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For devoted gamers as well as those interested in groundbreaking graphic design, this is the first, most comprehensive, and only critical guide ever published to video games. The video game has arrived as entertainment and as an art form. This is the first serious critical evaluation ever... read more

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Table of Contents edit see section history

Preface
Introduction
Index of Games By Title
1. 1970s
2. 1980s
3. 1990s
4. 2000s
5. 2010s
Contributors
Index of Games by Developer
Picture Credits
Acknowledgements

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in 1001 Before You Die. (publisher series)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Tony Mott (Editor)

Other Contributors:

  1. Peter Molyneux (Preface)
  2. Chris Baker (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  3. Tom Benjamin (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  4. Owain Bennallack (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  5. Brandon Boyer (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  6. Jason Brookes (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  7. Jamin Brophy-Warren (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  8. Matthew Castle (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  9. Mike Channell (Contributor)
  10. Chris Dahlen (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  11. Christian Donlan (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  12. Martin Davies (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  13. Joa?o Diniz Sanches (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  14. Nathan Ditum (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  15. Kieron Gillen (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  16. Sam Grant (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  17. Duncan Harris (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  18. Mitch Krpata (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  19. Mathew Kumar (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  20. Keza MacDonald (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  21. Gus Mastrapa (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  22. Ben Maxwell (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  23. David McCarthy (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  24. Jim McCauley (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  25. Alec Meer (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  26. Simon Parkin (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  27. Jim Rossignol (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  28. Jamie Russell (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  29. Ben Schroder (Contributor) - Contributed entries for specific video games.
  30. Rob Smith (Contributor)
  31. Richard Stanton (Contributor)
  32. Tim Stone (Contributor)
  33. Keith Stuart (Contributor)
  34. John Teti (Contributor)
  35. David Valjalo (Contributor)
  36. Ben Wilson (Contributor)
  37. Alex Wiltshire (Contributor)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Universe Publishing
Country: United States
Publication Date: August 2, 2010
ISBN: 9780789320902
Page Count: 960

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

This book is for anyone interested in video games. A must have guide. One of my favorites to flip through.


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