Game Changers

From an obscure 19th-century Japanese playing card manufacturer to the most recognizable gaming company worldwide, Nintendo's wild ride from family business to global gaming titan has lasted over 100 years. Thanks to the willpower of a prodigal son who dared change Nintendo's course, it changed the world!

Electronic Arts collaborates with legendary coach and sports commentator John Madden to create what would become the greatest football video game of all time.

Atari's launch of Pong in 1972 and the follow-up smash hit Pac-Man in 1980 created a whole new gaming industry -- until it all came crashing down.

The inception of Activision's mega-hit Call of Duty began in Hollywood, thanks to director Steven Spielberg -- but its success was due to the scrappy brilliance of a Tulsa, OK, video game company and a group of disgruntled gamers named the "Gang of Four."

Monopoly, Scrabble and Operation are three of the most iconic board games ever made. But behind the wholesome family entertainment are surprising tales of thievery, backstabbing and lies.

Brave heroes, join us on a quest into the vast realms of World of Warcraft! Follow the journey of its wise warriors, aka game developers, as they face insurmountable obstacles to collecting their gold -- lots and lots of gold. With a small loan from grandma, their voyage begins -- and continues today into the hallowed halls of MMO history.

Sega joins forces with a blue hedgehog to launch their 6-bit Genesis console, taking on the undisputed giant of the gaming industry: Nintendo.

From Sweden to Silicon Valley, this is how a billion-dollar empire was built -- one block at a time. Minecraft sets players free to create their own world in a colorful, pixelated sandbox, mining, surviving, and even whacking the occasional zombie or two.