Video Game Invasion: The History of a Global Obsession

Mar 21, 2004

1h 30m

★ 7.0

From Pong to Pac-Man and Beyond...

Overview

A breakthrough documentary on the multi-billion dollar industry & the pioneers behind the blips on the screen. Decades later it's all gone extreme! Go beyond the pixels and behind the scenes for the true story about video games. Hosted by Tony Hawk, world champion skateboarder and co-creator of such hit video games as "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater" and "Tony Hawk’s Underground," VIDEO GAME INVASION explores the creation of video games in an entertaining and comprehensive fashion, taking viewers through the maze of games that comprised the evolution of video gaming.

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Documentary

Production Companies

Beantown Productions

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Tony Hawk

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Nolan Bushnell

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David Crane

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Ralph H. Baer

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