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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