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The Minds Behind PlayStation 2 Games
Author: Patrick Hickey, Jr.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2023-02-09
Total Pages: 245
ISBN-13: 1476648433
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeaturing interviews with the creators of 37 popular video games--including SOCOM, Shadow of the Colossus, Tekken Tag Tournament and Sly Cooper--this book gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of some of the most influential and iconic (and sometimes forgotten) games of the original PlayStation 2 era. Recounting endless hours of painstaking development, the challenges of working with mega publishers and the uncertainties of public reception, the interviewees reveal the creative processes that produced some of gaming's classic titles.
The Rough Guide to Videogaming
Author: Kate Berens
Publisher: Rough Guides
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 548
ISBN-13: 9781858289106
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVideogamers will find all they need to know in this collection of reviews of the top 150 games. Includes a roundup of monthly magazines and e-zines and Web site contact information for all hardware manufacturers, game developers, and publishers mentioned in the guide. Screen shots.
The Art of Tekken: A Complete Visual History
Author: Nick Hurwitch
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Published: 2019-07-10
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 1524113085
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTwenty-five years ago, Namco released Tekken and redefined the fighting game genre in three dimensions. Known for its deep gameplay, cutting edge graphics, and operatic lore, Tekken has become synonymous with the PlayStation brand while remaining one of the last vestiges of the arcade. The Art of Tekken: A Complete Visual History follows the series history through a visual feast of iconic games and characters, as well as in-depth interviews with the Bandai Namco developers who made it a reality and the players who made it a phenomenon on its way to becoming one of the best-selling fighting game series in history. It's a complete visual retrospective of one of the most indispensable parts of gaming history, over a quarter century in the making, including art from all seven games of the franchise and more.
Codes & Cheats Spring 2008 Edition
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Video Games Textbook
Author: Brian J. Wardyga
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2018-08-06
Total Pages: 806
ISBN-13: 1351172344
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Video Games Textbook takes the history of video games to another level, with visually-stimulating, comprehensive, and chronological chapters that are relevant and easy to read for a variety of students. Every chapter is a journey into a different era or area of gaming, where readers emerge with a strong sense of how video games evolved, why they succeeded or failed, and the impact they had on the industry and human culture. Written to capture the attention and interest of both domestic and international college students, each chapter contains a list of objectives and key terms, illustrative timelines, arcade summaries, images and technical specifications of all major consoles. Key Features Explores the history of video games, including the social, political, and economic motivations Facilitates learning of material with illustrative timelines, arcade summaries and images Highlights the technical specifications of all major consoles Illustrates the breakthroughs and trends of the gaming market
1000 Facts about Video Games Vol. 3
Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2016-10-27
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 1326829424
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNintendo used to sell the board game, Twister.Super Smash Bros. was originally called Dragon King.There is a single spot in Pac-Man where Ghosts can't touch you.The Street Fighter character, Dhalsim, was meant to be an eight-armed elephant.Starfox and Tekken were never meant to be released. They were only created to test 3D models.Nintendo made a game for the Game Boy that could connect with a sewing machine.The Wii U's controller can tap into Earth's magnetic field.The Moon will change size in Grand Theft Auto III if you shoot it with a sniper rifle.Sonic the Hedgehog was meant to be a rabbit called Feel.There is no technique to win Tetris.You can win the original Hitman without firing one shot.The creator of Space Invaders never beat the first level.In the Super Mario Bros. film, Bowser was nearly played by Arnold Schwarzenegger.The PlayStation 2 is the most successful console ever.Nintendo had to ship Super Nintendos at night to avoid being robbed by the mafia.
The Secrets of Play Station 2
Author: Michele Davis
Publisher: ibooks
Published: 2010-07-15
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 1588242579
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt's been called "the future of entertainment" -- an electronic system that combines the best of gaming with web and DVD-playing capabilities. Released in Japan in March 2000, the Playstation2 has already sold more than two million units, with projected sales of ten million units worldwide by March 2001. In *The Secrets of the Playstation2,* you'll learn from a gaming industry insider about the hottest system ever released -- its capabilities, its software, the types of games being developed to best take advantage of its graphics engine. Plus you'll profit from knowledge of the early experiences of Japanese fans of this machine and learn how to get the most out of the system before you buy it.
Secrets of the Playstation 2
Author: Michele E. Davis
Publisher: Pocket Books
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780743413022
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncludes hints section and a directory of PS2 game websites.
Vintage Game Consoles
Author: Bill Loguidice
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2014-02-24
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 1135006512
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVintage Game Consoles tells the story of the most influential videogame platforms of all time, including the Apple II, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, Sony PlayStation, and many more. It uncovers the details behind the consoles, computers, handhelds, and arcade machines that made videogames possible. Drawing on extensive research and the authors’ own lifelong experience with videogames, Vintage Game Consoles explores each system’s development, history, fan community, its most important games, and information for collectors and emulation enthusiasts. It also features hundreds of exclusive full-color screenshots and images that help bring each system’s unique story to life. Vintage Game Consoles is the ideal book for gamers, students, and professionals who want to know the story behind their favorite computers, handhelds, and consoles, without forgetting about why they play in the first place – the fun! Bill Loguidice is a critically acclaimed technology author who has worked on over a dozen books, including CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer, written with Boisy G. Pitre. He’s also the co-founder and Managing Director for the popular Website, Armchair Arcade. A noted videogame and computer historian and subject matter expert, Bill personally owns and maintains well over 400 different systems from the 1970s to the present day, including a large volume of associated materials. Matt Barton is an associate professor of English at Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, where he lives with his wife Elizabeth. He’s the producer of the "Matt Chat," a weekly YouTube series featuring in-depth interviews with notable game developers. In addition to the original Vintage Games, which he co-authored with Bill, he’s author of Dungeons & Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games and Honoring the Code: Conversations with Great Game Designers.
