Classic Video Games

Author : Brian R. Eddy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781782001003

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Classic Video Games by Brian R. Eddy Pdf

In the early 1970s, video arcade games sprung to life in the form of Pong, Space Invaders, Asteroids, and Pac-Man, and if you were lucky enough to have an Atari system you could play Frogger or Galaga at home. By the 1980s, arcade and video games were entrenched as a pop culture phenomenon and were ubiquitous. But as quickly as the form took flight it began to change with the advent of hand-held games and more sophisticated home-gaming. Brian Eddy here traces the evolution of arcade video games, giving readers an inside look at the stratospheric rise-and transformation-of the industry.

Author : Brett Weiss
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780786492312

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Classic Home Video Games, 1989Ð1990 by Brett Weiss Pdf

The third in a series about home video games, this detailed reference work features descriptions and reviews of every official U.S.–released game for the Neo Geo, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16, which, in 1989, ushered in the 16-bit era of gaming. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that console. Video game entries include historical information, gameplay details, the author’s critique, and, when appropriate, comparisons to similar games. Appendices list and offer brief descriptions of all the games for the Atari Lynx and Nintendo Game Boy, and catalogue and describe the add-ons to the consoles covered herein—Neo Geo CD, Sega CD, Sega 32X and TurboGrafx-CD.

Author : Billy Galaxy
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2001-08-30
Category : Games
ISBN : 0764314564

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Collecting Classic Video Games by Billy Galaxy Pdf

In over 1000 color photographs, video games made in the 1970s and 1980s for the Atari, Colecovision, and Intellivision systems are displayed, ranging from Asteroids to Zaxxon, including Donkey Kong and Pac-Man. Games from less familiar systems such as Bally's Astrocade and Magnavox's Odyssey are featured as well. Also included are examples of each game system, current market values, and much more.

Author : Brett Weiss
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 828 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781476601410

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Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988 by Brett Weiss Pdf

A follow up to 2007's Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984, this reference work provides detailed descriptions and reviews of every U.S.-released game for the Nintendo NES, the Atari 7800, and the Sega Master System, all of which are considered among the most popular video game systems ever produced. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that console. Video game entries include publisher/developer data, release year, gameplay information, and, typically, the author's critique. A glossary provides a helpful guide to the classic video game genres and terms referenced throughout the work, and a preface provides a comparison between the modern gaming industry and the industry of the late 1980s.

Author : Bill Kurtz
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Games
ISBN : 0764319256

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The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games by Bill Kurtz Pdf

Arcade video games have become one of the hottest collectibles around and this book features over 600 photos of the machines that filled arcades during the 1970s and '80s. Includes information about the manufacturers who produced these classic games, a section about video game collectibles, and information on how to start your own collection. Beginning collectors and long-time game enthusiasts alike are sure to enjoy this nostalgic and informative look at the world of arcade video games.

Author : Brett Weiss
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764346180

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The 100 Greatest Console Video Games by Brett Weiss Pdf

Here are the best of the early video games, shown in over 400 color photos and described in incredible detail in the entertaining and informative text. Each game's entry features production history, critical commentary, quotes from industry professionals, gameplay details, comparisons to other games, and more. This book celebrates the very best of the interactive entertainment industry's games from this highly crucial, fondly remembered decade. This pivotal period was marked by the introduction of the indispensable Atari 2600, Odyssey2, and Intellivision, the unleashing of the underrated Vectrex, the mind-blowing debut of the next-gen ColecoVision and Atari 5200, plus the rebirth of the industry through Nintendo's legendary juggernaut, the NES.

Author : Chris Melissinos,Patrick O'Rourke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781599621104

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The Art of Video Games by Chris Melissinos,Patrick O'Rourke Pdf

"Published in cooperation with the Smithsonian American Art Museum."

Author : Future Publishing Ltd
Publisher : Carlton Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04
Category : Computer games
ISBN : 1787393089

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The 100 Greatest Retro Videogames by Future Publishing Ltd Pdf

Love video games? Here's a huge countdown of the 100 greatest retro games of all time--along with developer interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and amazing facts and trivia From platformers and puzzlers to shooters and racing games, this brilliantly illustrated book showcases the 100 greatest retro video games, as chosen by the experts at Retro Gamer magazine. It looks at everything from 8-bit hits such as Pac-Man and Manic Miner to more recent classics like Halo: Combat Evolved and Resident Evil 4. There's something here for everyone, whether you're a fan of Shenmue or Super Mario Kart. In addition to the top 100, there's also in-depth coverage of the biggest games, including gorgeous screenshots and artworks, and revealing interviews with the people who created them. This is a must-read for all fans. Interviews include Shigeru Miyamoto on Super Mario Bros John Romero on DOOM Toru Iwatani on Pac-Man Alexey Pajitnov on Tetris

Author : Bill Loguidice,Matt Barton
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 603 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781136137570

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Vintage Games by Bill Loguidice,Matt Barton Pdf

Vintage Games explores the most influential videogames of all time, including Super Mario Bros., Grand Theft Auto III, Doom, The Sims and many more. Drawing on interviews as well as the authors' own lifelong experience with videogames, the book discusses each game's development, predecessors, critical reception, and influence on the industry. It also features hundreds of full-color screenshots and images, including rare photos of game boxes and other materials. Vintage Games is the ideal book for game enthusiasts and professionals who desire a broader understanding of the history of videogames and their evolution from a niche to a global market.

