Description
Discover the ultimate tribute to the gaming world with the 'Video Game of the Year'—a deep dive into the legacy of video games that have shaped the industry over the past 40 years. This captivating book, written by renowned video game critic Jordan Minor, features critical essays that chronologically explore innovative titles from iconic classics like Pong and The Legend of Zelda to modern masterpieces such as Fortnite and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Each chapter unveils the development stories, critical reception, and cultural impact of these defining video games, making it a must-read for any gaming enthusiast. Celebrate the unique history of video gaming while understanding how these digital adventures not only entertain but also influence society at large. Make this essential addition to your gaming library today and explore the intersection of gameplay and culture through insightful commentary and analysis. Take 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: 9781419762055. Year: 2023. Publisher: ABRAMS.
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: 9781419762055
Year: 2023
Publisher: ABRAMS
Description:
Pong. The Legend of Zelda. Final Fantasy VII. Rock Band. Fortnite. Animal Crossing: New Horizons. For each of the 40 years of video game history, there is a defining game, a game that captured the zeitgeist and left a legacy for all games that followed. Through a series of entertaining, informative, and opinionated critical essays, author and video game critic Jordan Minor investigates, in chronological order, the innovative, genre-bending, and earth-shattering games from 1977 through 2020. Minor explores development stories, critical reception, and legacy, and also looks at how gaming intersects with and eventually influences society at large while reveling in how uniquely and delightfully bizarre even the most famous games tend to be.
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: 9781419762055
Year: 2023
Publisher: ABRAMS
Description:
Pong. The Legend of Zelda. Final Fantasy VII. Rock Band. Fortnite. Animal Crossing: New Horizons. For each of the 40 years of video game history, there is a defining game, a game that captured the zeitgeist and left a legacy for all games that followed. Through a series of entertaining, informative, and opinionated critical essays, author and video game critic Jordan Minor investigates, in chronological order, the innovative, genre-bending, and earth-shattering games from 1977 through 2020. Minor explores development stories, critical reception, and legacy, and also looks at how gaming intersects with and eventually influences society at large while reveling in how uniquely and delightfully bizarre even the most famous games tend to be.