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How Videogames Changed the World

6.8

2013•1h 37m

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.

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Thumbnail for video: Charlie Brooker's How Videogames Changed The World | Saturday, 9pm | Channel 4

Charlie Brooker's How Videogames Changed The World | Saturday, 9pm | Channel 4

Thumbnail for video: Charlie Brooker's How Videogames Changed the World (Full Documentary)

Charlie Brooker's How Videogames Changed the World (Full Documentary)

Thumbnail for video: How Videogames Changed the World - Sat 30th Nov, C4, 9pm

How Videogames Changed the World - Sat 30th Nov, C4, 9pm

Cast

Photo of Charlie Brooker

Charlie Brooker

Presenter

Photo of Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross

Self

Photo of Jeff Minter

Jeff Minter

Self

Photo of Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman

Self

Photo of John Romero

John Romero

Self

Photo of Gary Whitta

Gary Whitta

Self

Photo of Peter Molyneux

Peter Molyneux

Self

Photo of Kate Russell

Kate Russell

Self

Photo of Graham Linehan

Graham Linehan

Self

Photo of Dara Ó Briain

Dara Ó Briain

Self

Photo of Labrinth

Labrinth

Self

Photo of Felicia Day

Felicia Day

Self

Photo of Tim Schafer

Tim Schafer

Self

Photo of Neil Druckmann

Neil Druckmann

Self

Photo of Susan Calman

Susan Calman

Self

Photo of Peter Serafinowicz

Peter Serafinowicz

Self

Photo of Joe Lieberman

Joe Lieberman

Self (archive footage)

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