Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade (2007)

Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade: Directed by Lincoln Ruchti. With Walter Day, Ben Gold, Steve Sanders, Kent Farries. 1982’s Video Game World Champions share their philosophies on joysticks, groupies and life.

“Video games. A multi-billion dollar industry. 30 years ago, only an elite few were playing the things. Chasing Ghosts takes a look at those u0026#39;losersu0026#39; and props them up in all their geeky glory. A lot of fun to watch for those both in to games and not, CG evokes great nostalgia for those who grew up during the 80u0026#39;s. Itu0026#39;s a shame this came out at the same time as King of Kong. Because this is a great documentary that captures the time and people it is about vividly. But KoK is an outstanding documentary on the subject matter that manipulates the audience with a deft hand. And so the victor goes the spoils, and the defeated be forgotten. A shame, because this is a good film.”