25 significant video games are examined to illustrate their impact on culture and the history of the medium over the past 40 years.
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25 significant video games are examined to illustrate their impact on culture and the history of the medium over the past 40 years.
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Charlie Brooker presents a television special that aired on Channel 4 in November 2013. The program features notable figures such as Jonathan Ross, Dara Ó Briain, and game designers Will Wright and John Romero. It covers the 25 most significant video games, tracing their history and cultural impact. From early titles like Pong to modern classics, the documentary illustrates how video games have influenced communication, work, and leisure over the past four decades. The runtime is 97 minutes.
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- Meet Jonathan Ross and Peter Serafinowicz discussing games
- Find out how gamification affects social networks
- See the impact of games like Papers, Please on real-world issues
Did You Know
- The documentary aired in November 2013.
- It features 25 significant video games as chosen by Charlie Brooker.
- Pundits Aoife Wilson, Keza MacDonald, and Quintin Smith later appeared on the podcast Daft Souls.
- The show has a runtime of 97 minutes.
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Graham Proud directed How Videogames Changed the World.
When was How Videogames Changed the World aired?
How Videogames Changed the World was aired in November 2013.
What was the runtime of How Videogames Changed the World?
The runtime of How Videogames Changed the World is 97 minutes.
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