There are stories about the experimental games of the 1950s and 1960s the advent of home gaming in the 1970s the explosion – and implosion – of arcade gaming in the 1980s the console wars of the 1990s the growth of online and mobile games in the 2000s and we get right up to date with the 2010s, including such cultural phenomena as, the Gamergate scandal, and Fortnite. If you’ve ever enjoyed a video game, or you just want to see what all the fuss is about, this book is for you. Packed with pictures and stats, this book is for video gamers nostalgic for the good old days of gaming, and young gamers curious about how it all began. Each chapter explores the history of video games through a different lens, giving a uniquely well-rounded overview. This book is a potted history of video games, telling all the rollercoaster stories of this fascinating young industry that’s now twice as big globally than the film and music industries combined. As thrilling and surprising as the games it describes, this is an indispensable read for anyone serious about the business of having fun. With full-colour illustrations throughout, it shows how technological advances have transformed the first dots and dashes of bored engineers into sophisticated, responsive worlds that are endlessly captivating. Above all, this is a book about the games - how the experience of playing has developed from simple, repetitive beginnings into a cornucopia of genres and styles, at once utterly immersive and socially engaging. his understanding of the seductive pleasures of gaming takes us right to its heart.' Maria Bustillos, Times Literary Supplement 'The best overview book of the industry that I've read.' Andrew Liptak, io9 From the first wood-panelled Pong machines in California to the masterpieces of engineering that now sit in countless homes all over the world, A Brief History of Video Games reveals the vibrant history and culture of interactive entertainment. 'Stanton writes with terrific verve and precision.
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