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Author: Blake J Harris ,
Fred Berman
Publisher: HarperCollins
Imprint: HarperCollins
Edition: Library ed.
ISBN: 9781483004235
ISBN 10: 1483004236
Publication Date: 13 May 2014
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Harris' meticulous history of the rivalry between Sega and Nintendo in the 1980s and 1990s proves to be listening gold with the skillful narration of Fred Berman...Berman delivers the story in a strong voice that keeps it moving while simultaneously providing rich vocal characterizations of the men and women involved. When delivering dialogue, he captures tone, projection, and tempo so well that listeners will often feel they're eavesdropping. -- AudioFile The book is a highly entertaining behind-the-scenes thriller in which price fixing, psychotically aggressive marketing schemes, and, occasionally, genuine innovation all come into play. -- Kirkus Reviews [An] engaging narrative...This is an essential read for any interested in the evolution of video games and the rise and fall of Sega as a console contender. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The book is a highly entertaining behind-the-scenes thriller in which price fixing, psychotically aggressive marketing schemes, and, occasionally, genuine innovation all come into play. -- Kirkus Reviews Harris' meticulous history of the rivalry between Sega and Nintendo in the 1980s and 1990s proves to be listening gold with the skillful narration of Fred Berman...Berman delivers the story in a strong voice that keeps it moving while simultaneously providing rich vocal characterizations of the men and women involved. When delivering dialogue, he captures tone, projection, and tempo so well that listeners will often feel they're eavesdropping. -- AudioFile [An] engaging narrative...This is an essential read for any interested in the evolution of video games and the rise and fall of Sega as a console contender. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"[An] engaging narrative...This is an essential read for any interested in the evolution of video games and the rise and fall of Sega as a console contender. -- ""Publishers Weekly (starred review)"" Harris' meticulous history of the rivalry between Sega and Nintendo in the 1980s and 1990s proves to be listening gold with the skillful narration of Fred Berman...Berman delivers the story in a strong voice that keeps it moving while simultaneously providing rich vocal characterizations of the men and women involved. When delivering dialogue, he captures tone, projection, and tempo so well that listeners will often feel they're eavesdropping. -- ""AudioFile"" The book is a highly entertaining behind-the-scenes thriller in which price fixing, psychotically aggressive marketing schemes, and, occasionally, genuine innovation all come into play. -- ""Kirkus Reviews"""
Author Information
Blake J. Harris is a writer and filmmaker based out of New York. He is currently codirecting the documentary based on this book, which is being produced by Scott Rudin, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg. He will also serve as an executive producer on Sony's feature-film adaptation of Console Wars. Fred Berman has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He is an actor of theater, film, and television whose credits include Broadway's The Lion King, Law & Order, and Directing Eddie, among others. He was featured in Entertainment Weekly for his work on the Walking Dead audiobook series.
