How Videogames Changed the World

How Videogames Changed the World

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2013-11-30

From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From Atari to Angry Birds, How Videogames Changed the World explores how interactive entertainment evolved from a penny arcade diversion into a medium that some believe is art, and shows how it is changing the way we work, communicate and, of course, play. Joined by Jonathan Ross, Dara O'Briain and gaming legends like Will Wright and John Romero, Brooker looks at how videogames have become the most progressive art form of the last 40 years. This humorous and insightful tour will surprise and entertain the uninitiated and dedicated gamers alike.

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From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From Atari to Angry Birds, How Videogames Changed the World explores how interactive entertainment evolved from a penny arcade diversion into a medium that some believe is art, and shows how it is changing the way we work, communicate and, of course, play. Joined by Jonathan Ross, Dara O'Briain and gaming legends like Will Wright and John Romero, Brooker looks at how videogames have become the most progressive art form of the last 40 years. This humorous and insightful tour will surprise and entertain the uninitiated and dedicated gamers alike.

Released

2013-11-30

Runtime

97

Director

Graham Proud

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

TV Movie

Language

English

Production

Zeppotron

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    Charlie Brooker

    Charlie Brooker
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    Jonathan Ross

    Jonathan Ross
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    Keith Stuart Thayer

    Keith Stuart Thayer
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    Jeff Minter

    Jeff Minter
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    Al Alcorn

    Al Alcorn
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    Malorie Blackman

    Malorie Blackman
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    David Braben

    David Braben
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    John Romero

    John Romero
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    Gary Whitta

    Gary Whitta
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    Tom Watson

    Tom Watson
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    Peter Molyneux

    Peter Molyneux
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    Aoife Wilson

    Aoife Wilson
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    Rob Florence

    Rob Florence
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    Kate Russell

    Kate Russell
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    Graham Linehan

    Graham Linehan
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    Dara Ó Briain

    Dara Ó Briain
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    Ellie Gibson

    Ellie Gibson
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    Labrinth

    Labrinth
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    Felicia Day

    Felicia Day
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    Keza MacDonald

    Keza MacDonald
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    Pete Donaldson

    Pete Donaldson
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    Berni Goode

    Berni Goode
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    Tim Schafer

    Tim Schafer
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    Neil Druckmann

    Neil Druckmann
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    Ron Gilbert

    Ron Gilbert
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    Susan Calman

    Susan Calman
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    Rhianna Pratchett

    Rhianna Pratchett
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    Matt Lees

    Matt Lees
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    Quintin Smith

    Quintin Smith
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    Will Wright

    Will Wright
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    Nolan Bushnell

    Nolan Bushnell
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    Vince Zampella

    Vince Zampella
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    Peter Serafinowicz

    Peter Serafinowicz
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    Allan Alcorn

    Allan Alcorn