Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe

2009 | 50 minutes | 7.5 ★ (6)

Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    29 September 2009

  • DirectingAl Campbell
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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