The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 2
Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and the Billion-Dollar Battle to Shape Modern Gaming
$65.89
- Paperback
624 pages
- Release Date
25 October 2021
Summary
A gripping behind-the-scenes history of video games in the twenty-first century
The definitive behind-the-scenes history of video games’ explosion into the twenty-first century and the war for industry power
“A zippy read through a truly deep research job. You won’t want to put this one down.” - Eddie Adlum, publisher, RePlay Magazine
As video games evolve, only the fittest companies survive. Making a blockbuster once cost millions of dollars; now it can cost hundreds …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781984825438 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1984825437 |
| Author: | Steven L. Kent |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Crown Forum |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 624 |
| Release Date: | 25 October 2021 |
| Weight: | 1.04kg |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 187mm |
| Series: | Ultimate History of Video Games |
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Critics Review
“Video game geeks, and anyone else who finds the history of electronic games fascinating, will drool over the pages of Steven Kent’s latest history of who did what and why in that magical world. It’s a zippy read through a truly deep research job. You won’t want to put this one down until you reach the back cover.”—Eddie Adlum, publisher, RePlay Magazine
“Steven Kent knows video game history better than anyone, and once again provides a thorough and fascinating look into the stories that shaped a generation.”—Andrew Reiner, editor in chief, Game Informer
“A wonderful chronicle of so many games that have shaped our industry and a must-read for both fans and aspiring developers.”—Ted Price, founder and president, Insomniac Games
“Steven Kent has been around the industry for a long time, witnessing key inflection points. This is a must-read for anyone wanting the back story on the companies, franchises, and personalities in video games.”—Reggie Fils-Aimé, former president and COO, Nintendo of America
About The Author
Steven L. Kent
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.
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