How Videogames Changed the World

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