The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World

The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World

Inside the Games You Grew Up with but Never ForgotWith all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade. 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. From the arcade to television and from the PC to the handheld device, video games have entraced kids at heart for nearly 30 years. And author and gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning.This engrossing book 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, you'll read firsthand accounts of how yesterday's games like Space Invaders, Centipede, and Pac-Man helped create an arcade culture that defined a generation, and how today's empires like Sony, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts have galvanized a multibillion-dollar industry and a new generation of games. Inside, you'll discover:·The video game that saved Nintendo from bankruptcy ·The serendipitous story of Pac-Man's design ·The misstep that helped topple Atari's $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 who's ever touched a joystick.

  • UPC: 086874536432
  • ASIN: 0761536434
  • ISBN: 0761536434
  • Brand: Three Rivers Press
  • Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press

NAMCO MUSEUM ARCADE PAC - Nintendo Switch

NAMCO MUSEUM ARCADE PAC - Nintendo Switch

Save your quarters and bring the arcade home with the ultimate 2-in-1 game 'Pac', NAMCO MUSEUM ARCADE PAC! Enjoy the nostalgic classics in "Namco Museum" and the flashy Maze madness of "PAC-MAN CHAMPION EDITION 2 PLUS" with friends or solo, at home or on the go for exciting arcade fun wherever you are - exclusively for the Nintendo Switch!

  • UPC: 722674840057
  • ASIN: B07F6WPGN5
  • Brand: Bandai Namco
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Namco Entertainment America

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection - Nintendo Wii

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection - Nintendo Wii

  • UPC: 650008500516
  • ASIN: B002BZ11EG
  • Brand: Crave Entertainment
  • Manufacturer: Crave Entertainment

Ripple Junction Atari Pong Logo Adult T-Shirt 3XL Dark Orange

Ripple Junction Atari Pong Logo Adult T-Shirt 3XL Dark Orange

Ripple Junction Officially Licensed Atari Tee Shirt

  • UPC: 696732326855
  • ASIN: B00U0H7FGA
  • Brand: Ripple Junction
  • Size: 3X-Large