Veteran video game designer Dustin Hansen takes YA readers on a fun
and fascinating trip through the brief but intensely innovative history
of video games.
Find out about the fast and furious growth and evolution of video games
(including how they are quickly taking over the world!) by looking at
some of the most popular, innovative, and influential games ever, from
Pong, the very first arcade game ever, to modern hits like
Uncharted.
Learn about the creators and inspiration (Mario was named after
Nintendo's landlord after he barged into a staff meeting demanding
rent), discover historical trivia and Easter eggs (The developers of
Halo 2 drank over 24,000 gallons of soda while making the game), and
explore the innovations that make each game special (The ghosts in
Pac-Man are the first example of AI in a video game).
Finally, here's a young adult nonfiction book about video games. Whether
you consider yourself a hard-core gamer or are just curious to see what
everyone is talking about, Game On! is the book for you!
Praise for Game On!:
"This zippy primer on video game development takes readers from the
arcades of the 1970s to Minecraft and the future of gaming. . . . The
well-told origin tales are a fantastic mash-up of pop and gaming
culture. . . " --*School Library Journal
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"This lengthy love letter comes from a self-professed video game addict.
Thirty-nine breezy, irreverent chapters celebrate individual games . . .
Unabashedly enthusiastic, author Hansen also provides tips on how to
evaluate games for personal enjoyment. . . . true gamers will be
delighted." --*Booklist
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"This zippy, funny, enthusiastic volume offers snapshot looks at the key
moments in video game history." --The Bulletin
