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2007 – 2008 · ON Networks
1 seasons · 22 episodes
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Comedy

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This series traces the sweeping history of video games—from the golden age of arcades to the home‑console revolution that reshaped the industry. Through fast‑paced commentary and archival insight, it explores how hits like Space Invaders, Pac‑Man, and Donkey Kong fueled an arcade boom, why the market collapsed in the early 1980s, and how Nintendo revived gaming with the NES. The story expands into the fierce rivalry between Atari and Nintendo, the global battle for Tetris rights, and the constant cycle of innovation that defined consoles from the 1970s through the 2000s. Blending humor with industry analysis, the episode shows how creativity, competition, and a few spectacular missteps shaped modern gaming.

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T.J. Allard
Dan Ackerman
Libe Goad
Jeff Rubin
Josh Shabtai
Created by Jesse Black

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Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
First aired
Jul 30, 2007
Original language
EN
Country
US

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