The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The

The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World
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Inside the Games You Grew Up with but Never Forgot
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 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:
Â·The video game that saved Nintendo from bankruptcy
Â·The serendipitous story of Pac-Man's design
Â·The misstep that helped topple Atari's $2 billion-a-year empire
Â·The coin shortage caused by Space Invaders
Â·The fascinating reasons behind the rise, fall, and rebirth of Sega
Â·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.
Country USA
Brand CROWN
Manufacturer Crown
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780761536437
Model 9780761536437
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2001-10-02
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
UPCs 086874536432
EANs 9780761536437

Country	USA
Brand	CROWN
Manufacturer	Crown
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780761536437
Model	9780761536437
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2001-10-02
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
UPCs	086874536432
EANs	9780761536437

The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World

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