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Great Gaming Firsts : Creators, Inventors, and Gamers.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Jones, Dale.
- Series:
- Active Minds: Book of Firsts Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Video games--History.
- Video games.
- Video games industry.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (26 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated, 2024.
- Summary:
- Great Gaming Firsts: Creators, Inventors, and Gamers by Dale Jones explores the pioneering moments and figures in the history of video games. The book details the development of early video games, highlighting significant innovations such as the creation of the first video game cartridges and the introduction of graphics to adventure games. It covers notable personalities like Mabel Addis, Roberta Williams, and Carol Shaw, emphasizing their contributions to the gaming industry. Intended for a general audience, including enthusiasts and those interested in gaming history, the book aims to document the milestones that have shaped the video game industry into a global phenomenon. It also delves into the economic impact of video games and the evolution of gaming technology over the decades. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Designing the Game
- Playing the Game
- Gaming Breakthroughs
- Extra Firsts!
- Read More.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9798765407967
- OCLC:
- 1440005741
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