The Video Game Guide: Volume 1. 1947-1989
Welcome to volume 1 of your comprehensive guide to the wonderful world of video games!
Presented as a series of short articles in chronological order from the first rudimentary games on huge mainframe computers to amusement arcades, home computers and consoles, The guide is an invaluable source of reference.
Looking at the rise and fall of the Industry in the United States in the eighties and the evolution of video games and the emergence of each genre from all over the world.
From the defining games, consoles, computers, hardware innovations and events of the day to the silent revolutions that lay down the groundwork for years to come. No stone is left unturned in The Video Game Guide.
Whether you are interested in the history of video games, like to be well-informed about your hobby or passion, want to work in the industry, or are one of the many millions of people who simply love games, The Video Game Guide is the perfect book for you.
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The Video Game Guide: Volume 1. 1947-1989
Welcome to volume 1 of your comprehensive guide to the wonderful world of video games!
Presented as a series of short articles in chronological order from the first rudimentary games on huge mainframe computers to amusement arcades, home computers and consoles, The guide is an invaluable source of reference.
Looking at the rise and fall of the Industry in the United States in the eighties and the evolution of video games and the emergence of each genre from all over the world.
From the defining games, consoles, computers, hardware innovations and events of the day to the silent revolutions that lay down the groundwork for years to come. No stone is left unturned in The Video Game Guide.
Whether you are interested in the history of video games, like to be well-informed about your hobby or passion, want to work in the industry, or are one of the many millions of people who simply love games, The Video Game Guide is the perfect book for you.
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The Video Game Guide: Volume 1. 1947-1989

The Video Game Guide: Volume 1. 1947-1989

by Peter Cruickshank
The Video Game Guide: Volume 1. 1947-1989

The Video Game Guide: Volume 1. 1947-1989

by Peter Cruickshank

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Overview

Welcome to volume 1 of your comprehensive guide to the wonderful world of video games!
Presented as a series of short articles in chronological order from the first rudimentary games on huge mainframe computers to amusement arcades, home computers and consoles, The guide is an invaluable source of reference.
Looking at the rise and fall of the Industry in the United States in the eighties and the evolution of video games and the emergence of each genre from all over the world.
From the defining games, consoles, computers, hardware innovations and events of the day to the silent revolutions that lay down the groundwork for years to come. No stone is left unturned in The Video Game Guide.
Whether you are interested in the history of video games, like to be well-informed about your hobby or passion, want to work in the industry, or are one of the many millions of people who simply love games, The Video Game Guide is the perfect book for you.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780992796488
Publisher: Nielson
Publication date: 05/20/2021
Series: The Video Game Guide , #1
Pages: 378
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.84(d)
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