Trevor McDonald will replace the iconic Sir Patrick Moore and will act as the all-knowing, all seeing GamesMaster, setting up some of the most exciting gaming challenges for contestants. 

Competitors will battle it out in virtual challenges spanning a range of games in a bid to win the legendary golden joystick trophy.

The series will be presented by Robert Florence, who will also act as a creative consultant, and he will be joined by gaming host Frankie Ward and newcomer Ty Logan. 

Florence is a writer, actor and presenter who has written and starred in comedies such as The Scotts and games show VideoGaiden and is half of the UK’s longest running online videogame review show Consolevania.

Ward is a well-known face in esports and has interviewed many players across a number of game titles. 

Logan who has a big passion for gaming and will represent the casual gamers and is ready to take on anyone at FIFA.

GamesMaster in partnership with Oculus Quest 2 from Facebook, is a three-part series that will premiere on E4’s YouTube.

Sir Trevor McDonald commented: “I am delighted to be taking on this iconic role for a new generation of viewers.”