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Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 1 : From Pong to Pokemon and Beyond ... the Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World by Steven L. Kent (2001, Trade Paperback)
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"The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon is a comprehensive and captivating nonfiction book that delves into the origins and evolution of the gaming industry. Written by Steven L. Kent, this first edition paperback covers the story behind the craze that has touched our lives and changed the world. With 624 pages and illustrations, this book is perfect for young adults and adults interested in media studies, popular culture, and video games. It offers a detailed exploration of the gaming industry, making it a valuable reference for those passionate about the impact of video games on society."
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100761536434
ISBN-139780761536437
eBay Product ID (ePID)1958177
Product Key Features
Book TitleUltimate History of Video Games, Volume 1 : From Pong to Pokemon and Beyond ... the Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World
Number of Pages624 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicMedia Studies, Reference, Popular Culture, Video & Electronic
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Games & Activities
AuthorSteven L. Kent
Book SeriesUltimate History of Video Games Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight36 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-036497
Reviews"A major triumph." Next Generation Magazine "If anyone knows game history, it's Steve Kent." Dave Theurer, creator of Tempest, I*Robot , and Missile Command "This is the best video game history book I've ever come across." John Romero, founder of Ion Storm "For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have." Mark Turnell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz , and Wrestlemania "A compelling journey through the evolution of the video games industry." Minoru Arakawa, president of Nintendo "This book is from the horse's mouth. Finally, the game designers speak out in all their wisdom and stupidity." Eugene Jarvis, creator of Defender and Robotron 2084, "A major triumph." - Next Generation Magazine "If anyone knows game history, it's Steve Kent." -Dave Theurer, creator of Tempest, I*Robot , and Missile Command "This is the best video game history book I've ever come across." -John Romero, founder of Ion Storm "For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have." -Mark Turnell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz , and Wrestlemania "A compelling journey through the evolution of the video games industry." -Minoru Arakawa, president of Nintendo "This book is from the horse's mouth. Finally, the game designers speak out in all their wisdom and stupidity." -Eugene Jarvis, creator of Defender and Robotron 2084, "A major triumph." -Next Generation Magazine "If anyone knows game history, it's Steve Kent." -Dave Theurer, creator ofTempest, I*Robot, andMissile Command "This is the best video game history book I've ever come across." -John Romero, founder of Ion Storm "For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have." -Mark Turnell, designer for Midway Games and creator ofNBA Jam, NFL Blitz, andWrestlemania "A compelling journey through the evolution of the video games industry." -Minoru Arakawa, president of Nintendo "This book is from the horse's mouth. Finally, the game designers speak out in all their wisdom and stupidity." -Eugene Jarvis, creator ofDefenderandRobotron 2084
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SynopsisInside 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: -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., The definitive behind-the-scenes history of the dawn of video games and their rise into a multibillion-dollar business "For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have."-Mark Turmell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and WrestleMania With all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade, volume 1 of 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. Starting in arcades then moving to televisions and handheld devices, the video game invasion has entranced kids and the young at heart for nearly fifty years. And gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning. The Ultimate History- Volume 1 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, Kent chronicles 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., The definitive behind-the-scenes history of the dawn of video games and their rise into a multibillion-dollar business "For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have."--Mark Turmell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and WrestleMania With all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade, volume 1 of 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. Starting in arcades then moving to televisions and handheld devices, the video game invasion has entranced kids and the young at heart for nearly fifty years. And gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning. The Ultimate History: Volume 1 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, Kent chronicles 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.
LC Classification NumberGV1469.3.K45 2001
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- Sep 13, 2017
If you're a gamer but also a bookworm you MUST.
This book contains a plethora of information. In fact it has so much information that it's technically a text book that describes men's curiosity for gaming, and it's the best book out there that reveal all the questions you've ever had. From Pong, to E.T. Video game companies, the industry that made the world LOCO for Mario Bros and Donkey Kong. Everything is in here. My son had an assignment for school about the history of gaming and I actually have about every console so he's no stranger to 80's nostalgia video games that got me through while I traveled with my parents when I was a little girl. From Atari, to Amiga all the way to Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, XBOX and all the in between consoles and the death of Atari, it's all here. It even talks about the very first Easter egg ever placed on an Atari 2600 video game. It's truly fascinating. My son of course got his grade from his report and he had an A+ thanks to this book. Again, if you love video games, make them, sell them or play them, you MUST read this book. It's fantastic! Now a warning. The audiobook is 22 hours long. I bought the audiobook as well but the narrator sounded lethargic which is why we made the decision to buy the text book instead and it didn't disappoint. The only drawback is, it's a textbook okay? It's HUGE and weights 2.5lbs. Steven Kent the author went through a ton of interviews and I mean it not as a figure of speech, and sat down with everyone working in the industry all the way from other companies like Namco, Sony and even E-A Games. The Bible of Gaming. That's what this should've been called because it's in it's true nature a marvel that we have accomplished so much in the terms of gaming and although this book hasn't been updated for a few years to incorporate the newer consoles and the newcomer makers of the games we play today, it steering on this direction. I hope it soon can be updated to add virtual reality in a bigger context since it's actually been around for the last 25 years but just now it has become available for the public to have. Get it, read it, enjoy it, then play those games sitting on your game-shelf, games like Space Invaders, Pacman, Centipede, and more. You're going to have a deeper appreciation of those old games you no longer touch and will make you want to go on a video games hunt to find games that are thought to be buried because they failed when they launched such as it was the cause of ET The Extraterrestrial.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 07, 2021
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