Author : Box Brown
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 11,30 MB
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 162672315X
Documents the history of the video game Tetris and looks at the role games play in art, culture, and commerce.
Author : Dan Ackerman
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 28,56 MB
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 161039612X
The definitive story of a game so great, even the Cold War couldn't stop it Tetris is perhaps the most instantly recognizable, popular video game ever made. But how did an obscure Soviet programmer, working on frail, antiquated computers, create a product which has now earned nearly 1 billion in sales? How did a makeshift game turn into a worldwide sensation, which has been displayed at the Museum of Modern Art, inspired a big-budget sci-fi movie, and been played in outer space? A quiet but brilliant young man, Alexey Pajitnov had long nurtured a love for the obscure puzzle game pentominoes, and became obsessed with turning it into a computer game. Little did he know that the project that he labored on alone, hour after hour, would soon become the most addictive game ever made. In this fast-paced business story, reporter Dan Ackerman reveals how Tetris became one of the world's first viral hits, passed from player to player, eventually breaking through the Iron Curtain into the West. British, American, and Japanese moguls waged a bitter fight over the rights, sending their fixers racing around the globe to secure backroom deals, while a secretive Soviet organization named ELORG chased down the game's growing global profits. The Tetris Effect is an homage to both creator and creation, and a must-read for anyone who's ever played the game-which is to say everyone.
Author : Ravi Nakamoto
Publisher : Publifye AS
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 15,54 MB
Release : 2024-10-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 8233933767
""History of Tetris"" offers a captivating exploration of how a simple puzzle game became a global phenomenon, bridging cultural divides during the Cold War era. This comprehensive account traces Tetris's journey from its creation by Soviet programmer Alexey Pajitnov to its worldwide success, highlighting the game's profound impact on the video game industry and popular culture. The book delves into three key aspects: Tetris's creation, its global spread, and its lasting influence. It provides essential context about 1980s computing and the nascent video game industry, making the story accessible to a wide audience. Through interviews with key figures, archival materials, and legal documents, the narrative unfolds chronologically, examining the complex legal battles that brought Tetris to the West and its explosive popularity on the Nintendo Game Boy. What sets this book apart is its holistic approach, viewing Tetris as a cultural artifact that reflects and influences the world around it. It explores the game's addictive qualities, its role in international relations, and its impact on intellectual property law in the digital age. By balancing technical details with human interest stories and broader historical context, ""History of Tetris"" offers insights into game design, the business of game publishing, and the power of simple ideas to shape technology and culture globally.
Author : Noam Nisan
Publisher :
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 12,63 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0262640686
This title gives students an integrated and rigorous picture of applied computer science, as it comes to play in the construction of a simple yet powerful computer system.
Author : Gareth Moore
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 36,66 MB
Release : 2019-05-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781787392366
Author : Kathi Burns
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 29,94 MB
Release : 2023-12-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1647224756
Harness the power of Tetris®, one of the world’s most popular puzzle games, to organize your home, office, and life! Powered by the principles of one of the world’s most popular puzzle games, Organizing with Tetris™ tackles the organization for every room in your home and even unexpected corners of your life. Board-certified professional organizer Kathi Burns and Tetris expert Morgan Shaver lay out accessible, strategic tips and teach you to follow the six organizational strategies of Tetris® alongside fun facts about the iconic game. Whether straightening, streamlining, or purging spaces “line by line,” this book will help you make difficult decisions to keep or discard as items are organized using the principles of Tetris to enhance your living situation as well as your overall way of life. Featuring all-new, Tetrimino-colored illustrations, learn to effectively target problem areas in your entryway, bathroom, office, kitchen, bedroom, living room, attic, garage, and basement to declutter in a fun, low-stress way. No matter what sort of space you live in, Organizing with Tetris offers practical tips to help you win the game of organization and ensure that, with enough practice, everything falls into place. HARNESS ‘THE TETRIS EFFECT’: Studies indicate that playing Tetris for extended periods can influence how we see the world! Use this phenomenon to reassess your living space and build new routines into your day. THE FIRST OFFICIAL TETRIS ORGANIZATION GUIDE: There’s never been an officially licensed Tetris organization guide… until now! CREATED BY EXPERTS AND FANS: Professional organizer, Kathi Burns, and diehard Tetris fan, Morgan Shaver, come together to create the ultimate game-inspired organizational experience. SHAPES AND COLORS RIGHT FROM THE GAME: Use the Tetriminos (i.e., Tetris playing pieces) to group items to maximize your space. TIPS FOR EVERY ROOM: From kitchens and bathrooms to, create clutter-free calm throughout the house. TIPS FOR EVERY ROOM: From kitchens and bathrooms to dorms and dens, create clutter-free calm throughout the house.
