How Videogames Changed the World (2013)
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.
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: November 30, 2013
Cast
- Charlie Brooker - Presenter
- Jonathan Ross - Self
- Keith Stuart Thayer - Self
- Jeff Minter - Self
- Al Alcorn - Self
- Malorie Blackman - Self
- David Braben - Self
- John Romero - Self
- Gary Whitta - Self
- Tom Watson - Self
Screenplay
Production: Zeppotron
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
video game
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is How Videogames Changed the World about?
- 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.
- Who directed How Videogames Changed the World?
- How Videogames Changed the World was directed by Al Campbell, Marcus Daborn, Graham Proud.
- Who stars in How Videogames Changed the World?
- How Videogames Changed the World stars Charlie Brooker, Jonathan Ross, Keith Stuart Thayer, Jeff Minter, Al Alcorn, Malorie Blackman.
- How long is How Videogames Changed the World?
- How Videogames Changed the World has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is How Videogames Changed the World?
- How Videogames Changed the World is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was How Videogames Changed the World produced?
- How Videogames Changed the World was produced in United Kingdom.