
Whether you are playing as a supersonic hedgehog, an athletic archeologist, or a moustachioed Italian plumber, video games allow their players to inhabit spaces where the usual parameters of
existence do not apply. The medium’s history is chronicled through the individual stories of 151 of the most iconic video games. Beginning in the early 1970s, the book charts five decades of the pixel revolution. The story of each game is accompanied by trivia and quotations, and illustrated with photographs, screenshots
and artwork. This celebratory reference and history, newly updated,will enthrall any video games aficionado.
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Publication date : January 7, 2014
Edition : Revised
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0754823903
ISBN-13 : 978-0754823902
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 11 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find this book to be a wonderful resource for video game history, with well-researched content and well-presented art. The book covers games in chronological order and features a wide selection, with one customer noting pages dedicated to every console. Customers find it enjoyable and fun, with lots of pictures and screen shots included. The writing quality receives mixed reviews.
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