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Game On!: Video Game History from Pong and Pac-Man to Mario, Minecraft, and More

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Game On!: Video Game History from Pong and Pac-Man to Mario, Minecraft, and More
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dustin Hansen
SeriesGame On
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 155
ISBN/Barcode 9781250294456
ClassificationsDewey:794.8
Audience
Teenage / Young Adult
Illustrations black & white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Palgrave USA
Imprint Square Fish
Publication Date 19 February 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

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, 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, this is the book for you!

Author Biography

Dustin Hansen was raised in rural Utah, surrounded by the great outdoors. But even the beautiful mountains couldn't keep him away from his passion, video games. His love of pixels and controllers led him into a career in video games. He has made titles for everything from a 386 PC to the iPhone, and from the PlayStation One to the Xbox One. Now he's working on the future, creating virtual reality experiences that blend real life with the digital world. Dustin and his family live in rural Utah once again, where he is the current king of the family Mario Kart circuit.

Reviews

This zippy primer on video game development takes readers from the arcades of the 1970s to Minecraft and the future of gaming....The well-told origin tales are a fantastic mash-up of pop and gaming culture...This satisfyingly thorough and worthy addition to any collection is sure to please hard-core gamers and newbies alike.--School Library Journal This lengthy love letter comes from a self-professed video game addict. Thirty-nine breezy, irreverent chapters celebrate individual games...Unabashedly enthusiastic, author Hansen also provides tips on how to evaluate games for personal enjoyment....true gamers will be delighted. --Booklist This zippy, funny, enthusiastic volume offers snapshot looks at the key moments in video game history ... Hansen is a big gamer, and he wants the reader to be, or be willing to become, a gamer as well... and as all gamers are sure to hit their own favorite game or genre eventually in here, they'll share his gushing at some point. --The Bulletin