As of July 2026, Icons Season 1 aired in 2002 with 18 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Icons Season 1

2002 18 Episodes Documentary ⭐ 8/10

Icons Season 1 is currently streaming on major platforms, and it treats its subject with more rigour than the format usually demands. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Worth watching in order, from the beginning — the cumulative effect is the point. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Icons Season 1 earns its spot. The access Icons Season 1 gets is remarkable — and the storytelling does full justice to it. Season 1 of Icons includes 18 episodes. It aired from May 2002 to March 2005. This season stars Jake Steele. Jake Steele leads a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2002. Icons Season 1 lets its subjects speak for themselves rather than shaping them into a predetermined narrative. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want their entertainment to leave them with something, Icons Season 1 delivers on both counts. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Rigorous in a way documentary work does not always commit to. Not background viewing — it rewards your full attention.

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🎬 Icons Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Oddworld Inhabitants
2002-05-01
It's an Oddworld after all. Lorne Lanning and Sherry McKenna, co-founders of Oddworld Inhabitants, have created a video game franchise unlike any other. Fans worldwide have embraced Abe and Munch, the spunky characters who battle the forces of evil with little more than their wits. Lorne, Sherry and...
E2
Nolan Bushnell
2002-05-01
For decades Nolan Bushnell, the originator of Pong and ATARI, has pushed the boundaries with inventions that were sometimes a bit ahead of their time. After amassing a personal fortune by selling ATARI to Warner Communications, Bushnell focused his attention on his rapidly growing Chuck E. Cheese pi...
E3
Pac-Man
2002-05-06
In 1979, a young Japanese game designer named Toru Iwatani had the desire to create a non-violent arcade game that would appeal to everyone. Originally called "Puck-Man" in Japan, the name was changed to "Pac-Man" by the time the game hit the United States in October 1980. The moment Pac-Man landed ...
E4
Lara Croft
2002-05-19
Dubbed "Indiana Jane" before her 1996 release in the United States, Lara Croft kicked the door open for open for an army of other video game heroines who are tough - and beautiful. The Tomb Raider series, which continues with the upcoming The Angel of Darkness, has legions of male and female fans. O...
E5
Activision
2002-06-09
Founded by four former Atari vets in 1980, Activision dominated the video game industry with smash-hit titles like Pitfall!, River Raid and Kaboom! Rocked by an industry downturn and business missteps, the company floundered until it was purchased by a group headed by Robert Kotick ("Everybody was a...
E6
Miyamoto
2002-06-16
Mr. Miyamoto has created characters such as Donkey Kong, Zelda and, of course, Mario. But with each success, the pressure on Mr. Miyamoto has increased to continually be innovative. He has met the challenge each time and become an integral part of Nintendo's worldwide success. Despite his status as ...
E7
Everquest
2002-07-07
Fans worldwide have embraced EverQuest since its debut in March of 1999. The enchanting land of Norrath--populated by humans, gnomes, elves and other incredible creatures--is also home to as many as 40,000 players at a given time. On this episode of "Icons," we'll learn the stories behind the concep...
E8
Bioware
2002-07-28
In just seven short years, the video game company Bioware, formed by Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk, has become one of the most respected and fastest-growing companies in the video game business. Best known for their submersive role-playing games, Bioware strives to push the envelope combining the best...
E9
Will Wright
2002-08-18
Before they became a part of the biggest-selling PC video game franchise in the world, Will Wright's Sims games were met with skepticism by the very companies who would later launch them. Learn how Wright's endless curiosity led to one of the most curious series of games, how the term "God Game" was...
E10
Women in Gaming
2002-09-01
Women are finding careers behind the scenes as producers, designers and even CEOs of gaming companies. But their rise to the top hasn't always been easy. These eight women--Sherry McKenna, Elaine Hodgson, Caroline Esmurdoc, Patricia Pizer, Amy Farris, Beth Llewelyn, Felice Standifer and Kathy Vrabec...
E11
Insomniac Games
2002-09-22
Find out how two Princeton graduates, Ted Price and Alex Hastings, created a budding gaming dynasty with Insomniac Games. Get the history on how Insomniac got off the ground, despite a less than stellar start with their PlayStation first-person shooter, Disruptor. You'll also find out why Spyro is p...
E12
Sid Meier
2002-10-06
Sid Meier launched his first game company, Microprose, in 1982 on a dare from friend Bill Stealy. Over the next decade, Meier and Stealy created flight simulator games and developed a solid reputation for making games that had simple but addictive gameplay. By 1996, Micrprose had grown into a multi-...
E13
Scary Games
2002-10-27
When did video games start scaring you? Do you remember the first scary game you ever played? We take a look back at the scariest of the scary, from their humble start--and fumble--to their ultimate success in the gaming world. Included are looks at The 7th Guest, Alone in the Dark, Resident Evil, a...
E14
Richard Garriott
2002-11-10
The land of Britannia; a realm of magic, mystery, intrigue, and adventure. Who created this world? How did it begin? Find out the true story behind Richard Garriott, the man responsible for jumpstarting the PC role-playing game genre, and the creator of the Ultima series.
E15
Bruce Shelley
2002-11-24
Very few people can say that they've honed their gamemaking skills alongside a gaming god. But that's exactly what Bruce Shelley did. After getting a start in the industry by helping Sid Meier create games such as Railroad Tycoon and Civilization, he went on to create the critically acclaimed Age of...
E16
John Madden NFL Football
2005-03-03
Presenting the history of the Madden football franchise, from its humble beginnings on the Apple II to the realistic powerhouse that it is today, you'll get all the details on how this series came to be. Featuring interviews with the developers and behind-the-scenes footage from the past.
E17
Splinter Cell
2002-12-18
Introducing the first in a series of Icons specials that feature the latest and greatest games, developers, and companies of today. For our premiere episode we'll take an in-depth look at the creation of the critically-acclaimed stealth action game, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell. Catch a glimpse of how...
E18
Lord of the Rings
2002-12-23
When Universal Interactive decided to make a game based on "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, they realized that it would take a special effort to bring the game to life. This is the story behind the painstaking effort the led to the creation of "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring".

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