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Retro gaming : a byte-sized history of video games Cover Image Book

Retro gaming : a byte-sized history of video games / Mike Diver.

Bite-sized history of video games (other title)
Byte-sized history of video games (portion title)
Diver, Mike, (author.).

Summary:

Packed with all the characters, games, consoles and franchises that you used to love (and possibly still do), this is a compact, conversational compendium of all-time highs - alongside just a handful of humorous (in hindsight) lows - from over forty years of arcade, computer, console and handheld hits.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1912785102
  • ISBN: 9781912785100
  • Physical Description: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
  • Publisher: London : LOM Art, an imprint of Michael O'Mara Books Limited, 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Atari -- Spectrum vs Commodore -- Nintendo Entertainment system -- Sega Master System -- Handhelds -- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis -- Super Nintendo -- Amiga, ST and PC -- Sony Playstation -- Sega Saturn -- Nintendo 64 -- Console gaming's sixth generation -- Retro gaming today.

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Video game characters.
Video games > Equipment and supplies > History.
Video games > History.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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