The Name of the Game
2018, English. Directed by Jarno Elonen & Paul J. Vogel.
Short on coins. Full of ammo.
The Name of the Game is a feature-length documentary about the team up between the legendary arcade game designer, Eugene Jarvis, and the Finnish game developer, Housemarque. The end result of the collaboration was the critically acclaimed PS4/PC title Nex Machina. The film gives the audience an unprecedented access to the unpredictable and plain crazy world of making a video game – uncensored.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 23 November 2018
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Jarno Elonen, Paul J. Vogel, Heikki Kareranta
- Budget
- $500K
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How long is The Name of the Game?
The Name of the Game runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Name of the Game have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Name of the Game on?
The Name of the Game isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Name of the Game?
If you liked The Name of the Game, try Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20, Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show, The Class of ‘92.
Who directed The Name of the Game?
The Name of the Game (2018) was directed by Jarno Elonen and Paul J. Vogel and stars Eugene Jarvis, Mikael Haveri, Tommaso De Benetti.