Introduction: While gaming really burst onto the scene in the Seventies with the likes of Space Invaders and Galaxian hitting arcades, it was the Eighties that truly revolutionised it. An in-depth analysis of the best video game franchises, characters, consoles, and computers of the 1980's. Curating the most important games, including Pac Man, Tetris, Frogger, Outrun, Zelda, Super Mario, and more, as well as the hardware: the NES, C64, Sega Mega System, the Amiga 50, and more. |
Features: Not only did the arcade craze continue to grow, but over the decade home computers and consoles became more commonplace, while some of the best-loved videogame franchises and characters were born. Among the many gaming highlights of the decade were Pac-Man, Tetris, Frogger, OutRun, Zelda and the Super Mario franchise to name just a few. Inside you’ll find fascinating in-depth features on these games, while we’ll also run down the greatest games from the best home consoles and computers of the Eighties – from the NES and C64 to Sega’s Master System and the Amiga 500. So join us as we take a stroll down memory lane and discover why Eighties gaming ruled. Enjoy! |
Specifications: Publisher: Sona Books Release Date: 03/2021 Genre: Book / Strategy Guide Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 |