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Deep Dive: Insert Coin (2020)

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Insert Coin
Insert Coin provides an oral history of Midway Games, focusing on their impact on the gaming industry from a Chicago factory. The film covers the creation of iconic video games such as Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam, which contributed to a significant arcade boom and generated billions in revenue. It features insights from key figures like Neil Nicastro and Eugene Jarvis, detailing how their innovative ideas transformed video gaming. The documentary also examines the development of memorable characters like Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage, and Scorpion. It discusses the infamous fatalities in Mortal Kombat that became a franchise hallmark. The film captures the passion and creativity of the Midway team, illustrating how they changed the landscape of video gaming.

Why Watch

  • •Meet key figures like Eugene Jarvis and Neil Nicastro.
  • •Find out how Mortal Kombat's fatalities were created.
  • •See the origins of iconic characters like Scorpion and Kitana.

Did You Know

•Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam grossed billions of dollars.
•The documentary has a runtime of 103 minutes.
•Midway Games operated from a factory located in Chicago.

Perfect For

Mortal Kombat fansVideo game history enthusiastsArcade game collectors