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A major triumph. <br>-- Next Generation Magazine <br> If anyone knows game history, it's Steve Kent. <br>--Dave Theurer, creator of Tempest, I*Robot, and Missile Command <br> This is the best video game history book I've ever come across. <br>--John Romero, founder of Ion Storm <br> For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have. <br>--Mark Turnell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and Wrestlemania <br> A compelling journey through the evolution of the video games industry. <br>--Minoru Arakawa, president of Nintendo <br> This book is from the horse's mouth. Finally, the game designers speak out in all their wisdom and stupidity. <br>--Eugene Jarvis, creator of Defender and Robotron 2084

“A major triumph.”—Next Generation “If anyone knows game history, it’s Steve Kent.”—Dave Theurer, creator of Tempest, Missile Command, and I, Robot “This is the best video game history book I’ve ever come across.”—John Romero, founder of Ion Storm “A compelling journey through the evolution of the video game industry.”—Minoru Arakawa, former president of Nintendo “This book is from the horse’s mouth. Finally, the game designers speak out in all their wisdom and stupidity.”—Eugene Jarvis, creator of Defender and Robotron: 2084

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Steven L. Kent turned a lifelong joystick addiction into a fifteen-year gig writing for outlets like Microsoft News, Boys' Life, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, and The Japan Times. In addition to his two-volume account The Ultimate History of Video Games, Kent wrote The Making of Final Fantasy- The Spirits Within and The Making of Doom 3. Also a novelist, he authored the Clone Republic series and co-authored 100 Fathoms Below with Nicholas Kaufmann. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

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