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Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide Volume 3: Signature Edition

Author : Mark Bussler

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Page : pages

File Size : 36,73 MB

Release : 2018-05-23

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ISBN : 9781592180271

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Ultra Massive Volume 3 continues the never-ending saga of celebrating the failed, successful, forgotten, and fascinating video game consoles from the past, present, and future. More than 20 new and retro game consoles are collected, photographed, reviewed, and celebrated in the third installment of the groundbreaking Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide series.Includes:-ATARI COMPUTER-ATARI LYNX-BALLY ASTROCADE-BANDAI WONDERSWAN-BENTLEY COMPU-VISION-COLECO TELSTAR-COMMODORE 64-FAIRCHILD CHANNEL F-NINTENDO 3DS-NINTENDO DS-NINTENDO SWITCH-NINTENDO VIRTUAL BOY-NINTENDO Wii-NINTENDO Wii U-PANASONIC 3DO-PHILIPS CD-i-SEGA SATURN-SONY PLAYSTATION 3-SONY PLAYSTATION 4-XAVIX-XBOX 360-XBOX ONE-ZX SPECTRUMWritten and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. His new series, Classic Game Room 2085, is one of the most successful video game review programs on Amazon Prime. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980.Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems ranging from Atari Lynx to ZX Spectrum. Mark reviews the hardware, aesthetics, controllers and recommends collecting tips for those looking to dive into the world of modern and retro gaming goodness. Enjoy comparisons between the new and the old like Nintendo's Virtual Boy and how it differs from the Sony's PlayStation VR headset for PlayStation 4.If you love video games, Pong, and spaceships, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! Find yourself immersed in the world of underrated game consoles like Sega Saturn, Bandai Wonderswan, Atari Lynx and Bally Astrocade!The special Signature Edition is signed by the author.



The Illustrated History of 151 Video Games

Author : Simon Parkin

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 20,64 MB

Release : 2014-01-07

Category : Video games

ISBN : 9780754823902

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More than any other entertainment medium, videogames offer the chance for us to participate in a worldbeyond the ordinary. Whether you are playing as asupersonic hedgehog, an athletic archeologist, or amoustachioed Italian plumber, video games allow theirplayers to inhabit spaces where the usual parameters ofexistence do not apply. The medium's history ischronicled through the individual stories of 151 of themost iconic video games. Beginning in the early 1970s, the book charts five decades of the pixel revolution. Thestory of each game is accompanied by trivia andquotations, and illustrated with photographs, screenshotsand artwork. This celebratory reference, and up-to-datehistory, will enthral any video games aficionado. - Chronicles the history of gaming through an analysis of151 of the world's most-iconic and best-loved games - Expert analysis of the story of each game, accompaniedby fascinating trivia, memorable quotes, and informationon the year of publication and where the game can beplayed today - Includes titles across all platforms, including arcade, console, PC, online and handheld games - Charts five decades of video game evolution, fromComputer Space to Fez - Compulsively illustrated with over 1000 actionscreenshots, game artworks and photographs



The Video Games Guide

Author : Matt Fox

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 385 pages

File Size : 40,42 MB

Release : 2013-01-17

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 078647257X

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The Video Games Guide is the world's most comprehensive reference book on computer and video games. Presented in an A to Z format, this greatly expanded new edition spans fifty years of game design--from the very earliest (1962's Spacewar) through the present day releases on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC. Each game entry includes the year of release, the hardware it was released on, the name of the developer/publisher, a one to five star quality rating, and a descriptive review which offers fascinating nuggets of trivia, historical notes, cross-referencing with other titles, information on each game's sequels and of course the author's views and insights into the game. In addition to the main entries and reviews, a full-color gallery provides a visual timeline of gaming through the decades, and several appendices help to place nearly 3,000 games in context. Appendices include: a chronology of gaming software and hardware, a list of game designers showing their main titles, results of annual video game awards, notes on sourcing video games, and a glossary of gaming terms.



Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide

Author : Mark Bussler

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Page : 228 pages

File Size : 32,37 MB

Release : 2018-05-23

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ISBN : 9781982982553

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From Atari Lynx and Sega Saturn to Xavix, Xbox One and ZX Spectrum, it's here!" Ultra Massive Volume 3 continues the never-ending saga of celebrating the failed, successful, forgotten, and fascinating video game consoles from the past, present, and future. More than 20 new and retro game consoles are collected, photographed, reviewed, and celebrated in the third installment of the groundbreaking Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide series. Includes: -ATARI COMPUTER -ATARI LYNX -BALLY ASTROCADE -BANDAI WONDERSWAN -BENTLEY COMPU-VISION -COLECO TELSTAR -COMMODORE 64 -FAIRCHILD CHANNEL F -NINTENDO 3DS -NINTENDO DS -NINTENDO SWITCH -NINTENDO VIRTUAL BOY -NINTENDO Wii -NINTENDO Wii U -PANASONIC 3DO -PHILIPS CD-i -SEGA SATURN -SONY PLAYSTATION 3 -SONY PLAYSTATION 4 -XAVIX -XBOX 360 -XBOX ONE -ZX SPECTRUM Written and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. His new series, Classic Game Room 2085, is one of the most successful video game review programs on Amazon Prime. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980. Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems ranging from Atari Lynx to ZX Spectrum. Mark reviews the hardware, aesthetics, controllers and recommends collecting tips for those looking to dive into the world of modern and retro gaming goodness. Enjoy comparisons between the new and the old like Nintendo's Virtual Boy and how it differs from the Sony's PlayStation VR headset for PlayStation 4. If you love video games, Pong, and spaceships, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! Find yourself immersed in the world of underrated game consoles like Sega Saturn, Bandai Wonderswan, Atari Lynx and Bally Astrocade!



Encyclopedia of Video Games [3 volumes]

Author : Mark J. P. Wolf

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 1173 pages

File Size : 11,16 MB

Release : 2021-05-24

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN :

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Now in its second edition, the Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming is the definitive, go-to resource for anyone interested in the diverse and expanding video game industry. This three-volume encyclopedia covers all things video games, including the games themselves, the companies that make them, and the people who play them. Written by scholars who are exceptionally knowledgeable in the field of video game studies, it notes genres, institutions, important concepts, theoretical concerns, and more and is the most comprehensive encyclopedia of video games of its kind, covering video games throughout all periods of their existence and geographically around the world. This is the second edition of Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming, originally published in 2012. All of the entries have been revised to accommodate changes in the industry, and an additional volume has been added to address the recent developments, advances, and changes that have occurred in this ever-evolving field. This set is a vital resource for scholars and video game aficionados alike.



The Ultimate Guide to Classic Game Consoles

Author : Kevin Baker

Publisher : eBookIt.com

Page : 236 pages

File Size : 10,94 MB

Release : 2013-05

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1456617087

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The ultimate guide to retro game consoles, an ideal reference for collectors and enthusiasts.. Write ups, specs and pictures of over 85 collectible consoles and variant models from 1972 to 2000. From the Magnavox Odyssey right through to the Sega Dreamcast. Including the history of the evolution of electronic gaming and advice on how to collect classic consoles. A comprehensive database of collectible consoles. Written by fellow collectors and enthusiasts.



Classic Home Video Games, 1989-1990

Author : Brett Weiss

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 26,4 MB

Release : 2018-07-09

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 0786492317

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The third in a series about home video games, this detailed reference work features descriptions and reviews of every official U.S.-released game for the Neo Geo, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16, which, in 1989, ushered in the 16-bit era of gaming. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that console. Video game entries include historical information, gameplay details, the author's critique, and, when appropriate, comparisons to similar games. Appendices list and offer brief descriptions of all the games for the Atari Lynx and Nintendo Game Boy, and catalogue and describe the add-ons to the consoles covered herein--Neo Geo CD, Sega CD, Sega 32X and TurboGrafx-CD.



Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide Volume 1: Signature Edition

Author : Mark Bussler

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Page : pages

File Size : 44,13 MB

Release : 2017-07-25

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ISBN : 9781592180233

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The ultimate collection of game systems in the universe! From Atari to Nintendo and PlayStation, it's here. Reviews, photographs, and collecting advice for more than 20 retro and modern game systems.Celebrate the art and character of video game console design with this ultra massive collection of reviews, photographs and recommended games for game consoles past and present. The Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide Volume 1 includes the following:- SEGA GENESIS- SEGA MEGA DRIVE- SEGA GENESIS NOMAD- ATARI 2600- NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM- VECTREX- SUPER NINTENDO- SUPER FAMICOM- NEO-GEO CD- PLAYSTATION 2- NINTENDO GAME BOY- MAGNAVOX ODYSSEY 2- NINTENDO FAMICOM- FAMICOM DISK SYSTEM- FAMICLONES- MATTEL INTELLIVISION- ARCADIA 2001- NEO-GEO POCKET COLOR- TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-99/4A- SEGA 32X- SEGA CDWritten and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980.Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems that aren't normally covered like the Famicom Disk System, Magnavox Odyssey 2 and Neo-Geo CD. Mark suggests recommended games to collect for each game console that deliver the best bang for the buck. For example, when collecting for Sega Genesis start out with The Revenge of Shinobi, Altered Beast, Super Monaco GP and Sonic the Hedgehog. For Atari 2600 you should always begin your library with Yars' Revenge, Berzerk, Super Breakout and Combat.Filmed in the studio and outside, Mark photographed videogame consoles in environments where we don't normally see them so that we may appreciate their styling and industrial design. This special Signature Edition is signed by the writer.



The Web Designer's Idea Book, Volume 3

Author : Patrick McNeil

Publisher : HOW Books

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 43,77 MB

Release : 2013-04-22

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1440323968

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Quick Inspiration for Web Designers Featuring more than 650 examples, this third volume of The Web Designer's Idea Book is packed with visual inspiration for creating top-notch web design. Web design expert Patrick McNeil, author of the popular Web Designer's Idea Book series, is back with the latest examples of the best design on the web today. Arranged thematically, this guide puts important topics like technology, design styles, elements, site types and site structure at your fingertips. This new volume also includes a detailed discussion of the various content management systems available to help you find the best platform for your project. An indispensable reference, this book provides you with the latest in themes, styles and trends you need to keep your projects relevant in the fast-paced and every-changing world of web design.



History of Nintendo: Volume One (Console Gamer Magazine)

Author : Brian C Byrne

Publisher : Console Gamer Magazine

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 34,64 MB

Release : 2019-08-04

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN :

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This is the History of Nintendo, Volume One. 3-in-1 collection of Console Gamer Magazine with over 140+ full color pages of retro goodness. In this volume, we take a trip back to where it all began, deep diving into the Nintendo Entertainment System, then the Super Nintendo, and finally the Nintendo 64. Get a peek behind the scenes and read how the consoles were conceived, the difficulties Nintendo faced as well as showcasing a complete list of hardware and software launched for each console. From development kits and prototypes, to unreleased never seen before games and software, this truly is a 'must have' in the collection of any retro gaming enthusiast. This is the first Volume Collection in the Console Gamer Magazine series, and includes: - #01 History of the Nintendo Entertainment System. (NES) - #02 History of the Super Nintendo. (SNES) - #03 History of the Nintendo 64. (N64) What's inside?: - 3 Books in 1 (140+ pages of content) - Reviews, development stories, unreleased titles & more. - Beautifully designed book with 100's of images. - Complete hardware section. - Top 100 games of all time. Available in both digital & print. First published August 2019. Author: Brian C Byrne Language: English Only. Series: Console Gamer Magazine. Website: http://www.consolegamermagazine.com