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The Video Game Revolution

Posted by michael on from the turn-turn-turn dept.

SH10151 writes "PBS will be airing a special, The Video Game Revolution, this week. "The Video Game Revolution examines the evolution and history of the video game industry, from the 1950s through today, the impact of video games on society and culture, and the future of electronic gaming." Just a heads-up for all the game junkies out there."

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  1. Re:No Elite? by ObsessiveMathsFreak · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Other games that will not be shown include, but are not limited to....

    1. Any RPG Whatsoever
    2. Half Life(Though Counterstrike MAY be shown)
    3. Street Fighter 2
    4. Sonic The Hedgehog
    5. Centipede
    6. Maniac Mansion
    7. Nethack
    8. Outrun
    9. Soul Calibur
    10. Command and Conquer
    11. Duke Nukem Forever

    Go figure I suppose :E

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  2. Re: PBS effect of gaming by Time+Clock+Software · · Score: 2, Insightful
    They focused more on the effect of the content of games on our society, but I almost think that the time and energy dedicated both to playing and creating games has had a bigger effect on us than the content.

    Still, a lot of good info.

    Eric
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