How Videogames Changed the World

Marcus Daborn
2013-11-30


6.8
97 min

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

Name Character Team
Charlie Brooker Presenter Unowned
Jonathan Ross Himself Unowned
Keith Stuart Thayer Himself Unowned
Jeff Minter Himself Unowned
Al Alcorn Himself Unowned
Malorie Blackman Herself Unowned
David Braben Himself Unowned
John Romero Self Unowned
Gary Whitta Himself Unowned
Tom Watson Himself Unowned
Peter Molyneux Himself Unowned
Aoife Wilson Herself Unowned
Rob Florence Himself Unowned
Kate Russell Herself Unowned
Graham Linehan Himself Unowned
Dara Ó Briain Himself Unowned
Ellie Gibson Herself Unowned
Labrinth Himself Unowned
Felicia Day Herself Unowned
Keza MacDonald Herself Unowned
Pete Donaldson Himself Unowned
Berni Goode Herself Unowned
Tim Schafer Himself Unowned
Neil Druckmann Himself Unowned
Ron Gilbert Himself Unowned
Susan Calman Herself Unowned
Rhianna Pratchett Herself Unowned
Matt Lees Himself Unowned
Quintin Smith Himself Unowned
Will Wright Himself Unowned
Nolan Bushnell Himself Unowned
Vince Zampella Himself Unowned
Peter Serafinowicz Himself Unowned
Allan Alcorn Himself Unowned