:22:36 - Ketchup & Mustard interview2:07:02 - Frankie Ward interviewGet next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in the final countdown towards an all new series of GamesMaster, and who better to speak to than one of the key people responsible for its comeback, Showrunner Céin McGillicuddy. During our chat we cover his history with videogames and GamesMaster, his involvement with the new show, the selection of the broadcast team, setting and challenges, as well as covering the greatest creature features you'll never see: Gator and Gator II: He's Back.GamesMaster debuts on E4's Youtube channel 21st November 2021, with the E4 broadcast following on the 24th November.Top Coppers can be found on Netflix (may not be available in all regions).Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we started UCP, we never thought we'd see a new series of GamesMaster, and so we never thought we'd find ourselves attending the filming of said series in a brand new location, with new hosts, new challenges and an (at the time unknown) new GamesMaster.Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it's a chunky one. Hope you can get to grips with it.Luke and Ash give their overall thoughts of series 7 and hand out their prestigious awards. Plus, your feedback!Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So here we are, it's the end. The final episode of original GamesMaster, and to commemorate this occasion, Luke & Ash go back to where it all began...Caution: Explicit languageHelp us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the final 'proper' episode of the show, GamesMaster hosted an international round robin tournament on the arcade smash Tekken 3 as four of the best players around the world batter each other until one is left standing. Meanwhile, perhaps the most controversial of celeb challenges takes place as Emma Nobel and Debbie Flett whip each horses - and each other - on Final Furlong.Plus, there's a big bit of news on Resident Evil 2!Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tammy and Oliver put some dinos to sleep while trying to complete The Lost World: Jurassic Park on one credit, and Catalina Guriado from TFI Friday drops by to play with a big hose on Roscoe McQueen: Firefighter Extreme.There's news on Titanic and H.E.D.Z - and THE BOAT SHOW - along with reviews of Postal (PC) and Panzer Dragoon Saga (Saturn).Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The top three players from the Blockbuster PlayStation Challenge compete for the fastest laptime on Gran Turismo, while childrens TV presenters Carille Varley from Scratchy & Co and a returning Sarah Vandenberg from Fully Booked roll on by to play Armadillo Racing. There's news on ways to play Quake with your mind, a new motion ride and a Spice Girls CD-ROM, while Richard & Rob review Nightmare Creatures (PSX) and Bloody Roar (PSX), and Dom previews a few new arcade games coming your way!Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motocross riders Paul Mailin and Justin Morris get more credability than RoboCop on Motorcross Go!, while All Saints drop by to throw stuff at each other on Poy Poy.There's reviews of Yoshi's Story (N64) and Shadow Master (PSX), a special preview of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and news on the GameBoy Camera, Libero Grande, and a little title called Metal Gear Solid.Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to open up and empty our sacks all over Christmas 1997, as Luke and Ash look at the TV guide for the holiday season as well as pour over the Argos Catalogue to find the best toys and games to play on the big day.Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas 1997, and what better way to celebrate this holiday season than with a literal child playing Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back with the hope of winning a Han Solo toy, and Emma Harrison from Neighbours dropping by to jiggle about on Rapid River. It's a... mixed bag of an episode.Plus, there's a special feature on Starship Troopers, and Rich & Rob take us through what you should ask for in your Christmas stockings by running down the best games on PC, N64 and PlayStation (sorry Saturn owners).Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three badly dressed blokes get off the halfpipes and join Dom for a few rounds of Top Skater, while Sol Campbell and Christian Daily warm up for France '98 with good, clean fun on Sega Worldwide Soccer '98.There's news on Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (oops) as well as Alien: Resurrection on the PSX (more oops) and Quake64 (less oops). Plus, as promised last week, there's a big feature on the 64DD along with a brand new title sweeping Japan called Pocket Monsters. That'll never take off over here, though.Help us build future 'UCP Live!' Events here!Get next week's episode early on Patreon!Join the GamesMaster conversation on Discord!Theme song by Other ChrisFollow Luke on TwitterFollow Ash on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on TwitterFollow Under Consoletation on InstagramSend your thoughts to feedback@underconsoletation.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/underconsolepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.