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Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story

Season 1 Episode 3: A Sleeping Giant

As Nintendo emerges from a rivalry with Sega, they forge ahead into the 1990s, capitalizing on the potential of CD technology to revolutionize gaming. However, their enthusiasm for this new frontier unwittingly leads to unforeseen consequences.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Play Your Cards Right

1. Play Your Cards Right

Aired: Feb 28, 2021

The story of Nintendo's origin unfolds in 19th-century Japan, where a resourc...

Episode 2 A Trojan Horse

2. A Trojan Horse

Aired: Feb 28, 2021

The U.S. gaming industry lies in shambles, but the "Donkey Kong Company" is s...

Episode 3 A Sleeping Giant

3. A Sleeping Giant

Aired: Feb 28, 2021

As Nintendo emerges from a rivalry with Sega, they forge ahead into the 1990s...

Episode 4 Forward Motion

4. Forward Motion

Aired: Feb 28, 2021

Nintendo's gaming future is uncertain as PlayStation and Xbox compete fiercel...

Episode 5 Reset Button

5. Reset Button

Aired: Feb 28, 2021

Nintendo struggles with plummeting stock, devastating natural disasters, a fa...

Main Cast

Sean AstinNarrator

Appearances

Cliff Bleszinski

Creators

Jeremy Snead

Jeremy SneadCreator, Writer, Director

Info about Playing with Power: The Nintendo Story

Current Status: Ended

Network: Crackle

Genres:Documentary