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.

Cast (35)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Charlie Brooker

Presenter

Jonathan Ross

Self

K

Keith Stuart Thayer

Self

Jeff Minter

Self

A

Al Alcorn

Self

Malorie Blackman

Self

D

David Braben

Self

John Romero

Self

Gary Whitta

Self

T

Tom Watson

Self

Peter Molyneux

Self

A

Aoife Wilson

Self

R

Rob Florence

Self

Kate Russell

Self

Graham Linehan

Self

Dara Ó Briain

Self

Ellie Gibson

Self

Labrinth

Self

Felicia Day

Self

Keza MacDonald

Self

P

Pete Donaldson

Self

B

Berni Goode

Self

Tim Schafer

Self

Neil Druckmann

Self

R

Ron Gilbert

Self

Susan Calman

Self

Rhianna Pratchett

Self

M

Matt Lees

Self

Q

Quintin Smith

Self

W

Will Wright

Self

N

Nolan Bushnell

Self

V

Vince Zampella

Self

Peter Serafinowicz

Self

A

Allan Alcorn

Self

Joe Lieberman

Self (archive footage)

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