Origins
- 2018-2022
- 4 seasons
- Documentary
Season 4 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
The Sims
30 mins
As one of the most profitable franchises in gaming, The Sims is beloved by millions. Yet, this success story began from humble beginnings, becoming one of the most iconic David vs Goliath tales in video game history.
Episode 2
Sonic
30 mins
Initially set to be Sega's secret weapon in the war against Nintendo, Sonic is a title that drastically altered the home console market in the 1990s. Find out how the meteoric rise of the franchise would alter the gaming landscape forever.
Episode 3
Grand Theft Auto
30 mins
Now synonymous with blockbuster titles, Rockstar North began as a humble indie Scottish developer. We trace their journey from small beginnings to becoming one of the industry's titans, shocking the world repeatedly with the GTA series.
Episode 4
Spyro
30 mins
In an era when mascots could make or break gaming franchises, Spyro the Dragon soared above and beyond his competitors, becoming a treasured icon for a generation of gamers.
Episode 5
Wii Sports
30 mins
In an industry where tech advancements are make or break Nintendo took a risk with the Wii. In this episode, we track the console's development and how its tie-in game, Wii Sports, helped it become one of the most successful consoles ever.
Episode 6
Silent Hill
30 mins
Hailed as one of the most important horror games, Silent Hill profoundly impacted gamers and the industry. We explore this landmark title, which changed the perception of psychological games and left a lasting mark on the horror genre.
Episode 7
The Witcher
30 mins
Few games have caused as much stir as CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3, but its road to success was long. In this episode, we cover how two entrepreneurs built the most valuable video game development team in Europe.
Episode 8
Pac Man
30 mins
There is no gaming mascot more ingrained in pop-culture than Namco's golden child, Pac Man. On this episode we'll be covering how this yellow disc took over the world, and became the figurehead for a golden age of arcade gaming.
Episode 9
Ratchet & Clank
30 mins
Sony's PlayStation 2 became the dream gift for millions, spawning beloved franchises. Created by Insomniac Games, Ratchet and Clank aimed to innovate with its unique style, helping it become a celebrated franchise that has spanned decades.
Episode 10
Angry Birds
30 mins
If you've ever held a touchscreen phone, you've likely experienced the zany fun of Angry Birds. We follow a group of Finnish game developers and explore how they built one of the world's most successful multimedia companies.
Episode 11
Rayman
30 mins
Bursting out of France in the 1990s, Rayman helped shape Ubisoft into the industry titan it is today. In this episode we explore how the ingenuity of a young developer led to the creation of one of the most popular platformers of all time.
Episode 12
Age of Empires
30 mins
From laying siege to fortresses to exploring new worlds, Age of Empires has let players dive into history for decades. In this episode, we recount how one of the most iconic strategy games came to be.
Episode 13
Borderlands
30 mins
Shoot, kill, loot, repeat - the mantra of loot-shooter games everywhere. We dive into the title that kickstarted the genre, and has amassed legions of fans as one of the most unique series in gaming history.
Episode 14
Duke Nukem
30 mins
The gun-toting ladies man Duke Nukem exploded onto gamer's screens in the early 90s, and after a stint of popularity, he became the centrefold for one of the most controversial development sagas in video games history.
Episode 15
Crash Bandicoot
30 mins
Spinning onto our screens in the 90s, Crash became a mainstay for kids all around the world. It's fiendish traps, extravagant level design and quirky humour became an instant classic, born from an unlikely origins story.
Episode 16
Half-Life
30 mins
As a figuremark title in gaming, Half-Life set a new benchmark in the world of FPS games. From Valve's unrelenting perfectionism, to blackmail attempts from international hackers, the tale of one of gamings most adorned titles has it all.
Episode 17
Lego Star Wars
30 mins
A game that did the impossible - it made The Phantom Menace fun. Since its inception, Lego Star Wars turned the film-to-game strategy on its head, and began a franchise of some of the most revered family friendly titles to date.
Episode 18
Fable
30 mins
This is the story of how one man went from selling baked beans to creating fantastical worlds. Love him or hate him, Peter Molyneux built a robust franchise with Fable, filled with highs, lows, and a turbulent development process.
Episode 19
Minecraft
30 mins
Smash a block, place a block - two simple actions that created one of the most popular games of all time. Minecraft became the brainchild of one man, whose ambition and game sense created a global cultural phenomenon.
Episode 20
Bioshock
30 mins
As the only game shortlisted for the Smithsonian as a work of art, BioShock is filled with accolades. A title that aimed to transcend being "just a game," it challenged every aspect of game development and became a cult hit.
Episode 21
No Man's Sky
30 mins
What happens when you take an indie studio with a couple of games to their name, and parade them in front of millions of gamers with the most ambitious video game concept ever? You get a darn interesting Origin story - that's what.