Pressestimmen
"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
Kurzbeschreibung
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.