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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.
Seasons
1. Boom & Bust
Air Date: 2020-08-19
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
Air Date: 2020-08-19
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
Air Date: 2020-08-19
Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, adventure and role-playing computer games introduce unprecedented levels of choice and complexity to players.
4. This is War
Air Date: 2020-08-19
Sega's Genesis console and its speedy new character, Sonic, hit the market. Electronic Arts kicks off a partnership with football legend John Madden.
5. Fight!
Air Date: 2020-08-19
Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat give rise to the head-to-head fighting genre, but the increasing graphic violence in games brings controversy.
6. Level Up
Air Date: 2020-08-19
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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Rating
7.4/10
Release Date
2020-08-19
Episodes
6 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Great Big Story