Author : Worth Books
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 40,52 MB
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1504008715
So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Tetris Effect tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Dan Ackerman’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Tetris Effect includes: Historical context Chapter-by-chapter summaries Profiles of the main characters Detailed timeline of key events Important quotes Fascinating trivia Glossary of terms Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About The Tetris Effect: The Game that Hypnotized the World by Dan Ackerman: In his book The Tetris Effect, Dan Ackerman provides an informative, intriguing account of the history of one of the world’s most popular video games. The surprising story begins in Soviet Russia, where computer researcher Alexey Pajitnov programmed the first version of Tetris using outdated software—before it spread westward and went viral. As the addictive game grew in popularity around the world, so did the fight for its ownership. Learn about the early days of Cold War–era computer programming, the people and companies who sought control of the intellectual property, and how playing Tetris physically impacts our brains. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
Author : Brian K. Smith
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 27,30 MB
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781500542191
The classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) version of Tetris has been enjoyed by millions since its release 25 years ago. However, only a select few players have been able to discover all of the obscurities and nuances of the game in order to truly master it.... until now. With this book learn all of the tricks of the classic NES Tetris masters to push your skills to new limits and take your Tetris game to a whole new level. This comprehensive guide covers all of the advanced techniques that the world's best NES Tetris players use.
Author : Shawn Achor
Publisher : Crown Currency
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,15 MB
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0307591565
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • An engaging, deeply researched guide to flourishing in a world of increasing stress and negativity—the inspiration for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time “Powerful [and] charming . . . A book for just about anyone . . . The philosophies in this book are easily the best wire frames to build a happy and successful life.”—Medium Happiness is not the belief that we don’t need to change; it is the realization that we can. Our most commonly held formula for success is broken. Conventional wisdom holds that once we succeed, we’ll be happy; that once we get that great job, win that next promotion, lose those five pounds, happiness will follow. But the science reveals this formula to be backward: Happiness fuels success, not the other way around. Research shows that happy employees are more productive, more creative, and better problem solvers than their unhappy peers. And positive people are significantly healthier and less stressed and enjoy deeper social interaction than the less positive people around them. Drawing on original research—including one of the largest studies of happiness ever conducted—and work in boardrooms and classrooms across forty-two countries, Shawn Achor shows us how to rewire our brains for positivity and optimism to reap the happiness advantage in our lives, our careers, and even our health. His strategies include: • The Tetris Effect: how to retrain our brains to spot patterns of possibility so we can see and seize opportunities all around us • Social Investment: how to earn the dividends of a strong social support network • The Ripple Effect: how to spread positive change within our teams, companies, and families By turns fascinating, hopeful, and timely, The Happiness Advantage reveals how small shifts in our mind-set and habits can produce big gains at work, at home, and elsewhere.
Author : Gareth Moore
Publisher : Portable Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,11 MB
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781645170518
Revisit your love for the iconic video game Tetris with 100 challenging visual puzzles. Since its creation in the 1980s, the now-iconic video game Tetris has sold more than 100 million copies around the world. In Tetris Puzzles, the seven Tetrimino shapes form the basis of each puzzle. You’ll fit them into grids, add them to larger shapes, and reassemble them from fragments. The puzzles—all of which were specially created for this book—increase in difficulty as you progress, providing you with a fun and challenging brain workout.
