How Videogames Changed the World

How Videogames Changed the World is a one-off television special by Charlie Brooker which was aired on Channel 4 in November 2013.

The show examines the 25 most significant video games according to Brooker, and through that, covers the history of the medium and its impact on wider culture.

He also praised the choice of pundits, highlighting that even the most recognisable of names, such as Jonathan Ross and Peter Serafinowicz, were included because they had a clear love of games and not for their celebrity appeal.

Like Whitehead, Stuart concluded with a lament over the lack of video games coverage on television, criticising broadcasters for "ceding responsibility to YouTubers and specialist online documentary makers" and for "failing their audiences".

[2] Sam Wollaston, also writing for The Guardian, gave a mixed review and was critical of the talking heads format.