The Name of the Game(2018)
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The Name of the Game Synopsis
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.
The Name of the Game (2018) is a documentary film directed by Jarno Elonen, released on November 23, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Eugene Jarvis, Mikael Haveri, Tommaso De Benetti and Ilari Kuittinen. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jarno Elonen
- Writers:
- Jarno Elonen, Paul J. Vogel, Heikki Kareranta
- Producers:
- Jirka Silander, Paul J. Vogel
- Composer:
- Heikki Kareranta
- Production:
- New Dawn, Futurism Studios
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Name of the Game (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Name of the Game before you stream it.
The Name of the Game Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Key crew
Directed by Jarno Elonen, written by Jarno Elonen, Paul J. Vogel and Heikki Kareranta, produced by Jirka Silander and Paul J. Vogel.
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The Name of the Game Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Name of the Game – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Name of the Game online?
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The Name of the Game (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Name of the Game?
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The main cast of The Name of the Game (2018) includes Eugene Jarvis, Mikael Haveri, Tommaso De Benetti, Ilari Kuittinen and Harri Tikkanen. The film was directed by Jarno Elonen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Name of the Game released?
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The Name of the Game was released on November 23, 2018 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Name of the Game worth watching?
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The Name of the Game (2018) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Name of the Game?
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