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I am very, very glad this wasn't on the game lore crap that the Halo books spawned. Game Over does sound interesting, though I think I'd prefer to read something on Nintendo from that point through now.
And yes, books are available through the VG Press store, though there's not a favourites collection like the games.
And yes, books are available through the VG Press store, though there's not a favourites collection like the games.
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Yodariquo said:I am very, very glad this wasn't on the game lore crap that the Halo books spawned. Game Over does sound interesting, though I think I'd prefer to read something on Nintendo from that point through now.
And yes, books are available through the VG Press store, though there's not a favourites collection like the games.
Oh no, you have to read Game On. It's excellent - really very compelling. I just bought the 360 book from the VGPress store, so keep an eye out for that lucrative commission -- I'm hoping we can spend it on some pixelartist for the site 
The Ultimate
History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the
Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World by Steven L. Kent
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Ravenprose said:
Yes, I can suggest that one as well. Of all the VG history books I think that is the only one that was researched and not just a regurgitation of oral histories and urban myths.
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I am sure that those who enjoy reading already know about these, but it would be a crime not to spread the word. If you are intrested in these and are in Canadia, the US or the UK you can search for these books in the VGPress store - they cost the same as Amazon - you'l be giving some money to the site's advancement).
I recently re-read the excellent book by David Kushner, Masters of Doom which recounts the story of id Software. Kushner conducted over 200 interiews with those involved and had full access to John Carmack and John Romero. Whether you like Doom or not, it's a compelling page turner about two incredible personalities.
Game Over by Daid Sheff is an equally compelling read about the company Nintendo up through 1999. It is full of detail, particularly on the genesis and rise of Nintendo of America. I cannot reccomend this one enough.
Dean Takahashi wrote an excellent book about the inception and launch of the Xbox entitled, Opening the XBOX. He had access to all the key people involved and writes a clear, "fly-on-the-wall" account. He has a book about the 360 which I am yet to read and you probably recognize his name from the many big stories about Microsoft he has broken for the San Jose Mercury News.
I have plenty of video game books that are utter garbage, but hey, why focus on the negative.