How Videogames Changed the World
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.
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
Peter Molyneux
Self
Aoife Wilson
Self
Rob Florence
Self
Kate Russell
Self
Graham Linehan
Self
Dara Ó Briain
Self
Ellie Gibson
Self
Labrinth
Self
Felicia Day
Self
Keza MacDonald
Self
Pete Donaldson
Self
Berni Goode
Self
Tim Schafer
Self
Neil Druckmann
Self
Ron Gilbert
Self
Susan Calman
Self
Rhianna Pratchett
Self
Matt Lees
Self
Quintin Smith
Self
Will Wright
Self
Nolan Bushnell
Self
Vince Zampella
Self
Peter Serafinowicz
Self
Allan Alcorn
Self
Joe Lieberman
Self (archive footage)
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