Replay: The History of Video Games

by Tristan Donovan

Overview

A riveting account of the strange birth and remarkable evolution of the most important development in entertainment since television, Replay is the ultimate history of video games. Based on extensive research and over 140 exclusive interviews with key movers and shakers from gaming's past, Replay tells the sensational story of how the creative vision of game designers gave rise to one of the world's most popular and dynamic art forms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780956507204
Publisher:	Yellow Ant Media Ltd
Publication date:	04/20/2010
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	516
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Gary Furlong grew up in Wexford, Ireland. Throughout his life he has worn many hats working as a teacher, puppeteer, improv artist, actor, and singer. He can perform in general British, general American, and an Irish accent to a native level and can speak Japanese fluently. He now works full time as an audiobook narrator and voice actor from his home in Ireland.

Richard Garriott founded the gaming companies Origin Systems, Destination Games, and most recently Portalarium. His Ultima series has sold millions of copies worldwide. In 2008, Richard rode Soyuz TMA-13 to the International Space Station, becoming the first American second-generation space traveler. He lives in New York City with his wife, Laetitia, and their two children.

Tristan Donovan has written about video games for the Guardian, Edge, Game Developer, and Stuff, among other publications. In addition to Replay, he is the author of Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World. He lives in East Sussex, England.