Console Quest: Third & Fourth Generation: A History of Video Games Consoles
From the industry-changing NES to the heated rivalry between Sega and Nintendo, and everything in between, “Console Quest: Third & Fourth Generation” aims to catalogue home consoles and handhelds from the mid 1980s through to the 1990s, recording nearly 40 gaming systems, their histories, and their gaming libraries.
“Console Quest” is a cataloguing book series that looks at the history of video game consoles. This book serves as a tribute to the ever-evolving world of gaming, reminding us of the joy, innovation, and nostalgia that video game consoles have brought into our lives.
ASIN : B0CMRJTCBX
Editora : Independently Published (5 novembro 2023)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa comum : 168 páginas
ISBN-13 : 979-8866650989
Dimensões : 15.24 x 0.97 x 22.86 cm
Ranking Ilustrado dos Games – Nintendo 64: Os jogos mais poderosos e memoráveis do Nintendo 64
Neste livro você vai revisitar a parte mais gloriosa da história do Nintendo 64, por meio dos jogos mais poderosos e memoráveis dos gêneros mais importantes do console, em um ranking criada pela equipe da OLD!Gamer, selo de revistas e livros retrô da Editora Europa. Cada jogo acompanha informações adicionais valiosas, como imagens de seus cartuchos, caixas e cenas memoráveis
Editora : Editora Europa; 1ª edição (1 novembro 2019)
Idioma : Português
Capa comum : 52 páginas
ISBN-10 : 8579606020
ISBN-13 : 978-8579606021
Dimensões : 14.8 x 14.8 x 0.8 cm
Secrets of Video Game Consoles
If you want to fill your head with plenty of knowledge about your favorite video game consoles to amaze your friends with, then this book is for you!
Did you know the Nintendo Wii had a medical condition named after it? Or that the Sega Saturn almost had the Nintendo 64’s graphics chip? Did you realize the Atari Jaguar contained five different processors? Are you aware that a fake website about beekeeping was used to promote an Xbox game? Learn about all of this and more in this unique trivia book about the history of video game consoles that gives you the complete stories in detail!
These facts cover a wide range of subjects, such as which console introduced certain technology and features, esoteric hardware oddities, marketing fails and successes, stories behind key games, how certain indispensable people shaped the whole industry, development history, court cases, peculiar events, weird relationships between companies and technical explanations. Plenty of these would be obscure facts that you may not know, but even if you are familiar with them, do you know the full story? 31 video game consoles stretching from 1972 to 2017 are covered, containing more than 235 in-depth facts, numerous other pieces of trivia and over 350 images to create a single package unlike any other that gamers of all ages will find interesting!
If you want to fill your head with plenty of knowledge about your favorite video game consoles to amaze your friends with, then this book is for you!
Editora : White Owl (14 dezembro 2022)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa dura : 264 páginas
ISBN-10 : 1399070894
ISBN-13 : 978-1399070898
Dimensões : 22.23 x 1.91 x 31.12 cm
Console Quest: Fifth Generation: A History of Video Game Consoles
Chronicling the rise of the PlayStation, the revolution of 3D graphics, and everything in between, “Console Quest: Fifth Generation” catalogues the defining (and less known) home consoles and handhelds from the mid-1990s, recording over 15 consoles and their gaming libraries.
“Console Quest” is a cataloguing book series that looks at the history of video game consoles. This book serves as a tribute to the ever-evolving world of gaming, reminding us of the joy, innovation, and nostalgia that video game consoles have brought into our lives.
ASIN : B0CN1SXQJ8
Editora : Independently Published (6 novembro 2023)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa comum : 132 páginas
ISBN-13 : 979-8866783915
Dimensões : 15.24 x 0.76 x 22.86 cm
Dossiê OLD!Gamer Volume 14: Arcades Parte 2
A era da pancadaria O final dos anos 1980 e início dos 1990 foi um dos períodos mais ricos e memoráveis da história dos arcades, especialmente para os jogos de luta e pancadaria. Relembre grandes clássicos, seus infinitos clones e boas lembranças das casas de fliperama.
Editora : Editora Europa; 1ª edição (1 fevereiro 2019)
Idioma : Português
Capa comum : 320 páginas
ISBN-10 : 8579605547
ISBN-13 : 978-8579605543
Dimensões : 21.4 x 14.8 x 1.4 cm
Dossiê OLD!Gamer Volume 13: Arcades Parte 1: Arcades – 1971-1986
Por décadas, os arcades representaram o que havia de melhor no mundo dos videogames, com jogos mais impressionantes do que no mercado doméstico. Conheça as inovações que levaram à era de ouro dos fliperamas, com sucessos como Space Invaders, Pac-Man e Donkey Kong. Este livro cobre os anos de 1971 a 1986 dessa rica história.
Editora : Editora Europa; 1ª edição (1 outubro 2018)
Idioma : Português
Capa comum : 303 páginas
ISBN-10 : 8579605431
ISBN-13 : 978-8579605437
Dimensões : 21.4 x 14.6 x 1.4 cm
The Console: 50 Years of Home Video Gaming
A look back into the weird and wonderful history of gaming history and the consoles that made them.
