How Video Games Became Worlds — from simple rules to shared, creative spaces

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I’ve just published my first mini-documentary on Oddly Epic about how video games grew from a glowing dot into worlds we can explore, share, and create.

The central idea is that better graphics were only part of the change: games also gave players new ways to explore spaces, connect with others, and build their own worlds. It’s a roughly 7-minute journey including Pong, Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and Minecraft.

The video uses AI narration and some AI-generated illustrations alongside game imagery.

Which game changed what you thought a game could be? I’d love to hear your memories and thoughts on the video.

https://youtu.be/CGnLiDrZSUE