
Thumb Candy: The History of Computer Games(2001)
A documentary about the history of computer games. Featuring interviews with Steven Poole, Nolan Bushnell, both Space Invaders and Pac-Man creators, Clive Sinclair, Shigeru Miyamoto and Matthew Smith of Manic Miner fame. Hosted by Iain Lee.
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Thumb Candy: The History of Computer Games
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A documentary about the history of computer games. Featuring interviews with Steven Poole, Nolan Bushnell, both Space Invaders and Pac-Man creators, Clive Sinclair, Shigeru Miyamoto and Matthew Smith of Manic Miner fame. Hosted by Iain Lee.
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2001-03-31
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