Angel P Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Didn't find any mention of this on the forum so I thought it'd be interesting to point out. Tonight at 9pm on channel 13 (here in NY), WNET will be showing a 2 hour program on the history of video games. May not catch it tonight but will definately TiVo. Video Game Revolution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Thanks! Just set up my DVR to record it in HD. :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 For those that it's not clear to, this is a program on PBS. Your local station may only be carrying it on their HD feed (like they are in KC)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Whoa, good find Angel! It's on HD here at 9pm, and wouldn't you know it, I will be bringing home a new video game tonight (Burnout 3) that I will somehow have to tear myself away from to watch a show about video games...life isn't fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Video Games suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 8, 2004 Report Share Posted September 8, 2004 Thanks for the heads up! This is the 2nd nite in a row I'll be tuning to PBS. Last night I fell asleep watching Wattstax which of what I saw was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splunk Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 In DFW, looks like it will be airing tomorrow night (Thursday, 9/9) from 7-9pm on both SD/HD feeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Ah, thanks for the tip. That saves a phonecall home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 They are showing it again here (SF bay area), but on Sunday night from 10-midnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Well I was all set to watch this and what is on PBS? Elton John live! The cable tv guide shows that Video Game Revolution should be on, though. So did the PBS website. WTF? I say again: WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Upon further investigation...Great Performances lists at 7PM on the website. Perhaps this ish is not listed for Central Time? Although, then why would my cable provider list this as 8 PM? I guess I'll check back at 9 pm and see if it's on then. To put it another way: The game's afoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Some program about Alaska was on my HD PBS channel, and Wattstax was on the regular station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howiedo1n Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Not Bad.. I thought it was an interesting look at video games in general. Watched the first half, taped the second and played some Eternal Darkness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I thought it was well done. It covered the history of video games, the social aspects, controversies (including violence and obsession), and the future. I liked the way they had numerous interviews with people without telling you who they were until you had heard them speak a few times. I really like the guy from MIT, he was very cogent and well-spoken, cutting through some of the gibberish of people like the woman from the anti-game violence organization (although I think it was very good to give her air-time). I also thought Sid Meier was quite well-spoken too. One of the few things that bugged me was how they frequently would talk about a game or game system, while showing footage of a different game or system. Not a big deal, but somewhat misleading and potentially confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I hate my VCR. I only had one chance to record this, & the stupid thing didn't work properly. I going to call my local PBS station,but,barring that - if anyone is willing to loan me a VHS copy please PM me. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted September 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Calvin, would you settle for DVD? DVD would be awesome! If you could make a copy, I could throw a couple of bucks your way. PM me & let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by TheEvilEmpire@Sep 9 2004, 05:44 AM Calvin, would you settle for DVD? I would.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by Nightwing@Sep 9 2004, 05:03 AM I hate my VCR. I only had one chance to record this, & the stupid thing didn't work properly. I going to call my local PBS station,but,barring that - if anyone is willing to loan me a VHS copy please PM me. Thanks. VCR? What is that? I love my DVR since getting it a couple of months ago. I need to see when or if this will be replaying in Chicago. If not, can I score one of those DVDs? I would be happy to pay for the cost of the blank and shipping. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by Bobbio@Sep 8 2004, 04:12 PM Video Games suck I'm Funny So any who I "Tivoed" this over night cant wait to watch it today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cane corso Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I will have to check this out. From their website - "name that game" game. It gives you a sound from a game and you guess the video game. I was 12 for 18. http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolutio...e_that_game.swf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlucci Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by cane corso@Sep 9 2004, 09:24 AM I will have to check this out. From their website - "name that game" game. It gives you a sound from a game and you guess the video game. I was 12 for 18. http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolutio...e_that_game.swf Cool game. I got 16 out of 18 right. The ones I missed were from games I never played, so I'll take it. Carlos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted September 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Alright, those who want a copy of the program on DVD, send me your address via PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I got 17 out of 18 PM Sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 When to watch this and got screwed musta record th HD channel becuase I had a blank screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 I was pleased to see this aired at 9pm last night. I liked hearing Bushnell talk a bit about his way of working back in the 70s. It sounded like my job, only tamer. I'm used to sniffing blow off of various prostitute's thighs as a motivation tool, not hanging out in hot tubs. Amateurs. I also like the discussion of videogame violence and the whether or not MMORPGs are addictive. I would have like to seen more on the systems that failed...the Jaguar, 3D0, Lynx, Game.Com, Virtual Boy, the Dreamcast (I don't know if that's a 'failure'...I love that system) and how Sony took over the market when Sega pissed off retailers with the Saturn. And so on. There's a lot of info to pack into a 2 hour show. I'm ready for a Ken Burns: Videogames mini-series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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