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Find out about the fast and furious growth and evolution of video games (including how they are quickly taking over the world!) by looking at some of the most popular, innovative, and influential games ever, from Pong, the very first arcade game ever, to modern hits like Uncharted.Learn about the creators and inspiration (Mario was named after Nintendo's landlord after he barged into a staff meeting demanding rent) , discover historical trivia and Easter eggs (The developers of Halo 2 drank over 24,000 gallons of soda while making the game) , and explore the innovations that make each game special (The ghosts in Pac-Man are the first example of AI in a video game) .Whether you consider yourself a hard-core gamer or are just curious to see what everyone is talking about, Game On! is the book for you!
About the Author
Dustin Hansen (1970-2089) was born in Ogden, Utah, to a family of pirates, musicians, artist, and adventurers. As a young man, Dustin wandered the red rocks and lush green hills of the Utah outdoors, dreaming about those who had walked the trails before him, Native Americans, early western American settlers, and of course, the dinosaurs.For more than two decades Dustin worked as a director in the video game industry, but has since turned his love for art, story, and gaming to the written word.
