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Wreck Or Get Rekt

January 2016 •English

Here Comes a New Challenger

May 2023 •English

The story of the gaming phenomenon that is Street Fighter II, exploring its origins and its impact on the lives of kids and teenagers worldwide.

Masterpieces: Jet Set Radio Future

April 2023 •English

Join Kay Martinez as they explore the game development, character design, original soundtrack, and cultural movements that inspired SEGA's estranged masterpiece: Jet Set Radio Future.

The Making of Pentiment

April 2024 •English

A documentary about the making of "Pentiment"

Games You Can't Win

March 2016 •English

Games You Can’t Win explores “empathy” gaming, a new video game movement in which developers are sharing some of their most intimate or traumatic personal experiences through artful, documentary-style video games. Using a combination of intimate verité footage and video capture from the games, the short film tells the stories of three developer and the personal experiences that inspired their game.

Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe

September 2009 •English

Charlie Brooker sets his caustic sights on video games. Expect acerbic comment as he looks at the various genres, how they have changed since their early conception and how the media represents games and gamers. Features interviews with Dara O Briain, sitcom scribe Graham Linehan and Rab and Ryan from Consolevania.

This is Not a Game

June 2021 •English

Angela Su’s fictional artist Rosie Leavers is the last remaining person to upload her consciousness to a video game. Contemplating during a pandemic year which also saw people’s resistance movements in many parts of the world, the work pinpoints the uncanny affinities between gaming and warfare strategies. They have mutually informed the infrastructure of both worlds since time immemorial when diplomatic conflicts played out on the battlefield of the 64 squares of a chess board to flight simulation technologies which were adapted to shape gaming experiences as we know it now. When the conflict is between the state and its people, she speculates that gaming strategies empower civilians in resistance movements to counter imperialism through its own operative logic. But once we upload our consciousness, are we able to return to the sensibilities and political motivation that inspired the revolution to begin with?

Pagan Invasion, Vol. 13: Doorways To Satan

January 1991 •English

The dawn of the 21st Century has found much of modern society obsessed with occult mysteries, sadistic violence, and evil. Everything from cartoons and video games to recorded music and major theatrical films are being designed and promote to "satisfy" the public's insatiable lust for the macabre. Most disturbing is the rise in the practice of Satanism. Law enforcement agencies are unable to keep up with the increasing numbers of heinous, Satanically inspired crimes. Basically a remake of Devil Worship: The Rise of Satanism (1989) using the same footage.

A Goodbye to Blessed Realities

February 2024 •English

A video essay that despite, multiple delays, finally released to document the story and cancellation of solo-dev Heavenly Den!'s game, Blessed Realities, as a way to bring closure to the game and the studio's story. The story is over.

Japon : Histoire du Shooting Game

April 2006 •French

A 2006 French documentary on Shooting games (STG).

Japon : 30 ans d'arcade

October 2003 •French

A 2003 French documentary on Japanese arcade video games

Japon : Histoire du fighting game

January 2005 •French

A 2005 French documentary on fighting games

Japon : Histoire du Rhythm Game

May 2004 •French

A 2004 French documentary on rhythm games

The Story of Nintendo

May 2023 •English

Over 133 years in the making, from humble beginnings manufacturing 'Hanufuda' cards came one of the world's most recognized videogame companies, from the birth of Mario and Luigi to Donkey Kong and Zelda... to beating its competition and presenting itself as a platform for quality games and strong values. This is the story of Nintendo.

Ready Up

February 2022 •English

It's a sport, it's a competition, it's an accidental perfect game. An absolute fight, an everyday fight, that doesn't stop. It’s Counter-Strike.

Token Taverns

April 2023 •English

The golden age of arcades may have been in the 80s, but decades later arcades are back and bigger than ever in the arcade bar. Arcade bars have been spreading across the globe; transporting old school gamers back to their childhood while bringing in a new generation of players. It's Cheers for nerds, a place where every body knows your game. "Token Taverns" is a documentary exploring the growth of arcade bars and what this growing trend is all about. "Token Taverns" centers on 3 arcade bars and their owners over 2 years as they try to thrive and survive through a global pandemic.

GET BONUS: The Movie: E3 2010

June 2010 •English

Tim Rogers and Robert Pelloni attempt to get into E3 without passes.

Summer Game Fest 2022

June 2022 •English

A fan-first celebration of the future of video games, featuring world premiere new game announcements and first looks at the latest games from the world's biggest video game developers.

Game and Glory

January 2023 •English

Go behind the scenes of the intense world of professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). Follow the personal stories of legendary players Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev, Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato, and Casper “cadiaN” Møller as they navigate the highs and lows of the Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Major Championship in Rio de Janeiro. Narrated by the dynamic CS:GO caster Alex “MACHINE” Richardson, “Game and Glory” immerses you in the high-stakes drama and nail-biting tension of one of the largest esports events ever, with a staggering prize pool of $1,250,000. Experience the unmatched energy of a crowd like no other, and the electrifying atmosphere that made the IEM Rio Major an unforgettable chapter in esports history. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the scene, this documentary promises to captivate and inspire, showcasing the relentless pursuit of glory in the world of professional gaming.

Spelkollektivet: To Build a Castle

September 2024 •English

"Spelkollektivet: To Build a Castle" is the story of the world's largest co-living space for game developers, and the people living there. Follow the founder James Newnorth as he navigates the many obstacles of turning an untried idea into reality. Meet the three indie devs Leene Künnap, Matej Jan and Michal Roch as they work on their respective games, "Death and Taxes", "Pixel Art Academy" and "Lords and Villeins". Find out if Spelkollektivet fosters the next indie dev star.