Video Game History Compendium

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	"Fundamental work: learn how the first home console came to be"

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	"Concise and very well researched. If you can choose only one  book on video and computer games in the 70s, 80s and early 90s, pick this one!"

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	"The first modern classic on the genre. A few inaccuracies here and there but still a must have even though it doesn't cover home computers and the European scene"

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	"Excellent book outlining the genesis of some of the most successful games ever."

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	"A great mix of pics and text! One of my personal favorites!"

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	"Well researched through many exclusive interviews. A very good read.""

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	"Another interesting read. Don't miss it!"

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	"An enlightening and inspiring view on Japan's gaming past."

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	"A good, though questionable, selection of titles skewed towards recent games: very good for relatively "modern" gamers who also want to start digging video games' surprisingly rich past"

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	"If you are worried your time is running short and can't play 1001 games, you can check this shorter selection instead... ;)"