The Toys That Built America

S02E08 Plumber Bros vs. Hedgehog

Following the catastrophic video game crash in the U.S. in 1983, a Japanese electronics firm revitalizes the market with a game starring a leaping plumber. However, a competitor emerges to contest their supremacy, igniting a fierce rivalry between two gaming giants. As the competition escalates, they turn their attention to a third player, leading to a chaotic three-way conflict that will ultimately reshape the landscape of the video game industry for years to come.