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Rise of the Video Game: Season 1: Episode 2

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Discovery | Discovery Channel | Air Date: November 28, 2007
Summary: Video game designers took advantage of improved processor and graphics technology to add recognizable heroes, from Mario and Zelda in the 1980s to more aggressive characters like Sonic the Hedgehog and the antiheroes of Grand Theft Auto.

Among the interviewees are Trip Hawkins (co-founder of Electronic Arts), Al Lowe (the creator ofVideo game designers took advantage of improved processor and graphics technology to add recognizable heroes, from Mario and Zelda in the 1980s to more aggressive characters like Sonic the Hedgehog and the antiheroes of Grand Theft Auto.

Among the interviewees are Trip Hawkins (co-founder of Electronic Arts), Al Lowe (the creator of Leisure Suit Larry), and Tim Schafer (creator of Full Throttle).… Expand
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