So, what if you’re not terribly familiar with the pop culture minutiae of the 1980s, but you want still want to read the book and see the film adaptation from Steven Spielberg—who, as the mind behind ’80s pop culture phenomenons from Indiana Jones to The Goonies, is himself name-checked in the novel, naturally? Listing every […]
Find out about the fast and furious growth and evolution of video games (including how they are quickly taking over the world!) by looking at some of the most popular, innovative, and influential games ever, from Pong, the very first arcade game ever, to modern hits like Uncharted.
Learn about the creators and inspiration (Mario was named after Nintendo’s landlord after he barged into a staff meeting demanding rent), discover historical trivia and Easter eggs (The developers of Halo 2 drank over 24,000 gallons of soda while making the game), and explore the innovations that make each game special (The ghosts in Pac-Man are the first example of AI in a video game).
Whether you consider yourself a hard-core gamer or are just curious to see what everyone is talking about, Game On! is the book for you!
Find out about the fast and furious growth and evolution of video games (including how they are quickly taking over the world!) by looking at some of the most popular, innovative, and influential games ever, from Pong, the very first arcade game ever, to modern hits like Uncharted.
Learn about the creators and inspiration (Mario was named after Nintendo’s landlord after he barged into a staff meeting demanding rent), discover historical trivia and Easter eggs (The developers of Halo 2 drank over 24,000 gallons of soda while making the game), and explore the innovations that make each game special (The ghosts in Pac-Man are the first example of AI in a video game).
Whether you consider yourself a hard-core gamer or are just curious to see what everyone is talking about, Game On! is the book for you!
Game On!: Video Game History from Pong and Pac-Man to Mario, Minecraft, and More
368Game On!: Video Game History from Pong and Pac-Man to Mario, Minecraft, and More
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ISBN-13: | 9781250080950 |
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Publisher: | Feiwel & Friends |
Publication date: | 11/22/2016 |
Series: | Game on , #1 |
Pages: | 368 |
Sales rank: | 217,705 |
Product dimensions: | 6.40(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.20(d) |
Age Range: | 12 - 18 Years |
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