"Collecting bugs, drawing cartoons, writing plays, studying robotics - these are just some of the hobbies that inspired the creation of video games such as Pokemon and The Legend of Zelda. Who are these men and women who helped launch the gaming industry from private computer labs to widely available popular entertainment? Read this book to find out who and what inspired your favorite video games!"--page [4] of cover.

"A lifelong gamer with over 20-years experience in the gaming industry examines the storytelling skills in some of the most beloved and moving games of the past thirty years in this fun and informative YA non-fiction title"--

With astounding graphics, intense color, alternative worlds, and online play, the world of video games is an amazing place. But how do all of those things happen? What makes that hardware work? And how does all of that technology come together to make video games as cool as they can be?.

"An in-depth look at all the characters from the terrifying world of Five Nights at Freddy's! The massive roster of characters from Five Nights at Freddy's is presented in this epic encyclopedia that will make the perfect addition to your collection. From the games to the novels and short stories, everyone is here and laid out in awesome detail! Deepen your knowledge of even the most obscure and bizarre killer animatronics to become a true Five Nights...

"Take a look at how video games have evolved over the years, and learn about the kinds of games we might be playing in the future"--Page [4] of cover.

"This all-encompassing guidebook concentrates material from The Freddy files (updated edition and adds over 100 pages of new content exploring Help wanted, Curse of the dreadbear, Fazbear frights, the novel trilogy, and more!" -- Page [4] of cover.

Presents nine projects to teach children the basics of enhancing Minecraft games with modifications, including earning modding badges, building and protecting structures, and designing a multiplayer minigame.

"Discover the women behind the video games we love--from the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and companies they built--and how they changed the industry forever. From classic games like Centipede and Solitaire to popular modern games like Final Fantasy, Uncharted, and Halo, this book explores the work and history of 25 influential women in the video game industry and how their contributions ultimately built and transformed...