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A Brief History of Video Games

A Brief History of Video Games

From Atari to Virtual Reality

by Rich Stanton
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/08/2019
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A fascinating exploration of the vibrant history and culture of video games

From the first wood-panelled Pong machines in California to the masterpieces of engineering that now sit in countless homes all over the world, A Brief History of Video Games reveals the vibrant history and culture of interactive entertainment.

Above all, this is a book about the games - how the experience of playing has developed from simple, repetitive beginnings into a cornucopia of genres and styles, at once utterly immersive and socially engaging. With full-colour illustrations throughout, it shows how technological advances have transformed the first dots and dashes of bored engineers into sophisticated, responsive worlds that are endlessly captivating.

As thrilling and surprising as the games it describes, this is an indispensable read for anyone serious about the business of having fun.

ISBN:
9781472143815
9781472143815
Category:
History of engineering & technology
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-08-2019
Language:
English
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
368
Dimensions (mm):
196.85x142.88x22.23mm
Weight:
0.66kg

"Stanton writes with terrific verve and precision . . . his understanding of the seductive pleasures of gaming takes us right to its heart." - Times Literary Supplement

"The best overview book of the industry that I've read. " - io9

Rich Stanton

Rich Stanton was born in 1982 and read English at Balliol College, Oxford.

He was features editor on Edge magazine, and since then has written about video games for the Guardian, Polygon, the New Statesman, and many other publications. He lives in Bath, UK, and in his spare time saves worlds and plays chess.

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Computer games / online games: strategy guides History of engineering & technology Technology: general issues Sports & outdoor recreation Hi-tech manufacturing industries Virtual reality General & world history
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