Console Games
This title focuses on the history of console games and their impact on the entertainment world, while examining the origins, evolution, and where they will go for future gamers. This hi-lo title is complete with exciting photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Editora : Fly! (15 dezembro 2024)
Idioma : Inglês
Encadernação para biblioteca : 32 páginas
ISBN-10 : 1098287371
ISBN-13 : 978-1098287375
Idade de leitura : 7 – 13 anos
Dimensões : 16 x 0.76 x 23.37 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
A Handheld History: A comprehensive celebration of handheld consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult
A Handheld History is a unique celebration of portable platforms and their iconic games.
Forty years ago, businessmen fiddling with calculators inspired Gunpei Yokoi to create the Game & Watch. Ever since then, handheld gaming has been hugely influential, spawning communities who trade Pokémon in the playground and share Miis on the subway. This introspective adventure will delve into decades of gaming memories and reconnect you to that long car journey full of discarded AA batteries before speeding ahead to the contemporary days of blockbusters in your backpack.
Handheld gaming is celebrated loudly, proudly, and across hundreds of beautifully assembled pages of art and essays. Featuring words from many incredible voices, this is an unmissable ode to the gaming device that you keep close to your heart – right in your jacket pocket.
Words and art by:
Alex Olney
Ashens
Bob Wulff
Brandon Saltalamacchia
Brian Crecente
Hannah Kwan Cosselmon
Janet Garcia
Jason Bradbury
Jeff Grubb
Jonathan Traynor
Kevin Kenson
Larry Bundy Jr.
Mike Diver
Raul Higuera
Stephen Maurice Graham
Plus many more!
Made in collaboration with Retro Dodo. This edition published in partnership with Expanse, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Editora : Expanse; 1ª edição (17 outubro 2023)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa dura : 272 páginas
ISBN-10 : 0008598177
ISBN-13 : 978-0008598174
Dimensões : 19.5 x 3.33 x 25.25 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
Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation
Now a documentary on CBS All Access.
Following the success of The Accidental Billionaires and Moneyball comes Console Wars–a mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the video game industry.
In 1990, Nintendo had a virtual monopoly on the video game industry. Sega, on the other hand, was just a faltering arcade company with big aspirations and even bigger personalities. But that would all change with the arrival of Tom Kalinske, a man who knew nothing about videogames and everything about fighting uphill battles. His unconventional tactics, combined with the blood, sweat and bold ideas of his renegade employees, transformed Sega and eventually led to a ruthless David-and-Goliath showdown with rival Nintendo.
The battle was vicious, relentless, and highly profitable, eventually sparking a global corporate war that would be fought on several fronts: from living rooms and schoolyards to boardrooms and Congress. It was a once-in-a-lifetime, no-holds-barred conflict that pitted brother against brother, kid against adult, Sonic against Mario, and the US against Japan.
Based on over two hundred interviews with former Sega and Nintendo employees, Console Wars is the underdog tale of how Kalinske miraculously turned an industry punchline into a market leader. It’s the story of how a humble family man, with an extraordinary imagination and a gift for turning problems into competitive advantages, inspired a team of underdogs to slay a giant and, as a result, birth a $60 billion dollar industry.
A best book of the year: NPR, Slate, Publishers Weekly, Goodreads
Editora : Dey Street Books; Illustrated edição (2 junho 2015)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa comum : 576 páginas
ISBN-10 : 0062276700
ISBN-13 : 978-0062276704
Dimensões : 4.06 x 14.99 x 23.11 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
The Console Chronicles: A comprehensive celebration of home consoles and their iconic games from indie journal publisher Lost In Cult – the ultimate visual history of gaming.
The Console Chronicles will take you on a unique journey through the history of gaming platforms.
Fifty years ago, the home console was an anomaly that predated when everyone around the world knew the name Nintendo. With each passing generation, consoles evolved, their pixels exchanged for polygons. Over time, these machines gained popularity and brought the beginnings of a new artistic frontier. Consoles enabled split-screen chaos, late-night LAN parties, and interlinked online play – connecting friendships worldwide.
The Console Chronicles is the ultimate tribute to not only five decades of home console gaming, but to the incredible people, and their remarkable stories, which make our shared history special. Telling tales of sibling rivalries and disruptive ideas, personal resonance and technical triumph, this is a celebration of every system that you hold dear.
Words and art by:
Christian Donlan
Ashley Esqueda
Julian Rignall
Damien McFerran
Sara Heritage
Alex Olney
Alana Hagues
Mer Grazzini
Dan Adelman
Alicia Haddick
Stephen Maurice Graham
Adam Koralik
Raul Higuera
Brendan Hesse
Suhaila Karim
Plus many more!
Made in collaboration with Hookshot Media. This edition published in partnership with Expanse, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Editora : Expanse; 1ª edição (1 outubro 2024)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa dura : 384 páginas
ISBN-10 : 0008616582
ISBN-13 : 978-0008616588
Dimensões : 19.5 x 4.2 x 25.2 cm
The Game Console 2.0: A Photographic History from Atari to Xbox
This revised and expanded second edition of the bestselling The Game Console contains brand new content, with coverage of 50 more consoles, variants, and accessories in 50 added pages. The Game Console 2.0 is a gorgeous coffee table book for geeks and gamers that brings together highly detailed photos of more than 100 video game consoles and their electronic interiors spanning nearly five decades.
Revised and updated since the first edition’s celebrated 2018 release, The Game Console 2.0 is an even bigger archival collection of vividly detailed photos of more than 100 video-game consoles. This ultimate archive of gaming history spans five decades and nine distinct generations, chronologically covering everything from market leaders to outright failures, and tracing the gaming industry’s rise, fall, and monumental resurgence.
The book’s 2nd edition features more classic game consoles and computers, a section on retro gaming in the modern era, and dozens of new entries — including super-rare finds, such the Unisonic Champion 2711, and the latest ninth-generation consoles. You’ll find coverage of legendary systems like the Magnavox Odyssey, Atari 2600, NES, and the Commodore 64; systems from the ’90s and 2000s; modern consoles like the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series XS, and PlayStation 5; and consoles you never knew existed.
Get a unique peek at the hardware powering the world’s most iconic video-game systems with The Game Console 2.0 — the perfect gift for geeks of all stripes and every gamer’s must-have coffee-table book.
Editora : No Starch Press (8 setembro 2021)
Idioma : Inglês
Capa dura : 312 páginas
ISBN-10 : 1718500602
ISBN-13 : 978-1718500600
Dimensões : 21.11 x 2.36 x 26.19 cm