Decades can be defined by their music and fashion, but there's no question about the impact the video game industry had on the 1980s.
Now all grown up, 80s kids have found nostalgia in retro gaming with classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Galaga, Pole Position, Asteroids, Defender, and Centipede--all of which can now be played in the comfort of their homes with an unlimited number of free plays. Heck, I still have my Atari 5200 and 7800 gaming consoles somewhere in storage.
The rival story of two Donkey Kong champions is so captivating and incredible that it could have made a great Hollywood film. Unlike other documentary films, which usually contain interviews about past events, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters captures the story of gaming celebrity Billy Mitchell versus the unknown Steve Wiebe (pronounced "WEE-bee") as it unraveled in the 2000s.
But the documentary movie is so much more than about competitive video gaming. It's about integrity and jealousy and an insightful look into common human behavior. The competitive gaming world is a subculture that can have its own drama with character assassination and idol worship.
Earning numerous accolades, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is one of my favorite documentary films, and you don't have to be a gamer to appreciate it. The movie has an amazing underdog story, and unbelievably, it all happened in real life.
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