How Videogames Changed the World

How Videogames Changed the World

2013/11/30 • Released • English

Documentary
TV Movie
6.8
1h 37m

Overview

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.

Director : Al Campbell

Casts
Charlie Brooker

Charlie Brooker

Presenter

Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross

Self

Keith Stuart Thayer

Self

Jeff Minter

Jeff Minter

Self

Al Alcorn

Self

Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman

Self

David Braben

Self

John Romero

John Romero

Self

Gary Whitta

Gary Whitta

Self

Tom Watson

Self

Peter Molyneux

Peter Molyneux

Self

Aoife Wilson

Self

Rob Florence

Self

Kate Russell

Kate Russell

Self

Graham Linehan

Graham Linehan

Self

Dara Ó Briain

Dara Ó Briain

Self

Ellie Gibson

Self

Labrinth

Labrinth

Self

Felicia Day

Felicia Day

Self

Keza MacDonald

Self

Pete Donaldson

Self

Berni Goode

Self

Tim Schafer

Tim Schafer

Self

Neil Druckmann

Neil Druckmann

Self

Ron Gilbert

Self

Susan Calman

Susan Calman

Self

Rhianna Pratchett

Self

Matt Lees

Self

Quintin Smith

Self

Will Wright

Self

Nolan Bushnell

Self

Vince Zampella

Self

Peter Serafinowicz

Peter Serafinowicz

Self

Allan Alcorn

Self

Joe Lieberman

Joe Lieberman

Self (archive footage)

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