HUGO: How a Danish Troll's Phone Game Conquered Europe and Beyond | Kim Justice

Hugo only appeared on Children's TV in the UK in the 90's, but he was a big star all over Europe and around the world -- he was broadcast in over 40 countries, was seen by over 400 million people, had plenty of games, and basically built the Danish gaming industry. Just how did he get so massive?

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Doc J Wallace's excellent article on the history of phone-in games: https://mrbabbageslockup.wordpress.co....
‪@SeanSeanson‬ 's brilliant video on Hugo's PS1 titles:    • Hugo The Troll And His AWFUL PlayStat...  

0:00 Introduction
1:52 OsWALD, Hugo's 80's predecessor
8:49 The Battles Behind Hugo's creation
12:19 An In-Depth Look at Hugo and the "Classic" Games
19:11 Hugo's Worldwide Stardom and Other Phone-In Titles (e.g. Joe Razz)
23:57 Hugo: A Mascot for Interactive Television
26:52 The PS1 Games and Beyond, and Hugo's Impact on Denmark's Games Industry

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