THE CON50LE is a comprehensive yet conversational account of 50 years of home video gaming history, leaving no rarely sighted system unturned and providing a chronological account of the evolution of the biggest entertainment medium in the world. From the earliest consoles of the 1970s to the cutting-edge machines of the here and now, a line is drawn from one man’s eureka moment to the multi-billion-dollar global industry of today. All the well-known names and massive-selling consoles are here: the Nintendo Entertainment System, the SEGA Mega Drive, the Atari 2600, the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 2. But there’s plenty of room for hardware that many a gamer won’t have heard of before, from Japan-only releases and home computer conversions to ill-advised experiments with VHS and all manner of micro-console magic. Learn about the creators and their inspirations, the games that made the biggest consoles’ eternal reputations, and the failures and flops along the way. Even the consoles that came and went without notable commercial success left a mark, an imprint, on this compelling history – and THE CON50LE unravels it, explains it, one fascinating machine at a time.
Editora : White Owl; 1ª edição (21 abril 2024)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa dura : 192 páginas
ISBN-10 : 1399040464
ISBN-13 : 978-1399040464
Dimensões : 30.3 x 1.9 x 21.7 cm
Curious Video Game Machines: A Compendium of Rare and Unusual Consoles, Computers and Coin-Ops
The stories behind some of the most obscure and fascinating technology in the history of gaming.
The story of video games is often told as the successive rise of computers and consoles from famous names like Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, Sega, Sony and Microsoft. But beyond this familiar tale, there’s a whole world of weird and wonderful gaming machines that seldom get talked about.
Curious Video Game Machines reveals the fascinating stories behind a bevy of rare and unusual consoles, computers and coin-ops – like Kimtanktics, a 1970s wargame computer made out of calculator parts, or the suite of Korea-exclusive consoles made by car manufacturer Daewoo. Then there’s the Casio Loopy, a 1990s console that doubled up as a sticker printer, the RDI Halcyon, a 1985 LaserDisc-based machine that could recognise your voice, and the Interton VC 4000, a German console made by a hearing-aid company, as well as a range of bizarre arcade machines, from early attempts at virtual reality to pedal-powered flying contraptions.
There are tales of missed opportunities, like the astonishingly powerful Enterprise 64 computer, which got caught in development hell and arrived too late to make an impact on the British microcomputer market. And there are tales of little-known triumphs, like the Galaksija DIY computer kit that introduced a whole generation of Yugoslavians to computing before the country became engulfed by war.
Featuring exclusive interviews with creators, developers and collectors, Curious Video Game Machines finally shines a light on the forgotten corners of video-game history.
Editora : White Owl; 1ª edição (2 janeiro 2024)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa dura : 240 páginas
ISBN-10 : 139907377X
ISBN-13 : 978-1399073776
Dimensões : 30.5 x 2.1 x 21.7 cm
The History of Handheld Game Consoles
Traces the evolution, impact, and legacy of portable gaming devices from the Game Boy to the Steam Deck.
Embark on a fascinating journey with The History of Handheld Game Consoles, a thorough exploration of the history, impact and legacy of handheld gaming. Featuring consoles that revolutionised the way we play, this book not only charts the evolution of iconic devices from the humble Game Boy to modern technical marvels such as the Steam Deck, but it also offers a deep dive into the technical workings that made each system a beacon of innovation in portable gaming.
The book includes a unique collection of photographs, contributed by a passionate global community of passionate gamers. These real, unseen images provide an authentic glimpse into the world of handheld gaming, capturing moments of joy, competition, and the sheer love of gaming. Explore detailed examinations of classic games for each handheld console, offering insights into their development, impact, and legacy.
From the pixelated adventures of Mario on the Game Boy to the immersive experiences on the Nintendo Switch and the innovative ground-breaking capabilities of the Steam Deck, The History of Handheld Game Consoles delves into how these portable powerhouses have shaped the gaming landscape. Join us on this journey through gaming’s portable evolution and celebrate the handheld consoles that have brought endless hours of entertainment into the palms of our hands.
Editora : White Owl (30 junho 2025)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa dura : 152 páginas
ISBN-10 : 1036108635
ISBN-13 : 978-1036108632
Dimensões : 3 x 21 x 29.7 cm
Dossiê OLD!Gamer Volume 10: Neo Geo
A estreia da SNK nos consoles Uma das mais conceituadas fabricantes de arcades entrou no mercado doméstico com um console de luxo. O Neo Geo marcou época por levar a experiência dos fliperamas para os lares a um preço muito alto, mas fez a alegria de seus fãs. Conheça os detalhes dessa jornada em um catálogo completo dos jogos de Neo Geo e de seu portátil.
Editora : Editora Europa; 1ª edição (1 janeiro 2018)
Idioma : Português
Capa comum : 288 páginas
ISBN-10 : 8579605121
ISBN-13 : 978-8579605123
Dimensões : 15 x 1 x 21.5 cm
Dossiê OLD!Gamer Volume 02: Super Nintendo: Volume 2
O gigante 16-bit Para muitos fãs, o SNES representa o auge da Nintendo. Com um hardware poderoso, o console deu origem a algumas das séries mais importantes da história. Além de relembrar 551 jogos lançados para o aparelho em seus dez anos de vida, este livro analisa a luta da Big N para conquistar a geração 16-bit, resgata as exclusividades do mercado japonês e mostra a trajetória da Playtronic nos primeiros anos da Nintendo no Brasil. A coleção Dossiê OLD!Gamer oferece, em sete volumes, uma viagem à época de ouro de grandes consoles do passado. É uma forma de preservar a história da indústria por meio de uma poderosa pesquisa que resgata fatos da época de lançamento dos consoles, lista seus acessórios e revisita os jogos em um extenso catálogo.
Editora : Editora Europa; 1ª edição (1 janeiro 2016)
Idioma : Português
Capa comum : 300 páginas
ISBN-10 : 857960348X
ISBN-13 : 978-8579603488
Dimensões : 21.2 x 15 x 1.2 cm