Author : Melissa Brinks
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780762496563

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Little Book of Video Games by Melissa Brinks Pdf

Revisit your favorites, find something new, or play your way through this light-hearted guide to the most celebrated and iconic arcade, console, and computer games from the 1950s to the 2000s. An accessible, informative look at the history and evolution some of the most popular and iconic video games from their early beginnings up to the 2000s. Author Melissa Brinks explores each influential game and its impact on they would have on the games that would follow, with brief, engaging profiles and surprising trivia that is perfect for fans of all levels. From the groundbreaking games of the 1950s to the genre-defining games of the 60s and 70s to the modern classics of the 1990s and early 2000s, The Little Book of Video Games includes games from a wide variety of genres and consoles including (but not limited to): Pong, Spacewar!, Adventure, Pac-Man, Rogue, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Dragon's Lair, Tetris, Super Mario Bros., The Oregon Trail, Castlevania, Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Mega Man, SimCity, Mother, Mortal Kombat, Myst, Doom, Warcraft, Diablo, Tomb Raider, Pokémon, Tamagotchi, GoldenEye 007, Ultima Online, Metal Gear Solid, Dance Dance Revolution, Half-Life, Silent Hill, The Sims, and more. Now you can learn, share, and enjoy your favorite classic video games without having to press a power button!

Author : Warren Davis
Publisher : Santa Monica Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781595807854

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Creating Q*bert and Other Classic Video Arcade Games by Warren Davis Pdf

Creating Q*bert and Other Classic Video Arcade Games takes you inside the video arcade game industry during the classic decades of the 1980s and 1990s. Warren Davis, the creator of the groundbreaking Q*bert, worked as a member of the creative teams who developed some of the most popular video games of all time, including Joust 2, Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam, and Revolution X. In a witty and entertaining narrative, Davis shares insightful stories that offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to work as a designer and programmer at the most influential and dominant video arcade game manufacturers of the era, including Gottlieb, Williams/Bally/Midway, and Premiere. Likewise, the talented artists, designers, creators, and programmers Davis has collaborated with over the years reads like a who’s who of video gaming history: Eugene Jarvis, Tim Skelly, Ed Boon, Jeff Lee, Dave Thiel, John Newcomer, George Petro, Jack Haegar, and Dennis Nordman, among many others. The impact Davis has had on the video arcade game industry is deep and varied. At Williams, Davis created and maintained the revolutionary digitizing system that allowed actors and other photo-realistic imagery to be utilized in such games as Mortal Kombat, T2, and NBA Jam. When Davis worked on the fabled Us vs. Them, it was the first time a video game integrated a live action story with arcade-style graphics. On the one-of-a-kind Exterminator, Davis developed a brand new video game hardware system, and created a unique joystick that sensed both omni-directional movement and rotation, a first at that time. For Revolution X, he created a display system that simulated a pseudo-3D environment on 2D hardware, as well as a tool for artists that facilitated the building of virtual worlds and the seamless integration of the artist’s work into game code. Whether you’re looking for insights into the Golden Age of Arcades, would like to learn how Davis first discovered his design and programming skills as a teenager working with a 1960s computer called a Monrobot XI, or want to get the inside scoop on what it was like to film the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Aerosmith for Revolution X, Davis’s memoir provides a backstage tour of the arcade and video game industry during its most definitive and influential period.

Author : Mike Diver
Publisher : LOM ART
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1912785862

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Retro Gaming by Mike Diver Pdf

Author : Christian Rollinger
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781350066656

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Classical Antiquity in Video Games by Christian Rollinger Pdf

From gaming consoles to smartphones, video games are everywhere today, including those set in historical times and particularly in the ancient world. This volume explores the varied depictions of the ancient world in video games and demonstrates the potential challenges of games for scholars as well as the applications of game engines for educational and academic purposes. With successful series such as “Assassin's Creed” or "Civilization” selling millions of copies, video games rival even television and cinema in their role in shaping younger audiences' perceptions of the past. Yet classical scholarship, though embracing other popular media as areas of research, has so far largely ignored video games as a vehicle of classical reception. This collection of essays fills this gap with a dedicated study of receptions, remediations and representations of Classical Antiquity across all electronic gaming platforms and genres. It presents cutting-edge research in classics and classical receptions, game studies and archaeogaming, adopting different perspectives and combining papers from scholars, gamers, game developers and historical consultants. In doing so, it delivers the first state-of-the-art account of both the wide array of 'ancient' video games, as well as the challenges and rewards of this new and exciting field.

Author : David Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0375720383

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The Official Price Guide to Classic Video Games by David Ellis Pdf

From console and arcade games to handheld video games, this comprehensive sourcebook and price guide lists prices for the video games of the 1970s and 1980s and game systems of the 1990s as well as information on how to restore games to their original condition and make repairs.

Author : Lewis Carroll
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781877527814

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Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Pdf

Alice in Wonderland (also known as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland), from 1865, is the peculiar and imaginative tale of a girl who falls down a rabbit-hole into a bizarre world of eccentric and unusual creatures. Lewis Carroll's prominent example of the genre of "literary nonsense" has endured in popularity with its clever way of playing with logic and a narrative structure that has influence generations of fiction writing.