Author: Steven Kent
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0761536434
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
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Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0761536434
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
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The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World
Inside the Games You Grew Up with but Never Forgot
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Inside the Games You Grew Up with but Never ForgotWith all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade. 'The Ultimate History of Video Games' reveals everything you ever wanted to know and more about the unforgettable games that changed the world, the visionaries who made them, and the fanatics who played them. From the arcade to television and from the PC to the handheld device, video games have entraced kids at heart for nearly 30 years. And author and gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning.This engrossing book tells the incredible tale of how this backroom novelty transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Through meticulous research and personal interviews with hundreds of industry luminaries, you'll read firsthand accounts of how yesterday's games like 'Space Invaders, Centipede, ' and 'Pac-Man' helped create an arcade culture that defined a generation, and how today's empires like Sony, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts have galvanized a multibillion-dollar industry and a new generation of games. Inside, you'll discover: -The video game that saved Nintendo from bankruptcy -The serendipitous story of Pac-Man's design -The misstep that helped topple Atari's $2 billion-a-year empire -The coin shortage caused by 'Space Invaders'-The fascinating reasons behind the rise, fall, and rebirth of Sega -And much more Entertaining, addictive, and as mesmerizing as the games it chronicles, this book is a must-have for anyone who's ever touched a joystick.. Download The Ultimate History of Video Games computer ebooks
The Ultimate History of Video Games reveals everything you ever wanted to know and more about the unforgettable games that changed the world, the visionaries who made them, and the fanatics who played them. From the arcade to television and from the PC to the handheld device, video games have entraced kids at heart for nearly 30 years. And author and gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning.
This engrossing book tells the incredible tale of how this backroom novelty transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Through meticulous research and personal interviews with
The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World
The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World - Steven L. Kent
With all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade. The Ultimate History of Video Games reveals everything you ever wanted to know and more about the unforgettable games that changed the world, the visionaries who made them, and the fanatics who played them. From the arcade to television and from the PC to the handheld device, video games have entraced kids at heart for nearly 30 years. And author and gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning.
This engrossing book tells the incredible tale of how this backroom novelty transformed into
This engrossing book tells the incredible tale of how this backroom novelty transformed into
The Ultimate History of Video Games Steven L. Kent Product code : 9780761536437 Format : Paperback 608 pages Category : Game/Game Guides Published : 05 January 2002 Condition : Brand new, unused SYNOPSIS Inside the Games You Grew Up with but Never Forgot
author steven l kent format paperback language english publication year 05 01 2002 subject computing it subject 2 computer games user guides title the ultimate history of video games from pong to pokemon and beyond the story behind the craze that touched our lives and changed the world author steven l kent publisher prima pub publication date oct 01 2001 pages 608 binding paperback edition 1 st dimensions 7 25 wx 9 25 hx 1 25 d isbn 0761536434 subject social science popular culture description
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The Ultimate History of Video Games reveals everything you ever wanted to know and more about the unforgettable games that changed the world, the visionaries who made them, and the fanatics who played them. From the arcade to television and from the PC to the handheld device, video games have entraced kids at heart for nearly 30 years. And author and gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning
Through meticulous research and personal interviews with
