CinemaOSMovie · 2004 · 1h 30m

Video Game Invasion: The History of a Global Obsession

From Pong to Pac-Man and Beyond...

75%(4)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byDavid Comtois, David Carr

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
EN
Released
March 21, 2004
Budget
$300,000
Studios
Beantown Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Tony Hawk

Tony Hawk

Self

Nolan Bushnell

Self

David Crane

Self

Ralph H. Baer

Ralph H. Baer

Self

Creative team
Directed by
David Comtois
David Carr
Written by
David Comtois
Frankie Glass

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