Pokémon Go is one of those rare worldwide cultural phenomena that comes around once in a generation. Almost overnight, it seemed that half the world was playing the game, while the other half was scoffing at it.Depending on who you ask, the game is either a great way to get people outside, active and social, a complete waste of time or a plot inspired by the devil.In Catch ‘Em All, editor Keith McArthur brings together the very best stories about Pokémon Go from journalists...

In this fact-filled installment in Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Nintendo's seminal NES, the most significant console in Nintendo history. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who think a PlayStation is Old School will find this excellent eBook jam packed full of...

"Anna Anthropy is a key personality in the ongoing paradigm shift that is slowly changing the way videogames are understood, by creators and players, and by the wider culture."—Patrick Alexander, Eegra.com"Equal parts autobiography, ethnography, and how-to manual, this book concisely makes the case for the unique power of 'zinester' games."—Adam Parrish, NYU's Interactive Telecommunication Program (Tisch School of the Arts), and author of the ZZT game "Winter"...

"A history of video games, presented through sharp profiles of their creators." —The New York Times Book ReviewWhat started as a game of Pong, with little blips dancing across a computer screen, has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry that is changing the future, making inroads into virtually all aspects of our culture.Who are the minds behind this revolution? How did it happen? Where is it headed?In Smartbomb, journalist...

Try Part I of Dungeons & Dreamers before you buy the book. If you enjoy what you read, you can purchase the print or digital version at any of your major book retailers, which you'll find in the back of this book.Before you make that decision, you'll first meet Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, the creators of Dungeons & Dragons. Just a few years later, Richard Garriott, the son of an astronaut and an artist, as he finds D&D just as he discovers his love of computers at the dawn of the ...

In this, the first title in Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Atari's seminal 2600, the first truly popular home family computer games system. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who think a PlayStation is Old School will find this excellent eBook jam packed full of...

In this entry to Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series we learn 101 amazing facts about Sega's Mega Drive - or the Genesis to our North American friends. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who think a PlayStation is Old School will find this excellent eBook jam packed full of fascinating trivia!

A fascinating look at Artificial Intelligence, from its humble Cold War beginnings to the dazzling future that is just around the corner.When most of us think about Artificial Intelligence, our minds go straight to cyborgs, robots, and sci-fi thrillers where machines take over the world. But the truth is that Artificial Intelligence is already among us. It exists in our smartphones, fitness trackers, and refrigerators that tell us when the milk will expire. In some...

In this entry to Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Sega's Master System - the first Sega home console to hit non-japanese shores. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who think a PlayStation is Old School will find this excellent eBook jam packed full of fascinating ...

The father of virtual reality explains its dazzling possibilities by reflecting on his own lifelong relationship with technology.Named one of the best books of 2017 by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, & Vox"A deeply human, highly personal, and beautifully told story." —Dave EggersBridging the gap between tech mania and the experience of being inside the human body , Dawn of the Ne...

For players and designers alike... How To Beat Escape Games!Are you ready to create your own escape room game? Interested in increasing your odds at beating the clock to escape?You'll learn about:5 Ways To Beat Escape GamesChoosing a Game Theme9 Fun Activities to Fill the Escape Game VoidAnd more...

If you are thinking of opening an escape game or are wondering what goes on behind-the-scenes at an escape game this book is for you.Escape the Game addresses the most common questions that people have about designing, making, and running escape rooms.In the book you will discover:-How to design for a fun play experience-What documentation you need-How to design for a fun play experience-Ways to make sure your escape room succeeds-How to c...