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Discover the thrilling journey of gaming's past with '8-Bit Apocalypse.' This captivating book unveils the untold story of Atari's Missile Command, shedding light on the explosive rise of the arcade gaming industry. Written by tech insider Alex Rubens, this BRAND NEW hardcover edition includes exclusive interviews with industry pioneers like Atari founder Nolan Bushnell and Missile Command creator David Theurer. Dive deep into the creative minds behind the iconic game and explore the nightmares that fueled their innovation during an era marked by the dawn of video gaming. This 256-page book, published by ABRAMS in 2019, provides a unique perspective on how games were individually crafted by passionate designers, illuminating the silicon frontier of the '80s. Get your copy now and join the gaming renaissance, a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781419738937
Year: 2019
Publisher: ABRAMS
Pages: 256
Description:
The untold story of Atari's Missile Command With the advent of the arcade, Atari Inc. and its iconic game, Missile Command, were at the forefront of the industry's explosion, helping usher in both the age of the video game and the gamer lifestyle. In 8-Bit Apocalypse, tech insider Alex Rubens delves into electronic history to tell of an era when arcade games were designed, written, and coded by individual designers. He interviews major figures including Atari founder Nolan Bushnell and Missile Command creator David Theurer, who suffered from frequent nightmares of nuclear holocaust as he worked on the game. The first in-depth, personal history of the era, 8-Bit Apocalypse combines Rubens's tech industry knowledge and experience as a gaming journalist to conjure the wild silicon frontier of the '80s.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781419738937
Year: 2019
Publisher: ABRAMS
Pages: 256
Description:
The untold story of Atari's Missile Command With the advent of the arcade, Atari Inc. and its iconic game, Missile Command, were at the forefront of the industry's explosion, helping usher in both the age of the video game and the gamer lifestyle. In 8-Bit Apocalypse, tech insider Alex Rubens delves into electronic history to tell of an era when arcade games were designed, written, and coded by individual designers. He interviews major figures including Atari founder Nolan Bushnell and Missile Command creator David Theurer, who suffered from frequent nightmares of nuclear holocaust as he worked on the game. The first in-depth, personal history of the era, 8-Bit Apocalypse combines Rubens's tech industry knowledge and experience as a gaming journalist to conjure the wild silicon frontier of the '80s.