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An amazing compendium of the most important video and PC games and platforms. For the first time there is a one stop hard copy resource for players to review and understand the different electronic games, how they work, why they are popular and a description of the various genres. It is a beautifully illustrated 448 page hardcover coffee-table book that offers exciting and interesting stories about the future of gaming and about the short but fascinating history of video games. The Book of Games delivers explanations of different game genres and hardware platforms, as well as information on current issues, such as the relationship between movies and video gaming, the controversies of video game research, and the battles between the hardware giants. If you are passionate about video gaming this book is for you! (You can buy it at Amazon.)
Created by an international team of contributors The Book of Games is not just any book; it is a beautifully illustrated experience that offers information on a wide variety of topics related to interactive PC and video gaming.
• The Book of Games delivers exciting stories about the future of gaming and the short but fascinating history of video games.
• It provides explanations of different game genres and hardware platforms, as well as pieces on current issues, such as the relationship between movies and video gaming, the controversies of video game research, and the battles between the hardware giants.
• It offers a glossary. Not your typical boring glossary of technical terms, but easily readable explanations and anecdotes on everything from Afk to XGA.
• The Book of Games present games by genre throughout the book and includes reference tables on game titles alphabetically by title, platform, and age recommendations.