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History of Video Games Book - YA

[Deleted User] · 2020-12-13 16:17:12

Hi folks, my nephew (13) has started expressing an interest in the history of games/gaming. Can anyone recommend a book for that age please? Thanks!

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13-12-2020 5:17pm

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Hi folks, my nephew (13) has started expressing an interest in the history of games/gaming.

Can anyone recommend a book for that age please?

Thanks!

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Power-Up by Chris Kohler and Game Over David Sheff are a good place to start.

The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon - The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World by Steve Kent is a more comprehensive one and a good read.

Console Wars is a fun read as well.

Would also recommend the retronauts podcast.

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