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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🎮50+ years gaming history
📚Meticulous research & interviews
🕹️Iconic arcade & console coverage
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🎯 Level Up Your Knowledge with the Ultimate Gaming Origin Story!
- A COLLECTORS MUST HAVE EDITION - Reskinned volume 1 pairs perfectly with the latest release, making your bookshelf a shrine to gaming history.
- INSIDER ACCESS TO INDUSTRY LEGENDS - Exclusive firsthand interviews with game creators and pioneers bring the untold stories behind your favorite classics.
- CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED HIGHLY RATED - 4.6-star average from 884 reviews proves this is the definitive read for serious gamers and media professionals alike.
- ARCADE TO CONSOLE THE COMPLETE JOURNEY - Explore how arcade hits like Pac-Man and Space Invaders sparked a multibillion-dollar industry and global gaming culture.
- DIVE INTO 50 YEARS OF GAMING EVOLUTION - From Pong’s pixelated beginnings to the dawn of Pokemon, trace the cultural revolution that shaped modern entertainment.
The Ultimate History of Video Games: Volume 1 is a meticulously researched chronicle of the video game industry's rise from arcade novelties to a global cultural and economic powerhouse. Featuring exclusive interviews and detailed accounts of iconic games and companies, this edition offers a comprehensive look at gaming’s formative decades, making it essential for enthusiasts and professionals eager to understand the medium’s impact.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #110,795 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #99 in Video & Computer Games #112 in Computer & Video Game Strategy Guides #116 in Communication & Media Studies |
| Book 1 of 2 | Ultimate History of Video Games |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (890) |
| Dimensions | 7.32 x 1.3 x 9.06 inches |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN-10 | 0761536434 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0761536437 |
| Item Weight | 2.25 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 624 pages |
| Publication date | September 6, 2001 |
| Publisher | Crown |
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