Title:
A brief history of video games / Richard Stanton.
Author:
Stanton, Richard, 1982- author.
Publication Information:
London : Robinson ; Philadelphia : Running Press, 2015.
Call Number:
GV1469.3 .S83 2015
Abstract:
"This Brief History provides a unique look at the history and culture of video games, starting with the 1960s classics like Pong to modern favorites such as Grand Theft Auto V and Bioshock. Focusing on creative and scientific advances between 1962 and today, "A Brief History of Video Games" offers a global perspective on gaming s past and its cutting-edge future with the evolution of virtual reality, 3D graphics, and thought-interface technology. It also addresses the design process from concept to packaging, considers the influence of manga and anime, and explores the relationship between video games and movies."--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9780762456154
Series:
Brief history of
Brief history of.
Physical Description:
368 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
General Note:
"The evolution of a global industry"--Cover.
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Contents:
Introduction -- The prehistory of video games -- Baer's brown box -- Spacewar! -- Atari's born -- VES vs VCS -- Oregon Trail -- A tale of two adventures -- Uncle Clive and Big Jack -- Atari shock! -- The golden age of the arcades -- The rise of Nintendo -- Simpatico -- Doom 101 -- The console war -- The 'Nintendo' PlayStation -- A dream dies -- An ugly motherfucker -- Pocket monsters: the history of handhelds -- Mobile gaming -- eSports -- Metal... gear? -- Here comes everybody -- Revolution -- Steam and valve -- Go anywhere, do anything: Grand Theft Auto -- Indie-pendence -- Continue?
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