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Games that Rock the World is a major documentary series for The Roku Channel, produced by Talesmith in partnership with long-time gaming documentary producers Gracious Films.
Visually iconic, with incredible access and huge entertainment value, this four part series is a deep dive into gaming's most iconic genres, and the incredible stories behind the multi-billion dollar industry.
From the earliest groundbreaking titles to today’s leading franchises, the series combines iconic experts, entertaining gamers and knowledgeable designers with immersive archive and access to the global industry.
Each episode is focused on a different theme: Space Wars, Finish ‘Em fighting games, Jump and Run and Fantasy Worlds.
Led by interviews with key figures from the video games world, both past and present, the series shines light on the developers, composers and artists who have shaped each genre as well as exploring what makes the greatest games such a joy to play.
The series reveals how video games have taken on influences from the world around them and have in turn created a lasting impact on the culture we now live in.
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To make this show land with audiences across the generations, we pulled out all the stops to create a nostalgic romp through the story of gaming.
Working with our co-collaborators Gracious Films, influencers, game designers and experts, we discovered the story of the world's favourite games from the people who live and breathe them. We brought their stories to life by filming in multiple global locations, tracking down iconic arcade games, historic computers and gaming systems, producing thorough and well-researched interviews, and generating bespoke VFX. Our goal was to illustrate their stories with humour and joy.
Music, archive and CGI were all particularly crucial elements on the palette, weaving a colourful and entertaining series.
Showrunner Simon Lloyd
Producer Director Ollie Elliott
Exec Producers Ruth Roberts, Martin Williams
Exec Producers for Gracious Films Nicola Caulfield, Anthony Caulfield
MD Mark Wright
DP Kris Denton
Sound Recordist Ken Pries
Line Producer Candice Martin
Productions Managers Dee Lukic, Megan Gunning, Lianne Watts
Production Co-ordinators Hannah Cross,Natalie Pendleton, Katy Whittington
JPM Rachel Wood
Assistant Producers Jeremy Rieder, Alex Tough
Archive Producers Ben Pounds, Nessa Dundon
Editors Niels Bellinger, Jonny Halifax
Edit Producers Kate Church, Anabelle Marshall
CGi Reuben Sutherland
Post Production Roundtable Post
