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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Published: 07/14/2015
ISBN: 9780762456154
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.50w x 0.90d

Review Citations: Library Journal 06/15/2015 pg. 99