Description
Original Airdate11/04/2024
Exploring the little-known backstories (and back-stabbing) behind the creation of wildly popular games like Monopoly and Call of Duty.
Game Changers
Where to watch Game Changers
- Free On Demand on Discovery Channel
Cast & Crew
Pooch HallNarrator Pooch HallNarrator Brian Volk-WeissDirector Brian Volk-WeissDirector
Season 1
8. Minecraft Builds an Empire
Air Date 12/16/2024
Minecraft sets players free to create their own world in a colorful, pixelated sandbox, mining, surviving and even whacking the occasional zombie or two.
7. Game Changers: Sega Sics Nintendo
Air Date 12/09/2024
Sega joins forces with a blue hedgehog to launch their 6-bit Genesis console, taking on the undisputed giant of the gaming industry: Nintendo.
6. Game Changers: World of Warcraft Goes for Gold
Air Date 12/02/2024
Brave heroes join on a quest into the vast realms of World of Warcraft; following the journey of its wise warriors, aka game developers, as they face insurmountable obstacles to collecting their gold lots and lots of gold.
5. Backstabbed by Board Games
Air Date 11/25/2024
Monopoly, Scrabble and Operation are three iconic board games; but behind the wholesome family entertainment are surprising tales of thievery, backstabbing and lies.
4. When Duty Calls
Air Date 11/18/2024
The inception of Activision's mega-hit Call of Duty began in Hollywood, thanks to director Steven Spielberg, but its success was due to a Tulsa, OK, video game company and a group of disgruntled gamers named the Gang of Four.
3. Atari Takes the Lead
Air Date 11/11/2024
Atari's launch of Pong in 1972 and the follow-up smash hit Pac-Man in 1980 created a whole new gaming industry, until it all came crashing down.
2. Madden Scores Big
Air Date 11/04/2024
Electronic Arts collaborates with coach and sports commentator John Madden to create what would become a great football video game.
1. Nintendo's Wild Ride
Air Date 11/04/2024
From an obscure Japanese card manufacturer to the most recognizable gaming company worldwide, Nintendo's wild ride from family business to global gaming titan has lasted over 100 years, changing the game and the world.