New Documentary Set To Explore Positive Side Of Gaming
- Written by Dustin Spino
- Published in Game News
Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed is a documentary set out to explore the true aspect of what makes gaming so great.
“The goal in producing a series like ‘Unlocked’ is to educate and entertain the audience on all these fascinating topics within the world of gaming all with a cast of curious correspondents that the audience is familiar with,” said Jeremy Snead.
The new 8 part documentary is set to release December 15th, and it will explore the world of gaming in a new positive approach that gamers will love. Check out the trailer above and you can see why we are excited.
Topics the trailer hints at include violent video games and how gaming can be utilized for learning or social interactions. The trailer alone seems to tackle a lot of stereotypes gamers have to deal with all the time and counters them with positive ideas instead. This could be great for those of us that have been constantly battling these stereotypes due to mainstream media blanketing us with them. How many "video games don't make you violent" articles have I written?
The series will be hosted by several different stars including Sean Astin, Tom Arnold, Matt Walsh, Penn Jilette, Michael Rooker, Zelda Williams, Alison Haislip, and Meghan Camarena.
More about the series:
From Executive Producer Sean Astin and Director Jeremy Snead, UNLOCKED: THE WORLD OF GAMES, REVEALED is a genre defining 8-part documentary series that, through eight celebrity correspondents, explores a variety of previously untapped areas within the video games industry. From Sean Astin’s exploration of game design schools and the world of ‘video game journalism’ to Tom Arnold’s journey into the past, present and future of games, the series dives into dozens of topics within the world of gaming and features a who’s who of game industry heavy hitters. Matt Walsh covers non-traditional areas by meeting with doctors and field experts to understand the psychology of gaming, while magician Penn Jillette dives into the world of modern game development. Other series hosts include Michael Rooker and his look into the fascinating world of gaming motion-capture (mo-cap) technology, Zelda Williams investigating hospitals use of games as therapy and rehabilitation, Alison Haislip behind the scenes at Nintendo, and YouTube star Meghan “Strawburry 17” Camarena exploring the global explosion of competitive (video) gaming better known as eSports.
You can pre-order the series for an assortment of services on their official site.