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Have you ever wondered what video games would be like if they never changed? The first games were little more than bouncing dots on a plain screen. Modern games include astonishing action, realistic environments, and epic story lines. Take a look at how video games have evolved over the years, and learn about the kinds of games we might be playing in the future.
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Explores the history of video games and the advances in video game technology that have given rise to today's highly-profitable video game industry. Also discusses the bad side-effects video games have potentially had on society, such as in the form of game obsessions.
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"For each of the 40 years of video game history, there is a defining game, a game that captured the zeitgeist and left a legacy for all games that followed. Through a series of entertaining, informative, and opinionated critical essays, author and tech journalist Jordan Minor investigates, in chronological order, the innovative, genre-bending, and earth-shattering games from 1977 through 2022. Minor explores development stories, critical reception,...
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"A mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the videogame industry--in development as a feature film from Sony PicturesIn 1990, Nintendo had a virtual monopoly on the videogame industry. Sega, on the other hand, was just a faltering arcade company with big aspirations and even bigger...
9) Super Mario
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Explores the history, basic operation, and future of the video game Super Mario. Also highlights various types of competitions involving the game. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.
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Infographic presentation of facts and information about the video game, "Dragon Ball," which was based on the manga and anime series of the same name and follows the adventures of Son Goku who searches the world in search of seven orbs known as Dragon Balls which together summon a wish-granting dragon. Profiles popular characters and includes illustrations and animated screen shots.
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"Whether you've picked up a pad for the first time or unlocked hundreds of Achievements, here's your ultimate guide to the year in gaming! Inside you will find gaming's greatest secrets, how to unlock trophies and achievements, facts and stats about the games you love, interviews with YouTubers, pro gamers, and developers."--Page [4] of cover.
15) Video games
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Describes the most current and popular video games, the history of video games, how they work, and the impact they may have on our future.
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The ultimate and complete guide to videogames. The brand-new 2015 edition is packed full of the most up-to-date news, achievements and developments in the gaming world, illustrated with the best and most exciting imagery from this year's top titles. It also includes gameplay tips and hints, retro facts from classic games, and more.
17) Sega
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Explores the origins, history, and legacy of the Sega video game corporation. Includes photographs, a glossary, and further information.
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"Video game technology is brought to life with photo-driven design, clear text, and an integrated timeline, making this an excellent resource on the history of video games for elementary students. The saga of video games is rife with epic quests, thievery, and competition. It took Ralph Baer about 15 years to complete his quest to play video games on home TVs, finally selling the first gaming console. Then Atari stole his table tennis game and made...
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Get ready to level-up your video game knowledge! In Level Up: Secrets of the Games We Love, you'll unlock the secrets behind the world's most popular video games, characters, and consoles. This fact-packed book will reveal little-known stories and history behind some of the most popular video games.