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This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.
Overview
This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.
Courtney Coupe
Creator / EP
Episodes
1. Boom & Bust
Space Invaders and Pac-Man lead an arcade craze, while Atari's cartridge system dominates home gaming until a high-profile failure sparks a downfall.
2. Comeback Kid
A Japanese playing card company called Nintendo enters gaming and hits it big with Donkey Kong, then later takes over home gaming with the NES.
3. Role Players
Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, adventure and role-playing computer games introduce unprecedented levels of choice and complexity to players.
Cast & Crew
Charles Martinet
Self - Narrator (voice)
