A Brief History Of Video Games: From Atari to Virtual Reality - Brossura

Stanton, Rich

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ISBN 10: 1472143817 ISBN 13: 9781472143815

Casa editrice: Robinson, 2019

Riassunto

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

'The best overview book of the industry that I've read.'
Andrew Liptak, io9

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.

Su questo libro

Descrizione del libro:

A fascinating exploration of the vibrant history and culture of video games

L'autore:

Richard Stanton was born in Scotland in 1982 and read English at Balliol College, Oxford. He has written about video games for the Guardian, Polygon and RockPaperShotgun and is the former features editor of Edge magazine. He lives in Bath, England, and has saved the universe more times than you'll ever know.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Robinson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1472143817
• ISBN 13: 9781472143815
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 368