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From unforgettable classics such as Donkey Kong and Space Invadersto such modern phenomena as Grand Theft Auto and Wii Sports—the genuine masterpieces of computer games Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Sonic the Hedgehog, Prince of Persia—computer games have been drawingpeople in for decades. But which of the vast array are true classicsworth becoming addicted to? From the halcyon days of pixilated, one-dimensional blobs charging around a maze to escape from ghosts, tocontemporary fully interactive adventures, computer games expert Steve Bowden analyzesthe 100 games thatcomprise his shortlist.Both nostalgic players with a penchant for Atari or whether Mario Kart fanatics who revel in the thrill of the race in Mario Kart willfind something they lovein this fun and informative book.
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