DLC that’s actually good?

Dave has announced yet another new video game series, this time a half hour review show to run after the main Go 8 Bit episode.

Not only is Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit getting a second (and third) series on Dave, but there’s also going to be a spin-off show called Go 8 Bit DLC.

The first new show is due to air at 10pm on Monday, May 15. And immediately after each episode will be Go 8 Bit DLC, a 30 minute review show hosted by ex-Eurogamer journalist Ellie Gibson.

She’ll be joined by the main show’s team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon, who will engage in ‘lively debates and reviews covering the history of video games’.




Guests for the DLC show will include comedians Susan Calman, Jamali Maddix, writer Rhianna Pratchett, musician Scroobius Pip, and Harry Potter’s Weasley twins, James and Oliver Phelps

Dara Ó Briain himself will also be there to discuss one of his favourite games each episode.

‘After the great success of Go 8 Bit, it’s a logical move for us to further engage with the gaming audience. Go 8 Bit DLC is a great fun show on its own terms and I’m delighted that we’re also extending our relationship with Ellie, Steve and Sam,’ said UKTV senior commissioning editor Iain Coyle.

Anything mainstream that paints gaming in a positive light is always welcome, but you can’t help but wonder what difference these sort of shows would’ve made 10 or more years ago – before the rise of YouTube cut into their potential audience.

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