This fascinating history of video games starts with a trip down memory lane led by gaming expert Keith Jackson and ends with a rare look at new technologies. Move over, PlayStation and Nintendo. Before these ultra-advanced game consoles came along to captivate players old and young, there was Pong, Space Invaders and Pac Man. Included are interviews with early adopters and designers such as Ultima's Richard Garriott and Sega's Neal Robinson.

First there was Pong - then came Asteroids, Pac-Man, and Nintendo. With each new game, console, and technological enhancement video gaming has evolved into one of one of the worlds favorite leisure activities.

Since the mid twentieth century, video game designers have been pushing the boundaries of computing power to keep pace with the public's growing desire for greater realism, action, and excitement. In this indepth program, Modern Marvels explores the history behind these popular electronic games that have revolutionized entertainment over teh years. Hear from such pioneers as Richard Garriott, the creater of Ultima, about the breakthoughs that made the current world of jaming possible, and get an inside look into the undustry from such people as Neal Robinson of Sega and Trip Hawkins of the 3DO Company.

From Space Invaders to Dreamcast, Video Games: Behind The Fun is a fascinating look into the not so distant history of video games.