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Thumb Candy: The History of Computer Games

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A documentary about the history of computer games. Featuring interviews with Steven Poole, Nolan Bushnell, both Space Invaders and Pac-Man creators, Clive Sinclair, Shigeru Miyamoto and Matthew Smith of Manic Miner fame. Hosted by Iain Lee.

DirectorJames Bobin

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Thumb Candy: The History of Computer Games hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 19, 2001. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.