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Video Games: The New Masters of the World

November 2016 •French

In thirty years, the video game has conquered an increasingly wide audience. Drawing on the recent work of economists, sociologists, experts and interviewing major players in this field, this investigation unravels the overwhelming domination of this new mass media.

The Making of Oblivion

May 2006 •English

Each year, hundreds of video game companies bring their latest game to E3...the biggest gaming convention in the world. Bethesda Softworks decided to unveil at this event their most ambitious game ever - Oblivion. This is the story behind the game.

Built by Jedi - The Making of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

November 2019 •English

Follow the teams at Respawn, Lucasfilm and EA as they strive to translate the cinematic magic of Star Wars into the awe-inspiring gameplay of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

NEVER FADE AWAY – La sfida di Cyberpunk 2077

September 2023 •Italian

Developing a video game nowdays is an incredibly hard task, one that becomes almost impossible for huge AAA blockbusters: worldwide phenomena with such a massive display of resources that they simply cannot fail. And yet, especially when the stakes get crazy high and the hype goes beyond control, you can definitely fall down. NEVER FADE AWAY – The Challenge of Cyberpunk 2077 is a look at a story made of broken promises, mistakes and hard times, but also of the sincere will of redemption. A peek behind the curtain that will let you inside one of the most respected studios in the world, focusing on the production of a video game that sold over 20 million copies while emphasizing the human side that inevitably gives soul to game development.

GET BONUS: The Movie: E3 2010

June 2010 •English

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

Life Is Strange: Directors' Commentary

January 2016 •English

An exclusive behind the scenes documentary with Co-Producers Michel Koch, Raoul Barbet and Luc Baghadoust as they discuss the inspirations and challenges they faced when creating the critically and award winning Life is Strange.

Zelda no Video

February 2003 •Japanese

This retrospective DVD was released around the time of The Wind Waker. It features interviews with past and present Legend of Zelda producers, artists and programmers, and footage from all the game endings

Get Lamp

March 2010 •English

GET LAMP is a documentary about interactive fiction (also known as text adventures) filmed by computer historian Jason Scott.

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.

L'histoire d'UNCHARTED

January 2023 •French

The Road to Eternity

May 2015 •English

"The Road to Eternity" is an in-depth look at the making of "Pillars of Eternity", Obsidian Entertainment's first Kickstarter video game.

From Bedrooms to Billions: The Amiga Years

May 2016 •English

A feature documentary that explores the influence of the Commodore Amiga and how it took video game development, music and publishing to a whole new level and changed the video games industry forever.

Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II

February 2024 •English

Learn directly from the team at Naughty Dog about what it took to bring the acclaimed sequel The Last of Us Part II to life, with a new behind-the-scenes look at development.

The Game Maker: Sega Edition

April 2012 •English

From big titles to little-known phantom software... This time too, Shinya Arino (Yoiko) and Hirai (America Zarigani) will play Sega games to their hearts' content! Of course, the "GameCenter CX" staff will also appear one after another!! The series' familiar commentary by Yoiko Arino & Ameza Hirai is also getting even hotter!

The Game Maker: Jaleco Edition

January 2010 •English

Jaleco, the company that developed popular games like "Ninja JaJaMaru-kun" and the "Moero! Pro Baseball" series. Even today, they continue to challenge new endeavors, such as soliciting game character names and designs from the general public, and remain a game maker with many fans. This feature thoroughly explores Jaleco, including development secrets of their nostalgic hit software and a game catalog!

The Amnesia Fortnight Movie

April 2021 •English

A brand new feature-length documentary diving into the fast-paced world of game design and the fresh challenges that come with turning ideas into reality. In a process called “Amnesia Fortnight,” anyone and everyone at the studio can pitch a game concept. The goal: turn those ideas into working prototypes.In 2019, during their work in Psychonauts 2, Double Fine held another Amnesia Fortnight. The result? New projects embodying the studio’s ethos of comedic adventures and unique games.

Risk of Rain - 10 Year Anniversary Documentary

Invalid date •English

Celebrate 10 years of Risk of Rain with us! Join developers from across the franchise as we take a look back at the success of Risk of Rain, how it came to be, and what’s ahead. This documentary offers a unique insight into the evolution of the franchise from the people who built it, showcasing the accomplishments that have shaped its success.

Access Granted

November 2021 •English

Steve Saylor may be blind, but that doesn't stop him as he pushes to help make the video game industry more accessible, so everyone has the chance to experience the stories only games can offer.

The Game Maker: Namco Edition

February 2011 •Japanese

This is a series of special episodes of the Japanese TV show "GameCenter CX" that focuses on Namco (now Bandai Namco Games), the company that created many popular classic games. The episodes are packed with in-depth content, including a re-challenge of "Kai no Bouken" (The Adventure of Kai), a game that the show's host, Shinya Arino, had previously failed to clear.

Insert Coin

November 2020 •English

The oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time. Midway Games pioneered the concept of live-action gaming, kick-starting a new arcade boom and grossing billions of dollars with hits like Mortal Kombat and NBA Jam. The documentary covers much of Mortal Kombats history, including the creation of fatalities and characters such as Liu Kang, Kitana, Johnny Cage and Scorpion.