Game Changers

Exploring the little-known backstories (and back-stabbing) behind the creation of wildly popular games like Monopoly and Call of Duty.
Nintendo's Wild Ride
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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.

Madden Scores Big
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Electronic Arts collaborates with coach and sports commentator John Madden to create what would become a great football video game.

Atari Takes the Lead
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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.

When Duty Calls
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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.

Backstabbed by Board Games
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Monopoly, Scrabble and Operation are three iconic board games; but behind the wholesome family entertainment are surprising tales of thievery, backstabbing and lies.

Game Changers: Sega Sics Nintendo
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Sega joins forces with a blue hedgehog to launch their 6-bit Genesis console, taking on the undisputed giant of the gaming industry: Nintendo.

Minecraft Builds an Empire
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Minecraft sets players free to create their own world in a colorful, pixelated sandbox, mining, surviving and even whacking the occasional zombie or two.