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    A Brief History Of The Video Game Industry: The First Generation: 1, #1
    A Brief History Of The Video Game Industry: The First Generation: 1, #1
    A Brief History Of The Video Game Industry: The First Generation: 1, #1
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    A Brief History Of The Video Game Industry: The First Generation: 1, #1

    By Michael R Carpenter

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    A Brief History of The Video Game Industry: The First Generation is a new book by Bestselling Author Michael R. Carpenter. 

     

    Why have video games become so popular? What was the type of hardware/software that they used for the video game systems during the late 60s/early 70s? Did you know that Mortal Kombat wasn't the first violent controversial video game?

     

    If you're interested in learning the answer to these questions and more, then look no further! Arm yourself with knowledge about video games from when it first began and dive into what makes this industry so great!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael R. Carpenter
    Release dateJul 28, 2020
    ISBN9781393136019
    A Brief History Of The Video Game Industry: The First Generation: 1, #1

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      I read the whole thing in about 2 days. It was a great book and I was captivated by the cover which is seriously unique and catches the eye. I would have love to see more pictures in the book, and to read a book that covers more than the first generation (I know that this book is literally about the first generation but I’m unable to search because I’m offline with no data) Which brings me to my final point which is thanks for putting it on Scribd/Everand , which is my absolute favorite book consumption app out there. There is nothing better especially for people that read alot, and read offline.

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    A Brief History Of The Video Game Industry - Michael R Carpenter

    A Brief History of The Video Game Industry

    The First Generation

    About the Author

    Video games have been a part of Michael R. Carpenter’s life before he could even read. Carpenter grew up in a dangerous part of the U.S, so his parents would often keep him and his brother indoors whenever they deemed it necessary. He would often spend hours watching his older brother play classic video games from the NES library such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Super Mario Bros., and Darkwing Duck.

    However, Carpenter’s parents always emphasized the importance of an education. Throughout history, many historical figures have used the phrase knowledge is power. As an educator, Carpenter believes in this motto and in his parents’ wisdom.

    Connect with the Author

    If you enjoy this book, you can email Michael at michaelrcarpenter1987@gmail.com to talk about your favorite video games or gaming literature!

    Want to know when the next book becomes available? Interested in promotions and sneak peeks on upcoming projects? Subscribe to Michael’s email listserv and stay up to date on everything!

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    Acknowledgments

    The inspiration to create this book comes from decades of playing video games and wanting to share knowledge with others whenever possible.

    I owe all my success to my friends and family who have supported and inspired me over the years in every venture I dared to tackle.

    I would also like to give a special thank you to my friend, graphic designer, and fellow video gamer, Keith E. Watson, for taking the time to capture the heart of this book by creating the book cover.

    Book Synopsis

    Do you enjoy playing video games?

    If you do, then you probably know that video games have a long, rich history. For eight generations, video games have continued to evolve in terms of hardware and software programming. This book reveals all you would like to know about the beginning of video games that rocked the world and those who made them.

    Although sometimes you might look at your console and wonder where it all started? The beauty is that video games have captured the hearts of many avid gamers for decades.

    Get ready to venture to the beginning of this enthralling dynasty with Author, Michael R. Carpenter, as an experienced gamer and writer. Welcome to a new world, exploring the first generation of video games.

    Table of Contents

    About the Author

    Connect with the Author

    Acknowledgments

    Book Synopsis

    Introduction: The First Generation

    Part I: The Past

    The Father of Video Games

    The Main Consoles of this Era

    The Brown Box

    Magnavox Odyssey

    Atari Home Pong System

    TV Tennis Electrotennis

    Coleco Telstar Series

    Color TV-Game

    Iconic Moments of this Era

    Magnavox vs. Atari- First Patent Lawsuit

    Death Race - First Controversial Video Game

    Endnote: Then and Now

    Part II: The Machine

    Computer Programming and Hardware

    First Hardware

    First Software

    Introduction of Integrated Circuits

    First Video Game Sounds

    First Wireless Video Game

    Dedicated Integrated Circuits

    First Video Game with Color

    Coleco Video Games Hardware

    Color TV-Game and Smaller Controllers

    Video Games Hardware and Software: Then and Now

    Part III: The Future

    Market Saturation

    New Technology

    Poor Marketing

    Conclusion:

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