Description: The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 1 by Steven L. Kent Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Originally published by Prima Publishing, Roseville, California, is 2001 as The first quarter. Subsequently published in trade paperback in the United States by Three Rivers Press, ... New York, in 2001"--Copyright page. Publisher Description The definitive behind-the-scenes history of the dawn of video games and their rise into a multibillion-dollar business"For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have."-Mark Turmell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and WrestleManiaWith all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade, volume 1 of The Ultimate History of Video Games reveals everything you ever wanted to know and more about the unforgettable games that changed the world, the visionaries who made them, and the fanatics who played them. Starting in arcades then moving to televisions and handheld devices, the video game invasion has entranced kids and the young at heart for nearly fifty years. And gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning.The Ultimate History- Volume 1 tells the incredible tale of how this backroom novelty transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Through meticulous research and personal interviews with hundreds of industry luminaries, Kent chronicles firsthand accounts of how yesterdays games like Space Invaders, Centipede, and Pac-Man helped create an arcade culture that defined a generation, and how todays empires like Sony, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts have galvanized a multibillion-dollar industry and a new generation of games. Inside, youll discover. the video game that saved Nintendo from bankruptcy. the serendipitous story of Pac-Mans design. the misstep that helped topple Ataris $2-billion-a-year empire. the coin shortage caused by Space Invaders. the fascinating reasons behind the rise, fall, and rebirth of Sega. and much more!Entertaining, addictive, and as mesmerizing as the games it chronicles, this book is a must-have for anyone whos ever touched a joystick. Author Biography Steven L. Kent turned a lifelong joystick addiction into a fifteen-year gig writing for outlets like Microsoft News, Boys Life, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, and The Japan Times. In addition to his two-volume account The Ultimate History of Video Games, Kent wrote The Making of Final Fantasy- The Spirits Within and The Making of Doom 3. Also a novelist, he authored the Clone Republic series and co-authored 100 Fathoms Below with Nicholas Kaufmann. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Details ISBN 0761536434 ISBN-13 9780761536437 Title The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 1 Author Steven L. Kent Format Paperback Year 2001 Pages 624 Edition 1st Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:157642325; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 1 : From Pong to Pokemon and Beyond ... the Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World
Number of Pages: 624 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
Item Height: 1.3 in
Topic: Media Studies, Reference, Popular Culture, Video & Electronic
Publication Year: 2001
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science, Games & Activities
Item Weight: 36 Oz
Item Length: 9.1 in
Author: Steven L. Kent
Item Width: 7.4 in
Book Series: Ultimate History of Video Games Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
