{"title":"Matt Barton","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatt Barton’s works delve into the rich history and technical evolution of video games, offering insightful perspectives that blend scholarly research with accessible storytelling. His books often explore the development of vintage games and the cultural impact of gaming through the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in the intersection of technology and entertainment will appreciate Barton’s detailed accounts and thoughtful analysis, making his collection an essential resource for enthusiasts of computing history and retro gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-games-20-by-matt-barton-9781138899131","title":"Vintage Games 2.0","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuper Mario Bros.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eDoom.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eMinecraft.\u003c\/em\u003e It’s hard to imagine what life would be like today without video games, a creative industry that now towers over Hollywood in terms of both financial and cultural impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe video game industry caters to everyone, with games in every genre for every conceivable electronic device—from dedicated PC gaming rigs and consoles to handhelds, mobile phones, and tablets. Successful games are produced by mega-corporations, independent studios, and even lone developers working with nothing but free tools. Some may still believe that video games are mere diversions for children, but today’s games offer sophisticated and wondrously immersive experiences that no other media can hope to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage Games 2.0\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of the ultimate storytelling medium, from early examples such as \u003cem\u003eSpacewar!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePong\u003c\/em\u003e to the mind-blowing console and PC titles of today. Written in a smart and engaging style, this updated 2nd edition is far more than just a survey of the classics. Informed by hundreds of in-depth personal interviews with designers, publishers, marketers, and artists—not to mention the author’s own lifelong experience as a gamer—\u003cem\u003eVintage Games 2.0\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the remarkable feats of intellectual genius, but also the inspiring personal struggles of the world’s most brilliant and celebrated game designers—figures like Shigeru Miyamoto, Will Wright, and Roberta Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both beginners and professionals, \u003cem\u003eVintage Games 2.0\u003c\/em\u003e offers an entertaining and inspiring account of video game history and meteoric rise from niche market to global phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCredit for the cover belongs to Thor Thorvaldson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608242569452,"sku":"9781138899131","price":118.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138899131-vintage-games-2-0.jpg?v=1778192482"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matt-barton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}