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The Age of Video Games
A Graphic History of Gaming from Pong to VR and Beyond
By Zeid Jean and Rouge Émilie
Translated by Jen Vaughn
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Press Start on an immersive journey revealing the pixels, polygons, and people that revolutionized entertainment forever. Join journalist Jean Zeid, artist Émilie Rouge, and their console pal Robby to learn how digital dreams built an industry now worth over $350 billion. This engaging and comprehensive graphic novel is a knowledge power-up for hardcore gamers and curious newbs of all ages!
Time travel to pivotal moments in video game history with a wistful millennial Jean Zeid, extremely online zoomer, Émilie Rouge, and their robot sidekick Robby in a lively, action-packed conversation all generations of gamers will enjoy. Émilie's massive portal cannon takes the team from era-to-era, lab-to-lab, revealing the real people, inventions, and breakthroughs in gaming. Go right with them as they clear levels in 8-bit sidescrollers, combat games, simulators, multi-player RPGs, and more --- but watch your step! Includes a full index and acknowledgements.
Time travel to pivotal moments in video game history with a wistful millennial Jean Zeid, extremely online zoomer, Émilie Rouge, and their robot sidekick Robby in a lively, action-packed conversation all generations of gamers will enjoy. Émilie's massive portal cannon takes the team from era-to-era, lab-to-lab, revealing the real people, inventions, and breakthroughs in gaming. Go right with them as they clear levels in 8-bit sidescrollers, combat games, simulators, multi-player RPGs, and more --- but watch your step! Includes a full index and acknowledgements.
Product Details
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (August 28, 2025)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9798881601539
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