The story of a man, a lie, a video game handheld, and a business empire.

Game & Watch Illustrations by Anna Hollinrake http://www.annahollinrake.com/

Owe Bergsten Narration by Benjamin Hagberg
https://voice123.com/benjaminhagberg

Image Credits:

Game and Watch frame by Lee Robson (aka hydef)
‘Nintendo Switch Launch’ Stian Søngsteng via Elektronikkbransjen
‘Owe with Mario’ Christopher Johansson via Sveriges Radio
‘Younger Bergsten’ Via Aftonbladet Plus

Special thanks to Brjann Sigurgeirsson, Klaus Lyngeled, Bergsala AB and Owe Bergsten.

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