Games Britannia

Historian Benjamin Woolley unravels the cultural and social significance of popular games in Britain from the Iron Age to the Information Age.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Games Britannia
First Air Date	December 7, 2009
Last Air Date	December 21, 2009
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	59min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	BBC Productions
Networks	BBC Four

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Joystick Generation

Fantasy role-playing games developed predominantly in America while the British begin turning their attention to computer games. From early titles like Elite to popular characters like Lara Croft who broke out into the wider entertainment world, Britain's video games harnessed the power of our imagination. The Internet age propelled us to today, where our morality is tested in the world of Grand Theft Auto, and our digital selves interact with virtual realms like Runescape and World of Warcraft.

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