A brief history of video games
Stanton, Richard, 1982-2019
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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.
Main title:
A brief history of video games / Richard Stanton.
Author:
Stanton, Richard, 1982-, author
Imprint:
London : Robinson, 2019.
Collation:
368 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2015.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781472143815 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1163468
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