| A Brief History of Video Games Contributor(s): Stanton, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762456159 ISBN-13: 9780762456154 Publisher: Running Press Adult OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Video & Electronic - Social Science | Media Studies - Games & Activities | Reference |
| Dewey: 794.8 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 7.6" (1.45 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This Brief History provides a unique look at the history and culture of video games, starting with the 1960s classics like Pong to modern favorites such as Grand Theft Auto V and Bioshock. Focusing on creative and scientific advances between 1962 and today, A Brief History of Video Games offers a global perspective on gaming's past and its cutting-edge future with the evolution of virtual reality, 3D graphics, and thought-interface technology. It also addresses the design process from concept to packaging, considers the influence of manga and anime, and explores the relationship between video games and movies. |