Break Out: How the Apple II Launched the PC Gaming Revolution
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David L. Craddock (Author)
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Around the world, millions of people hijack cars in Grand Theft Auto, role play fantastical heroes in World of WarCraft, and crush candy on phones as small as wallets yet nearly as powerful as desktop computers. But long before video games became a multi-billion-dollar industry, two hackers invented the Apple II, a PC that contained less memory than the average Microsoft Word document and bowled over consumers by displaying four colors at once. Some users tapped its resources to design productivity software. Others devised some of the most influential games of all time. From the perils along the Oregon Trail and the exploits of Carmen Sandiego to the shadowy dungeons of Wizardry and Prince of Persia's trap-filled labyrinth, Break Out recounts the making of some of the Apple II's most iconic games, illustrates how they informed the games we play today, and tells the stories of the pioneers who made them. 327 color & b/w images
About the Author
David L. Craddock lives with his wife in Canton, Ohio. He is the author of The Gairden Chronicles fantasy series, and the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen books that recount the history of Blizzard Entertainment. Visit him at www.davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock
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- Contributor: David L. Craddock
- Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- ISBN13: 9780764353222
- Number of Pages: 256
- Packaged Dimensions: 178x254mm
- Packaged Weight: 1361
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Release Date: 2017-11-28
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: David L. Craddock lives with his wife in Canton, Ohio. He is the author of The Gairden Chronicles fantasy series, and the bestselling Stay Awhile and Listen books that recount the history of Blizzard Entertainment. Visit him at www.davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock
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