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1) Video Games
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Video games evolved over decades from simple consoles to cutting-edge entertainment in homes and arcades. In the twenty-first century, they've also become some of the world's most popular apps. Find out more about the technological innovations, major players, and controversies that have made video-game history. And from the role of game cartridges to the power of the internet, learn how new inventions keep taking gaming to the next level.
2) Video Games
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We're spilling the tea on the latest trends. Curious about the lives of influencers? Want to know more about esports or game streaming? Read more to be in the know. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Each book includes educational sidebars, throwback biographies of "OG" influencers, fast facts, and social media challenges, as well as a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography....
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From the beginning, video games have hooked kids and adults alike! This high-interest title shares many types of video games and the technology developed to play them. Fun facts and vibrant photos pop off the page, supporting the book's leveled text. A timeline and other special features highlight the evolution of video games from the first computer to arcades to the beloved games and events of today!
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After David the Writer leaves Cameron de la Cruz for a night out at Dave and Busters in Manhattan, Cameron finds herself in a proverbial quarter-life crisis. Cameron, the nave anti-heroine, must make a choice between doing what is best for her sanity or what is ultimately better for society. In between high-profile careers and men, she finds that the lines between what is normally considered morally just versus what is ethically corrupt are blurring...
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"Collecting bugs, drawing cartoons, writing plays, studying robotics - these are just some of the hobbies that inspired the creation of video games such as Pokemon and The Legend of Zelda. Who are these men and women who helped launch the gaming industry from private computer labs to widely available popular entertainment? Read this book to find out who and what inspired your favorite video games!"--Back cover.
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"Ever wondered what's inside the plastic of your video game console but don't want to crack it open to find out? Crack open this book instead! You'll learn what computer code looks like, how a game console's "brain" makes decisions, and how its memory allows you to return to play each day without starting from scratch."--Provided by publisher.
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64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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With advanced HD graphics, motion controls, and 3-D images, video games have come a long way since their earliest days. While these games are fun to play, making them is no simple process. Readers will see how large teams of specialized workers come together to design, plan, and program today's cutting edge video games.
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xiv, 235 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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A wide-ranging anthology of essays exploring one of the most vital art forms on the planet today. From the earliest computers to the smartphones in our pockets, video games have been on our screens and part of our lives for over fifty years. Critical Hits celebrates this sophisticated medium and considers its lasting impact on our culture and ourselves. This collection of stylish, passionate, and searching essays opens with an introduction by Carmen...
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Learn Python with Pygame, and create a full pacman game without the headachessPython is a great programming language; however, most people spend too long trying to learn how to code and create games with Python the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn Python fast without wasting so much time. This book is the second book in the series "Learn Python By Coding Games" where you will learn to code fast and be able to create your...
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Highlighting important milestones in video game history, this informational text examines the history of video games, from the very first computer game created in 1940, to modern-day games created for mobile platforms. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to...
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Playing video games is a fun hobby for many, but sometimes a hobby can turn into an obsession. When this happens, it's time to make some important choices. Readers of this innovative book follow along as one boy's life becomes taken over by his fixation on video games. They'll see the importance of striving to make positive decisions, taking control of your life, and learning from your actions. Vibrant illustrations and relatable characters help readers...
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Quietly infiltrating a high-security building to steal secret documents. Sneaking behind enemy lines to rescue an important government official. Secretly listening to an enemy's conversation without getting caught. Fans of stealthy video games enjoy these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today's popular stealth games? What methods to spies use to secretly gather intelligence? What kind of gear to secret agents use to spy...
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Bravely storming the beaches of Normandy. Holding down the front lines while under attack from the enemy. Battling enemy fighters through the streets of a wartorn city. Fans of combat video games enjoy these scenarios and many more. But what is the true story behind today's popular battle games? What was it really like to fight in World War II battles? Who were the real leaders and commanders during the world's biggest wars? How do today's soldiers...
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xxi, 278 pages ; 21 cm
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"You've got your dream job--making video games. You have a great project, great designs, and clever controls. One morning, you get a call from your producer. Turns out that wall-jumping trick won't work because the artists don't have time to design a separate animation just for the plumber to move that way. Also, your lead designer keeps micromanaging the programmers, which is driving them crazy. Your E3 demo is due in two weeks, and you know there's...
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Hunting for treasure and artifacts in the ruins of an ancient lost city. Solving complex puzzles to open the doors to a secret passage. Discovering the truth about a legendary figure from history. Fans of adventure video games love these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today's popular action adventure games? Are the ancient cities in these games real or inspired by real locations? What kind of treasure has been found in...
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Fighting off brigands and thieves while exploring the wild. Searching for better quality weapons and armor. Exploring twisting tunnels and dark caverns while fighting increasingly difficult monsters. Fans of role-playing video games enjoy all these things and more. But what is the true story behind today's popular role-playing games? What were the most effective medieval weapons and armor? What were medieval villages and cities really like? What inspired...
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