Packwood Lewis - Curious Video Game Machines A Compendium Of Rare And Unusual Consoles Computers And Coin - Ops - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: The story of video games is often told as the successive rise of computers and consoles from famous names like Atari Commodore Nintendo Sega Sony and Microsoft. But beyond this familiar tale there's a whole world of weird and wonderful gaming machines that seldom get talked about. Curious Video Game Machines reveals the fascinating stories behind a bevy of rare and unusual consoles computers and coin - ops like Kimtanktics a 1970s wargame computer made out of calculator parts or the suite of Korea - exclusive consoles made by car manufacturer Daewoo. Then there's the Casio Loopy a 1990s console that doubled up as a sticker printer the RDI Halcyon a 1985 Laser Disc - based machine that could recognise your voice and the Interton VC 4000, a German console made by a hearing - aid company as well as a range of bizarre arcade machines from early attempts at virtual reality to pedal - powered flying contraptions. There are tales of missed opportunities like the astonishingly powerful Enterprise 64 computer which got caught in development hell and arrived too late to make an impact on the British microcomputer market. And there are tales of little - known triumphs like the Galaksija DIY computer kit that introduced a whole generation of Yugoslavians to computing before the country became engulfed by war. Featuring exclusive interviews with creators developers and collectors Curious Video Game Machines finally shines a light on the forgotten corners of video - game history.
Title: Curious Video Game Machines A Compendium Of Rare And Unusual Consoles Computers And Coin - Ops
Author(s): Packwood Lewis
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781399073776
Pages: 240 Pages, 200 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 4/30/2024
Category: Computer Games / Online Games: Strategy Guides