Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe (2009)
• September 29th, 2009 • 0h 50min
Documentary
Overview
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.
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