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PBS Documentary on The Video Game Revolution

Posted by Zonk on from the revolution-will-be-televised dept.

fredrikr writes "PBS is currently running a documentary on the history and relevance of video games and gaming: The Video Game Revolution. [Check Your Local Listings] From the website: "This is the story of how a whimsical invention of the 1960s helped spawn the computer industry as we know it. Video games have influenced the way children live and play, forever altered the entertainment industry, and even affected the way wars are fought. See how it all began and find out what it means for the future."

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  1. Timing's a little off... by TMLink · · Score: 4, Funny

    The Video Game Revolution premieres Wednesday, Sept. 8th, at 9:00 p.m.

    Gee, thanks for the heads up slashdot. Much appreciated.

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