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The Name of the Game

The Name of the Game

Short on coins. Full of ammo.

The Name of the Game is a feature-length documentary about the team up between the legendary arcade game designer, Eugene Jarvis, and the Finnish game developer, Housemarque. The end result of the collaboration was the critically acclaimed PS4/PC title Nex Machina. The film gives the audience an unprecedented access to the unpredictable and plain crazy world of making a video game – uncensored.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Name of the Game
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2018-11-23
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (3 votes)
  • Budget: $500,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: New Dawn, Futurism Studios
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2082
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Eugene Jarvis

Eugene Jarvis

as Himself

Mikael Haveri

Mikael Haveri

as Himself

Tommaso De Benetti

Tommaso De Benetti

as Himself

Ilari Kuittinen

Ilari Kuittinen

as Himself

Harri Tikkanen

Harri Tikkanen

as Himself

Ari Pulkkinen

Ari Pulkkinen

as Himself

Rudolf Westerholm

Rudolf Westerholm

as Himself

Anu Tukeva

Anu Tukeva

as Herself

Mark Cerny

Mark Cerny

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

The Name of the Game - Documentary | Official 2018 Trailer [HD] | #notg

Keywords

video gamegame designgame developer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Name of the Game?

The Name of the Game is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2018-11-23.

Who are the main actors in The Name of the Game?

The main cast includes Eugene Jarvis, Mikael Haveri, Tommaso De Benetti, Ilari Kuittinen, Harri Tikkanen, .

Where can I watch The Name of the Game online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Name of the Game is available.

Is The Name of the Game based on a true story?

Short on coins. Full of ammo.

What is the IMDb rating of The Name of the Game?

The Name of the Game has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 3 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Name of the Game?

The movie had a production budget of $500,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Name of the Game?

The soundtrack was composed by New Dawn, Futurism Studios. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Name of the Game filmed?

The Name of the Game was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Name of the Game?

The total runtime of The Name of the Game is 95 minutes.

Is The Name of the Game suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Name of the Game?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Name of the Game.

Does The Name of the Game have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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