Brooker wrestles with Gameswipe format

News - Format problems irk TV personality

Charlie Brooker's attempt at creating a new games television show for the BBC in the form of Gameswipe was regarded as a success in the main, but Brooker admits the show suffered from format issues.

Speaking with MCV, Brooker said that Gameswipe was an oddity because it was viewed by those that play games and those that don't - presenting a few conundrums.

"It was a weird thing to do, partly because it was a one-off. You sort of realise early on that it was really aimed at people who don't necessarily play games, but equally you think quite quickly that, you know, gamers are going to watch it as well," he explained.

"So it was a bit weird as you realise that if you don't play games you really literally know nothing about them. I felt we almost had to explain what they were. It was a weird balancing act that we had to do."

Brooker has previously said that future episodes of Screenswipe may include games coverage.