This is the best single general history of videogames that I’ve ever read and I can’t think of a reason that you shouldn’t go and order a copy of it immediately. Unless you already own one. Or you’re Tristan Donovan himself. The reason why it’s the best are laid out in the second paragraph of the book, where he answers the question why write another book about this stuff anyway…
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Wot I Think: Replay
By Kieron Gillen on July 5th, 2010.
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- Ernesto25 : “But the story was tailored to me actions the loading screen each episode told me so!. That does sum up some of my misgivings especially ...” on Telling Tales: Molyneux Vs Vanaman
- Continuum : “I was very interested in the game, but the reviews were gawdawful. But what really killed it for me was a video review demonstrating all ...” on Less Wooden: War Logs Improves Voice Acting
- Homu Homu : “I'm disappointed that Popcap isn't out of business yet.” on PopCap On Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare
- Widthwood : “The third one then would have to be L3ft 4 D3ad Which should be read as "L. Three Foot Four Dee Three A.D." or "343 ...” on Of Course Valve Are Working On Half-Life 3, Now Shush
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