Dara O'Briain talks games.

I went to the first gig he did this and found it very funny. I'm sure not everyone will like it but for those who do, enjoy :)   
  
     
 

Yup, it works. He did this routine in that video game show Charlie Brooker tried to get started.

I saw him live recently, and this was part of his act. About half of the crowd found it hilarious, and the other half (the older half) were confused. Fantastic gig though.

Pretty funny but I always find some supposed "justifications" of comedians talking about games to be weird. Who argues that games like Rock Band need to have songs unlocked in order cos it's in any way similar to the music industry?? Like, what? hah

Saw him last year. Didn't do this bit but was funny. Would like to see him again.

Totally just clicked a link on a Kotaku article and it took me here.

I remember this guy from the mock the week, shame I never watched it since Frankie Boyle left. Might check his DVD somepoint.

" @anterline: Frankie Boyle is a dick.  I'm not offended by his insults it's just that he relies on them to be funny, like Russell Brand relies on being a fucking girl. "

" @anterline: The BBC needs to stop putting those fake laughs on every single comedy they show. It sounds terrible and it distracts from what's going on in the program. "

Always loved him. This just reinforces the idea that the mainstream isn't interested in dieing in games or being forced to unlock stuff. I'm not 100% on board with this (in the sense that it's really not that hard to learn), but I think in general it's better to make a game easier. To not rely on stereotypical fail states. I think we are a ways away from that though. Heavy Rain and Portal for me are good examples of the ideal game in this sense.

I have found him quite funny and likeable in the past when he was on QI and stuff, but because of this I legitimately love him.
Also, it's so awesome that this was linked on Kotaku.

" @anterline: The BBC needs to stop putting those fake laughs on every single comedy they show. It sounds terrible and it distracts from what's going on in the program. "

" @CookieMonster:  It would help immensely if they did away with BBC3 altogether. I've yet to find anyone who finds Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps funny. "

" @dudeglove said:

" @CookieMonster:  It would help immensely if they did away with BBC3 altogether. I've yet to find anyone who finds Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps funny. "

They haven't shown two pints on BBC Three for ages. And BBC3 actually shows some half decent stuff some of the time. It's better than most of the crap TV channels around anyway. "

All Bow to Dara

I really like Dara, and while Mock the Week hasnt been as good without Frankie, its still a good show in my opinion

I didn't know him. He's funny. Thanks!