Name: Game Changers
Released: 2024-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Pooch Hall

TV Show · Documentary

Detailing the significance and creation of nostalgic gaming touchstones, from board games to the biggest video game franchises in the world.

2024 · 42m

EPISODE 101

Backstabbed by Board Games

Monopoly, Scrabble and Operation are three iconic board games; but behind the wholesome family entertainment are surprising tales of thievery, backstabbing and lies.
EPISODE 102

Atari Takes the Lead

Atari's launch of Pong in 1972 and the follow-up smash hit Pac-Man in 1980 created a whole new gaming industry -- until it all came crashing down.
EPISODE 103

Nintendo's Wild Ride

From an obscure Japanese card manufacturer to the most recognizable gaming company worldwide, Nintendo's wild ride from family business to global gaming titan has lasted over 100 years, changing the game and the world.
EPISODE 104

Sega Sics Nintendo

Sega joins forces with a blue hedgehog to launch their 6-bit Genesis console, taking on the undisputed giant of the gaming industry: Nintendo.
EPISODE 105

Madden Scores Big

Electronic Arts collaborates with coach and sports commentator John Madden to create what would become a great football video game.
EPISODE 106

When Duty Calls

The inception of Activision's mega-hit Call of Duty began in Hollywood, thanks to director Steven Spielberg -- but its success was due to a Tulsa, OK, video game company and a group of disgruntled gamers named the Gang of Four.