Dave Perry | |
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Born | David Roy Perry 21 May 1966 [1] |
Occupation | Tattoo Parlour owner |
Dave Perry (born 21 May 1966) was co-commentator on the UK computer and video games television shows GamesMaster [2] [3] and Games World . [4] Perry was most famous for walking off GamesMaster. [2]
He was responsible for launching many games magazines, including Games World, Play, PowerStation, X-Gen, STATION and Mega Power .[ citation needed ] He has since opened a tattoo parlour named Revolver Tattoo Rooms. [5]
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