1. Game Changers: Nintendo's Wild Ride

Thanks to the willpower of a daring prodigal son, an obscure Japanese card maker... More

2. Game Changers: Madden Scores Big

Electronic Arts and John Madden team up to create the greatest football video ga... More

3. Game Changers: Atari Takes the Lead

Atari's launch of Pong and smash hit Pac-Man created a whole new gaming industry... More

4. Game Changers: When Duty Calls

The inception of Activision's mega-hit Call of Duty began in Hollywood, thanks t... More

5. Game Changers: Backstabbed by Board Games

Some of the most iconic board games ever made have dark, surprising beginnings.

6. Game Changers: World of Warcraft Goes for Gold

Brave heroes, grab your battle-axe, mouse and keyboard -- join us on a quest int... More

7. Game Changers: Sega Sics Nintendo

Sega joins forces with a blue hedgehog to launch their 6-bit Genesis console, ta... More

8. Game Changers: Minecraft Builds an Empire

A game of limitless imagination and creativity, Minecraft changed the way we pla... More