This is a fantastic book! In Play Nice, Jason explains Blizzard’s history and how it became part of Activision. The success of Blizzard is explained, along with how the company lost its identity and was largely absorbed by Activision. I wasn’t sure how I wanted to write this review, as many of the things inContinue reading “Play Nice, A Spectacular Book by Jason Schreier”
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The Best Book I’ve Read this Year, Red Dead’s History by Tore Olsson
Red Dead Redemption 2 became the center of a lawsuit between Rockstar and the Pinkerton Detective Agency. It sounds a little wild, but the Pinkertons didn’t like the idea that they were accurately being portrayed as the villains in the game. Rockstar said the game was historically accurate in countering this claim, and the lawsuitContinue reading “The Best Book I’ve Read this Year, Red Dead’s History by Tore Olsson”
The First Myst Book is Slow but Good
Myst: The Book of Atrus is a slow-moving book. I was tempted to give up after the first hundred pages, but I’m glad I kept reading because it is a fun story. It also sets up the events of the first game in the series. After reading this, I’m looking forward to the other booksContinue reading “The First Myst Book is Slow but Good”
A Review of the Fantastic Animal Crossing Book
Animal Crossing is a franchise I missed out on. I wasn’t playing the GameCube when the first game was released, and I was focused on other things during the Wii, Wii U, and 3DS. This is part of why I was hesitant to dive into a book about the games. I’m glad I read thisContinue reading “A Review of the Fantastic Animal Crossing Book”
The Arcade Experience by Adam Pratt is a Great Book
The Arcade Experience by Adam Pratt was published in 2013. While it is a decade old, Adam brings up several excellent points about the arcade industry and the media coverage of arcade games. It is an interesting book that made me want to look up more information on arcades. A Little History of Arcades AdamContinue reading “The Arcade Experience by Adam Pratt is a Great Book”
A Look Back at The Mighty Micro by Christopher Evans
It is nearly impossible for me to review this book. The Mighty Micro was first published in 1979; my version was published in 1980. As far as I can tell, nothing was added to this version of the book. In his earnest attempt, Evans was elucidating the potential of microcomputers to the average person inContinue reading “A Look Back at The Mighty Micro by Christopher Evans”
Thoughts on Homebrew Gaming by Melanie Swalwell
This was a fascinating read! The book delves into the computer game industry, offering a unique perspective on the US, UK, and Czechoslovakia (Before the split). Melanie’s interviews with game developers provide an insightful look into the homebrew industry in Australia and New Zealand. This book is a good read, and it complements books byContinue reading “Thoughts on Homebrew Gaming by Melanie Swalwell”
StarCraft: Legacy of the Real-Time Strategy by Simon Dor
This is the latest book in the University of Michigan’s Landmark Video Game series. In this case, they have made a selection with significant academic value. While not the first Real-Time Strategy game (RTS), it has sparked scholarly interest and is a must-read for anyone studying the genre. The books in this series are writtenContinue reading “StarCraft: Legacy of the Real-Time Strategy by Simon Dor”
A Review of The Apple II Age by Laine Nooney
This book resonated with me on a personal level. It’s a rich source of information about the software on the Apple II line of computers, and Laine’s in-depth exploration of various software titles was particularly captivating. It is an excellent book. In particular, I found the history of the Locksmith program extremely interesting! It wasContinue reading “A Review of The Apple II Age by Laine Nooney”
Mastering Pac-Man, One of the Fist Strategy Guides
Mastering Pac-Man was published in 1981. Ken Uston, known for gambling, counting cards, and suing to get around being banned from casinos, is the author. This is a strategy guide for Pac-Man. This has to be one of the earliest examples of a strategy guide. What makes it even more interesting is that it isContinue reading “Mastering Pac-Man, One of the Fist Strategy Guides”