Computer Games

Over his four-decade career, Sid Meier has produced some of the world's most popular video games, including Sid Meier's Civilization, which has sold more than 51 million units worldwide and accumulated more than one billion hours of play. Sid Meier's Memoir! is the story of an obsessive young computer enthusiast who helped launch a multibillion-dollar industry.

To save the world, one must play video games. Sounds ridiculous, right? But in reality, many people are looking to video games to tackle many of the world's problems. Take a closer look at the ways in which video games can help save the world.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Great Bicycle Race Mystery, The Mystery of the Wild Ponies, and The Mystery in the Computer Game.

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of the dawn of video games and their rise into a multibillion-dollar business “For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have.”—Mark Turmell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and WrestleMania ...

Whether you're a passionate gamer with a dream, a creative storyteller ready to build your own worlds, or a beginner developer looking for a clear roadmap—this is the guide you’ve been waiting for. Master the Game is your complete, start-to-finish blueprint for designing, building, launching, and growing your very own video game, no matter your experience level.

In the 1970s, Atari became the leader in home video gaming with the Atari 2600. But were they the first? And how did it evolve into the revolutionary games and systems of today? Listen to learn the answers to these questions and more.

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of video games’ explosion into the twenty-first century and the war for industry power “A zippy read through a truly deep research job. You won’t want to put this one down.”—Eddie Adlum, publisher, RePlay Magazine As video games evolve, only the...

You don't need to be pro boxer, wrestler, or MMA fighter in real life to make big money in the ring. With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and creative moves, players of Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, and other fighting games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.

Skyrim, with its in-depth world building and talented design, didn't just happen overnight. It took years of planning and hard work. But every game designer started where you are now. Find out how you can get started in game design.

The Aldens are playing a test version of their favorite game: Ringmaster. But, the characters in the game are giving them strange clues! Is someone using the computer game to tell them something is wrong?

In the past, video games have gotten a bad rep for having a negative effect on players. But many studies have proven the opposite! From improved hand-eye coordination and better eyesight to increased socializing and fitness, discover the many ways video games are good for you.

Discover the epic saga of gaming evolution in The Complete History of Video Games: The Definitive List of the Top 100 Video Games Ever Made - a must-have for every gamer, collector, and industry enthusiast. This meticulously curated guide chronicles the most iconic, groundbreaking, and beloved video games of all time. From pixelated pioneers to modern masterpieces, this book takes you on a thrilling journey through the digital worlds that shaped generations.

It always surprises everyone...that something this good could have been around since 1997 and, still, the general public hasn't even heard about it! Most people [usually] are accidentally introduced to it by someone who is, themself, an 'e-mini trader'. So what is an e-mini? That's their first question. Mel Hardman takes his reader/listener on an exciting journey of discovery as he describes what the e-mini is; how it resembles one BIG computer game and how anyone can now participate in the same game the stock market 'Insiders' play every day.

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL! With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and...

Bestselling author Dustin Brady (Trapped in a Video Game series) uses his proven formula of short chapters, massive cliffhangers, and laugh-out-loud humor to turn young gamers into enthusiastic readers through his new series of video game books. Bentley Carmone's twelfth birthday party has...

A riveting account of the birth and remarkable evolution of the most important development in entertainment since television, Replay is the ultimate history of video games. From its origins in the research labs of the 1940s to the groundbreaking success of the Wii, Replay sheds new light on gaming's past.

A new series of standalone video game books from bestselling author Dustin Brady (Trapped in a Video Game series) to delight young gamers. Perfect for ages 9-12. YouTube sensation Sir Hype is using groundbreaking technology to take his annual mountain challenge inside of a video game. One...

The inside story of the booming video game industry from the late 1990s to the present, as told by the Managing Director of Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment (The Division, Far Cry 3, Assassin's Creed: Revelations). At Massive Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio, a key division of one of the largest...

Você pode se tornar mais inteligente ou mais capaz de se lembrar das coisas? Mergulhe no reino de infinitas possibilidades, algumas das quais serão reveladas a você neste guia rápido. Vários tópicos serão abordados, como jogos de treinamento cerebral, jogos de computador que podem estimular o tipo certo de atividade cerebral, os efeitos da escola e idéias gerais sobre QI e inteligência. Este pequeno livro pode abrir seus olhos para fatos que você não conhecia antes.

Sumérgete en el reino de las infinitas posibilidades, algunas de las cuales te serán reveladas en esta guía rápida. Se abordarán varios temas, como los juegos de entrenamiento cerebral, los videojuegos que pueden estimular el tipo correcto de actividad cerebral, los efectos de la escuela y las ideas generales sobre el coeficiente intelectual y la inteligencia. Este breve libro puede abrirle los ojos a hechos que no sabía antes.