indie fan
I think this is a forgotten gem. I rewatched it recently and forgot how funny it is, not to mention so many great cameos. Launched so many careers. The characters are perfectly written and perfectly cast. I first thought it should have carried on for more series' but actually it would have become boring and repetitive. The fact that they recast Matt didn't seem to have any detriment whatsoever. Both are equally funny in their own way. The whole show hasn't aged at all and the jokes and situations are all relevant nowadays. Soon, I'm sure someone will remake it which would be great but for the time being I love it. If you haven't seen it I would strongly suggest you check it out.
sashay1999
Having watched the complete series several times, I also have to vote for Neil Stuke - he is absolutely hilarious! The first season starring Ben Chaplin was far too 'clean' and lifeless compared to 2nd and 3rd season. Stuke is so way over the top my stomach just keeps cramping up with laughter. Equally sensational is Sam Janus, in the way she changes her first interpretation of a 'dumb blonde with squeaky voice' into a mature and intelligent young woman struggling with modern-day life as do all of us. The 'ginger tosser' I liked a bit less, because he just doesn't handle the Clare problem efficiently (or in a more entertaining manner). This just made me eager for more and more scenes and gags featuring the 3 of them (brilliant). Can never get enough. IF YOU LIKE THIS SHOW: also watch: Men Behaving Badly (Neil Morrissey and Caroline Quentin are sensational), Father Ted (out of this world), Coupling, Love Soup.
ccorrigan-1
Watched 'game-on' on the BBC in the mid-90s, but since lost the VHS recording. Just after getting all 3 series on DVD, and my suspicions confirmed: Series One featuring Ben Chaplin, the only one worth watching. The man is awesome, what a pity Hollywood came calling just before the recording of the 2nd series. Neil Stuke, with the greatest respect, is not in the same league as Chaplin, and in my opinion, the character of Matt Malone is devalued in series 2 and 3 with Stuke playing the lead-role. Series One is up-there with the best of English comedy, in the 90s or any era. Just a great shame Ben Chaplin didn't feature in all-18 episodes.. He's the King!!
wforeman
game on series one is in the top two funniest comedy series's of the 90's ( next to ' i'm alan partridge' series). the old matt malone ( ben chaplin) is hilarious, and his performance just makes me cry with laughter every time i watch it ( have it on video)the new matt is nowhere near as funny as ben chaplin and i have no idea why that had to change it.both matt bring different qualities, and it depends on why you find the matt funny, to what matt you will prefer. if you like it because looks cool and hard, but is actually a loser then ben chaplin is the man. if your humour is a bit more primitve, and you like it because matt looks a dickhead, and is a dickhead then new matt is the manseries one will go down he history trust me!!!