How Videogames Changed the World

Story

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Marcus Daborn, Graham Proud, Al Campbell

Writers

Charlie Brooker, Matt Lees

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

30 November 2013

Ensemble

Cast

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  Charlie Brooker

  Presenter

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  Jonathan Ross

  Self

• Keith Stuart Thayer

  Self

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  Jeff Minter

  Self

• Al Alcorn

  Self

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  Malorie Blackman

  Self

• David Braben

  Self

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  John Romero

  Self

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  Gary Whitta

  Self

• Tom Watson

  Self

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  Peter Molyneux

  Self

• Aoife Wilson

  Self