Book
Game on! : video game history from Pong and Pac-man to Mario, Minecraft, and more / Dustin Hansen.
Record details
- ISBN: 1250080959
- ISBN: 9781250080950
- Physical Description: ix, 352 pages : illustrations
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Feiwel and Friends, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 27.99 |
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| Subject: | Video games > History > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 794.8 Han | 31681020044236 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Presents the history of video games, from Pong, the very first arcade game, to modern console hits, and includes historical trivia and innovations that make each game special. - Baker & Taylor
"A middle-grade nonfiction book about the history and impact on pop culture of video games"-- - Baker & Taylor
A veteran video game designer takes middle-grade readers on a fun and fascinating trip through the brief but intensely innovative history of video games, fromPong to modern hits like Uncharted . - McMillan Palgrave
Veteran video game designer Dustin Hansen takes readers on a fun and fascinating trip through the brief but intensely innovative history of video games in Game On! - McMillan Palgrave
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 Nintendoâs 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!
