Square Eyes: Tales from the Retro Game Culture of Sweden (2015)

9.5/10 63 min Documentary

Overview

Stories about retro gaming culture in Sweden. A subculture that consists of i.a. collectors, players, music creators and coders. Around Sweden, these people form social networks, large and small. The enthusiasts meet through e.g. fairs, associations, communities on the internet and classic LANs to exchange, play and discuss everything related to retro gaming. The retro game culture grows stronger every year and attracts both younger and older generations. Through personal stories, we follow enthusiasts who sacrificed time, money and much more of their lives to be part of this subculture.

Cast

Charles Martinet

Self

Tommy Tallarico

Self

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