High Score
This docuseries explores the early history of video games through interviews with industry pioneers, personal stories, archival material, and playful pixel-inspired animation. Covering influential games, consoles, creators, competitive play, and overlooked voices, it offers an accessible introduction rather than a complete account of gaming’s development.
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Season 1
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E1
Boom & Bust
Space Invaders and Pac-Man lead an arcade craze, while Atari's cartridge system dominates home gaming until a high-profile failure sparks a downfall.
Aug 19, 2020 · 46m -
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Comeback Kid
A Japanese playing card company called Nintendo enters gaming and hits it big with Donkey Kong, then later takes over home gaming with the NES.
Aug 19, 2020 · 43m -
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E3
Role Players
Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, adventure and role-playing computer games introduce unprecedented levels of choice and complexity to players.
Aug 19, 2020 · 40m -
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E4
This is War
Sega's Genesis console and its speedy new character, Sonic, hit the market. Electronic Arts kicks off a partnership with football legend John Madden.
Aug 19, 2020 · 41m -
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E5
Fight!
Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat give rise to the head-to-head fighting genre, but the increasing graphic violence in games brings controversy.
Aug 19, 2020 · 43m -
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E6
Level Up
Nintendo goes 3D with Star Fox. Wolfenstein 3D popularizes the first-person shooter format, while Doom ups the ante with networked gaming.
Aug 19, 2020 · 37m
