Netflix are exploring the history of videogames in their next documentary series High Score. The six part show will be available to Netflix subscribers from 19 August and features none other than the voice of Mario himself, Charles Martinet, as the narrator.

The series will be taking a deep dive into the creation of some of the classics of the industry, from Pac-man to Doom, with interviews with the key players in what’s described as the ‘golden age’ of the videogame industry.

Here’s the spiel:

"High Score is a documentary series about the golden age of video games, when legends – from Pac-Man to Doom – were brought to life. Through ingenuity and sheer force of will, computer pioneers and visionary artists from around the globe spawned the iconic worlds of

Space Invaders, Final Fantasy, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog, MADDEN NFL, and beyond. Without rules or roadmaps, players and innovators alike pushed the limits of money to be made, rivals to be crushed, and hearts to be won. This is the story of the brains behind the pixels and how their unmatched innovation built a multi-billion dollar industry - almost by accident."

You can check out a trailer for the series over on the official Netflix page, or watch the opening credits over on IGN.

Source: IGN