A brief history of video games

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 gl...

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Main Author: Stanton Richard 1982- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Robinson ; Philadelphia Running Press 2015
Series:Brief history of
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Summary: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.
Item Description:"The evolution of a global industry
Physical Description:368 pages illustrations colour 20 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781472118806