100 Videogames

Screen Guides

James Newman; Iain Simons

British Film Institute

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Videogames are one of the most culturally, socially and economically significant, not to mention pervasive, media forms. This guide provides a map of the most important games since the 1960s. It is aimed at both novices and acolytes alike as it journeys through the interesting, innovative and entertaining titles.

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Tama  rated it  
Jun 9, 2007
I expected this book to be a little bigger, it's a tiny wee pocket sized volume (maybe a large coat pocket). 100 influencial computer games are listed within it's pages, each getting about two pages to describe it's significance. Easy to pick up and read a few entries here and there. Comes complete ...more
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James Newman; Iain Simons

James Newman is Senior Lecturer in Media Communications and Cultural Studies at Bath Spa University. Previous books include Videogames (2004) and Teaching Videogames (2006). Iain Simons is a Writer & Curator and Founding Director of GameCity Festival. He is currently writing a book about the birth of the UK games industry and his new book, GameLives, will be published in 2007 by Laurence King Publishing.

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100 Videogames
Screen Guides
James Newman; Iain Simons

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British Film Institute
April 2007
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ISBN: 9781844571628
ISBN10: 1844571629
5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches, 272 pages, illustrated
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British Film Institute
April 2007
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ISBN: 9781844571611
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