Computer Games

To save the world, one must play video games. Sounds ridiculous, right? But in reality, many people are looking to video games to tackle many of the world's problems. Take a closer look at the ways in which video games can help save the world.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Great Bicycle Race Mystery, The Mystery of the Wild Ponies, and The Mystery in the Computer Game.

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card, and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.

Skyrim, with its in-depth world building and talented design, didn't just happen overnight. It took years of planning and hard work. But every game designer started where you are now. Find out how you can get started in game design.

In the 1970s, Atari became the leader in home video gaming with the Atari 2600. But were they the first? And how did it evolve into the revolutionary games and systems of today? Listen to learn the answers to these questions and more.

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of the dawn of video games and their rise into a multibillion-dollar business “For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have.”—Mark Turmell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and WrestleMania ...

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of video games’ explosion into the twenty-first century and the war for industry power “A zippy read through a truly deep research job. You won’t want to put this one down.”—Eddie Adlum, publisher, RePlay Magazine As video games evolve, only the...

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL! With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and...

The Aldens are playing a test version of their favorite game: Ringmaster. But, the characters in the game are giving them strange clues! Is someone using the computer game to tell them something is wrong?

It always surprises everyone...that something this good could have been around since 1997 and, still, the general public hasn't even heard about it! Most people [usually] are accidentally introduced to it by someone who is, themself, an 'e-mini trader'. So what is an e-mini? That's their first question. Mel Hardman takes his reader/listener on an exciting journey of discovery as he describes what the e-mini is; how it resembles one BIG computer game and how anyone can now participate in the same game the stock market 'Insiders' play every day.

A riveting account of the birth and remarkable evolution of the most important development in entertainment since television, Replay is the ultimate history of video games. From its origins in the research labs of the 1940s to the groundbreaking success of the Wii, Replay sheds new light on gaming's past.

In the past, video games have gotten a bad rep for having a negative effect on players. But many studies have proven the opposite! From improved hand-eye coordination and better eyesight to increased socializing and fitness, discover the many ways video games are good for you.

You don't need to be pro boxer, wrestler, or MMA fighter in real life to make big money in the ring. With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and creative moves, players of Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, and other fighting games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.

Inspired by the groundbreaking A History of the World in 100 Objects, this book draws on the unique collections of The Strong museum in Rochester, New York, to chronicle the evolution of video games, from Pong to first-person shooters, told through the stories of dozens of objects essential to...

In this entry to Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Sega's Master System - the first Sega home console to hit non-Japanese shores. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who think a PlayStation is Old School will find this excellent audiobook jam packed full of fascinating trivia!

Você pode se tornar mais inteligente ou mais capaz de se lembrar das coisas? Mergulhe no reino de infinitas possibilidades, algumas das quais serão reveladas a você neste guia rápido. Vários tópicos serão abordados, como jogos de treinamento cerebral, jogos de computador que podem estimular o tipo certo de atividade cerebral, os efeitos da escola e idéias gerais sobre QI e inteligência. Este pequeno livro pode abrir seus olhos para fatos que você não conhecia antes.

Bestselling author Dustin Brady (Trapped in a Video Game series) uses his proven formula of short chapters, massive cliffhangers, and laugh-out-loud humor to turn young gamers into enthusiastic readers through his new series of video game books. Bentley Carmone's twelfth birthday party has...

Sumérgete en el reino de las infinitas posibilidades, algunas de las cuales te serán reveladas en esta guía rápida. Se abordarán varios temas, como los juegos de entrenamiento cerebral, los videojuegos que pueden estimular el tipo correcto de actividad cerebral, los efectos de la escuela y las ideas generales sobre el coeficiente intelectual y la inteligencia. Este breve libro puede abrirle los ojos a hechos que no sabía antes.

Sumérgete en el reino de las infinitas posibilidades, algunas de las cuales te serán reveladas en esta guía rápida. Se abordarán varios temas, como los juegos de entrenamiento cerebral, los videojuegos que pueden estimular el tipo correcto de actividad cerebral, los efectos de la escuela y las ideas generales sobre el coeficiente intelectual y la inteligencia.

Gaming has always been part of growing up, but in 2026, something extraordinary is happening: games now think. They adapt. They respond. They learn. And kids between the ages of 10 and 16 are the first generation to experience fully intelligent digital worlds. This isn’t just the future — it’s their present. As a parent, educator, or young gamer, it can be overwhelming to see how quickly AI is transforming entertainment. New games appear every month, each one claiming to be smarter, safer, or more innovative than the last.