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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.

2020 HD 37min TV-14 United States English

France Costrel Charles Martinet

Documentary History

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Space Invaders and Pac-Man lead an arcade craze, while Ataris cartridge system dominates home gaming until a high-profile failure sparks a downfall.

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.

Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, adventure and role-playing computer games introduce unprecedented levels of choice and complexity to players.

Segas Genesis console and its speedy new character, Sonic, hit the market. Electronic Arts kicks off a partnership with football legend John Madden.

Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat give rise to the head-to-head fighting genre, but the increasing graphic violence in games brings controversy.

Nintendo goes 3D with Star Fox. Wolfenstein 3D popularizes the first-person shooter format, while Doom ups the ante with networked gaming.

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