Arcade Adventures

An Ultimate Anthology of Arcade Gaming

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Beschreibung

<p><strong><em>Arcade Adventures</em>tells the story of video game arcades, from the pioneering technology of the 1970s and the golden age of the 1980s, to the modern experiences of today.</strong></p><p>Arcades were a true pioneer of gaming, existing long before consoles were played in homes around the world. <em>Arcade Adventures</em> celebrates the history of these beloved spaces, from the enduring playability of early experiences such as Pong and Space Invaders, to the skill-based play of Donkey Kong and platformers that shaped the journey of gaming.</p><p>The world of arcades existed long before consoles were played in homes around the world. <em>Arcade Adventures</em> celebrates the history of these beloved spaces, from the enduring playability of early experiences such as Pong and Space Invaders, to the skill-based button pressing of Donkey Kong and other platformers that shaped the journey of gaming.</p><ul><li>Celebrate the history of arcades, from the enduring playability of Pong and Space Invaders to the skill of Donkey Kong and other platformers.</li><li>Featuring cultural analysis of each decade's trends and innovations, and the architects behind them.</li><li>Discover the arcade icons, which celebrates the games that shaped the gaming lives of the masses (<em>Dragon's Lair, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Time Crisis, House of the Dead, Virtua Striker 2)</em></li><li>Go on a retrospective journey of the cabinets that pushed boundaries and introduced immersive new trends, such as rhythm pads, racing wheels and light gun gaming.</li><li>Accompanied by exclusive photography that showcases the most memorable and revered arcade cabinets of the past 55 years.</li><li>Explore the ongoing popularity of arcades and look to the future to see where the medium could go from here.</li></ul>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780008755454

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

249 x 191 x 28 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Verlag / Hersteller

HarperCollins Publishers