Game Changers: The Video Game Revolution
Game Changers: The Video Game Revolution
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Author
Author
India Block / Индиа Блок
Dimension
Dimension
259x299mm (10,2'x11,8')
ISBN
ISBN
9781838666989
Format
Format
Hardcover
Language
Language
English
Page Count
Page Count
352
Publisher
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Year of book publication
Year of book publication
2023
Game Changers: The Video Game Revolution
An A to Z of video games – 300 entries showcasing the most influential and celebrated games, consoles, publishers, and more
A visual history of all things video games, this book will provide the reader with an overview of the gaming industry, from the very first game created around the mid-twentieth century, right through to the present day. Particular focus is given to advances within the industry during this time, such as new technologies, innovative gameplay, never-before-seen graphics, and design. An introduction by Simon Parkin provides an overview of gaming history, and exploring how iconic games have pushed the boundaries of the medium and 300 entries, hand picked by a panel of industry experts, showcase the most influential and celebrated games, consoles, publishers, and more. Each entry is accompanied by text informing the reader about the game and its history, its place in wider popular culture, and including useful information and facts, with exciting and sometimes unexpected pairings provided by the A to Z organisation. A glossary of key words and select biographies of influential creators and developers provides more context and a system of icons and infographics allows readers to see the connections between the book’s 300 entries. Wider gaming culture, and how it has grown from a niche hobby to a worldwide phenomenon, influencing popular culture, is also explored, making this the widest ranging survey of games and gaming available today.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Author:India Block - Индиа Блок
Publisher:Phaidon Press
Language:English
Publication Date:2023
Number of pages:352 pst
Format:Hardcover
Width:259 mm / 10,2'
Height:299 mm / 11,8'
Weight:2488 g
Illustrations:Colored
ISBN:9781838666989