| Game On!: Video Game History from Pong and Pac-Man to Mario, Minecraft, and More Contributor(s): Hansen, Dustin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1250080959 ISBN-13: 9781250080950 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends OUR PRICE: $16.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2016 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Computers - Entertainment & Games |
| Dewey: 794.8 |
| LCCN: 2016027564 |
| Lexile Measure: 1090 |
| Series: Game on |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.4" W x 9.5" (1.40 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Find out about the fast and furious growth and evolution of video games (including how they are quickly taking over the world ) by looking at some of the most popular, innovative, and influential games ever, from Pong, the very first arcade game ever, to modern hits like Uncharted. Learn about the creators and inspiration (Mario was named after Nintendo's landlord after he barged into a staff meeting demanding rent), discover historical trivia and Easter eggs (The developers of Halo 2 drank over 24,000 gallons of soda while making the game), and explore the innovations that make each game special (The ghosts in Pac-Man are the first example of AI in a video game). Whether you consider yourself a hard-core gamer or are just curious to see what everyone is talking about, Game On is the book for you |
Contributor Bio(s): Hansen, Dustin: - Dustin Hansen, author of Game On! and the Microsaurs series, was raised in rural Utah, where he spent many days hiking red rock canyons that once belonged to the dinosaurs. But even the beautiful mountains couldn't keep him away from his love of pixels and controllers. He has been writing and creating art for the video game industry for more than two decades. Dustin and his family live in rural Utah once again, where he is the current king of the family Mario Kart circuit. |