Rise of the Video Game
Rise of the Video Game” is a five part series on The Discovery Channel about the history of video games.
“Level One” – Originally broadcast on November 21, 2007. The first computer game, called Tennis for Two, was made in 1958.
“Level Two” – Originally broadcast on November 28, 2007. Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, Donkey Kong, Zelda, King’s Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, EA Sports and Grand Theft Auto 3 are discussed. An insight to home Video game consoles is discussed, including what made the ones that succeeded popular.
“Level Three” – December 5, 2007. This episode discusses three-dimensional video games such as Battlezone and Rescue on Fractalus!, and first-person shooters such as Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, America’s Army, and Full Spectrum Warrior.
“Level Four” – December 12, 2007. Simulation games such as Black and White, Sim City and Populous are discussed with their creators such as Will Wright, Peter Molyneux and Sid Meier.
“Level Five” – December 19, 2007. Internet gaming is discussed.
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