EAN: 9781738401505

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Spanning 420 pages The Games of a Lifetime serves as a time machine taking readers on an incredible journey through the history of video games from the very beginning to the present day. The book offers an insider’s perspective on the evolution of the industry seen through the eyes of Jaz Rignall a dedicated gamer who made a name for himself by earning massive scores in local arcades. Jaz's gaming journey led him to win the 1983 UK National Arcade Championships and eventually to become a journalist and influencer who helped shape the gaming media landscape by launching iconic magazines such as ZZAP!64 CVG and Mean Machines all while infusing his work with humor and flair. At a time when gaming magazines held significant influence Jaz found himself at the heart of the burgeoning UK gaming scene contributing to its growth from humble beginnings to the massive global industry it is today. He also played a crucial role in introducing Japanese games to Western audiences reporting on import consoles and games before anyone else. His career later took him to Virgin Interactive as a game developer in the U.S. followed by a pivotal role as editorial director at IGN where he helped grow the site into a world leader. Today Jaz works as a game analyst using his vast experience to help shape games for global audiences. The book opens with a foreword by Richard Leadbetter the founder of the influential Digital Foundry who provides context for Jaz's extraordinary career. From there the narrative is Jaz's own illustrated with hundreds of game screenshots meticulously captured across a wide variety of systems from the Atari 400 to the PlayStation 5. It also features every system you can think of including the ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 NES PC Engine arcade machines Amiga Super Nintendo and many more. The Games of a Lifetime is filled with archival photos stunning box art vintage arcade flyers and captivating hardware and magazine shots. Additionally the book features specially commissioned illustrations by renowned game illustrator Wil Overton known for his work at Rare and Super Play magazine who has reimagined classic Mean Machines artwork from Jaz's era in his distinctive style. As with all Bitmap Books releases The Games of a Lifetime meets the highest standards of production with vibrant visual design and luxurious printing quality. The cover is printed with special Pantone inks and includes a bespoke illustration by Army of Trolls referencing Jaz's illustrious career and the history of the gaming medium. Simply put The Games of a Lifetime is as visually stunning as it is compelling in its storytelling.

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