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On the first day of pre-sale, the book became Amazon’s number one Bestselling PC & Video Games book, above titles on Minecraft, Fortnite, The Legend of Zelda and The Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition. I immediately had an anxiety attack and then died on my arse at a corporate gig. Thus, balance was restored to the Universe.

And then things got really out of hand. They let me film a companion comedy special for the brilliant Go Faster Stripe!

Both released in 2019, here’s some of the nice words that have been said about them:

Book!

Whether or not you’re a committed gamer, this is probably the definitive guide to 1980s and 90s escapism – and a fun, lively read.
- The Observer

Not content with co-creating Go 8 Bit, Steve McNeil has now turned his attention to the evolution of videogames in a brand-new book. "Hey! Listen!" proves itself to be a very entertaining read and extremely funny in places, while highlighting just how obsessive a relationship with videogames can be.
- Retro Gamer Magazine

Equal parts hilarious and informative, Hey, Listen! should be in every gamer’s library.
- Lucy James (Gamespot)

A thoroughly enjoyable look at the early days of video gaming - comprehensive and fun. Loved it!
- Stuart Ashen (aka ashens)

Steve McNeil is funny, knowledgeable, and a massive, shameless, nerd. His brilliant book reminded me just how much of my life I’ve wasted. If the Golden Age of Gaming is a horse, then Steve’s book is the stable.
- Paul Rose (aka Mr Biffo), Digitiser

If “Games Master” was a Nobel title passed on through the ages like “Rear of the Year” rather than simply the name of a 90s magazine/TV show then Steve would surely be the current holder of the esteemed position. What I’m saying is, he knows a LOT about games...
- Scroobius Pip

The 'A La Recherche du Temps Perdu' of the gaming community. The 'A La Recherche du Temps Pew-Pew-Pew', as it were.
- Dara O'Briain

Hugely funny, and full of fantastic facts about the history of video games. But enough about me; Steve's book is also quite good.
- Ellie Gibson, Eurogamer

Taking us on a historical journey from the very early days all the way through to the late 1990's the book tells the stories of the men and women behind some of the most wonderful (and occasionally awful) games of the golden age, the fierce rivalries, bizarre business practices and downright bonkers risks taken during the pioneering days of computer and video gaming. This informal yet extremely well-researched book manages to educate and entertain in equal measure and this - dare I say - well-informed retrohead actually learnt a good deal. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
- Mark Howlett (aka Lord Arse)

An informative, accessible romp through the early years of the games industry. An ideal primer for someone wanting to look at the early incarnation of the business. All hail Il pirata pallido; the gaming hero we never knew we needed.
- Adam Rosser (BBC Radio 5, Let’s Talk About Tech/Game On)

DVD!

Nerd heaven! Gaming gags, gaming facts and... gaming. What more could you ask for?!
- Scroobius Pip

The film of the comedy show of the book from the other guy from that thing... is hilarious! Highly recommended.
- Mark Howlett (aka Lord Arse)

It's very hard to convey love for videogames without being dull. Trying to tell jokes at the same time would be stupid. Steve is not dull but he is brilliantly stupid.
- Mike Bithell (BAFTA winning creator, "Thomas Was Alone")

Steve is the real deal. Passionate, gracious, funny - and an absolutely massive, honking great, gaming nerd.
- Mr Biffo (Digitiser)

Steve is a passionate, charismatic, entertainer who is obsessed by video games, especially those from his childhood. If you love retro games, you'll love his reminiscing standup show.
- Philip and Andrew Oliver. (AKA The Oliver Twins)

"A fantastic time - by turns hilarious and fascinating, and charmingly presented with self-derogatory wit."
- Stuart Ashen (aka Ashens)

It's not easy being funny about games but McNeil makes it look easy. Funny, involving and refreshingly unsentimental.
- Adam Rosser (BBC Radio 5 Live)

Best New Show Nominee
- Leicester Comedy Festival, 2019