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This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

Season 1 Episode Guide

6 Episodes 2020

Episode 1

Wed, Aug 19, 2020 46 mins

Space Invaders and Pac-Man lead an arcade craze, while Atari's cartridge system dominates home gaming until high-profile failure sparks a downfall.

Episode 2

Wed, Aug 19, 2020 43 mins

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.

Episode 3

Wed, Aug 19, 2020 40 mins

Inspired by Dungeons and Dragons, adventure and role-playing computer games introduce unprecedented levels of choice and complexity to players.

Episode 4

Wed, Aug 19, 2020 41 mins

Sega's Genesis console and its speedy character, Sonic, hit the market. Electronic Arts kicks off a partnership with football legend John Madden.

Episode 5

Wed, Aug 19, 2020 43 mins

Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat give rise to head-to-head fighting genre, but the increasing graphic violence in games brings controversy.

Episode 6

Wed, Aug 19, 2020 37 mins

Nintendo goes 3D with Star Fox. Wolfenstein 3D popularizes the first-person shooter format, while Doom ups the ante with networked gaming.