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This docuseries charts the history of classic video games, with behind-the-scenes stories and reflections from the people who helped bring them to life. Along the way, it mixes game history with personal anecdotes and additional perspective on who created and shaped gaming worlds.
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Season 1
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E1
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.
Aug 19, 2020 · 46m -
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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.
Aug 19, 2020 · 43m -
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E3
Role Players
Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, adventure and role-playing computer games introduce unprecedented levels of choice and complexity to players.
Aug 19, 2020 · 40m -
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E4
This is War
Sega's Genesis console and its speedy new character, Sonic, hit the market. Electronic Arts kicks off a partnership with football legend John Madden.
Aug 19, 2020 · 41m -
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E5
Fight!
Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat give rise to the head-to-head fighting genre, but the increasing graphic violence in games brings controversy.
Aug 19, 2020 · 43m -
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E6
Level Up
Nintendo goes 3D with Star Fox. Wolfenstein 3D popularizes the first-person shooter format, while Doom ups the ante with networked gaming.
Aug 19, 2020 · 37m
