Videogaming (Pocket Essentials Series)
Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. Sonic, Mario, PlayStation—these terms are now part of the cultural lexicon. It isn't uncommon to find a video game console lurking under televisions, but at the same time, this newly emerged media has come under attack by...
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Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are brief, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. In addition to an introduction to the subject, each topic is individually analyzed and reviewed, examining its impact on culture or history. There is also a reference section that lists related web sites and weightier (and more expensive) books on the subject. For media buffs, students, and inquiring minds, these are great entry–level books that build into an essential library.
Introduction7History8The Origins (Pre-1972)8'The Golden Age' (1972-81)11Game Over? (1982-84)15Extra Life (1985-88)19The 16-Bit War (1989-94)23The PlayStation Age (1995-99)30The Connected Age (2000-Present)36Games42Arcade Ancestors42Platformers45Action Adventure48Adventure50Role Playing Games (RPGs)53First Person Shooter56Strategy Games59God Games61Flight Sim63Driving66Sport68Beat 'Em Ups71Music/Rhythm Action Games73Puzzle Games75Culture77Games In Popular Culture77Branding Versus Gameplay81Joystick Envy: Women In Gaming85Killer Instinct: Violence In Gaming89Resources93
