Playing at the Next Level: A History of American Sega Games
Oct 2016 · McFarland
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Today a multinational video game developer, Sega was the first to break Nintendo's grip on the gaming industry, expanding from primarily an arcade game company to become the dominant game console manufacturer in North America. A major part of that success came from the hard work and innovation of its subsidiary, Sega of America, who in a little more than a decade wrested the majority market share from Nintendo and revolutionized how games were made.
Drawing on interviews with nearly 100 Sega alumni, this book traces the development of the company, revealing previously undocumented areas of game-making history, including Sega's relationship with Tonka, the creation of its internal studios, and major breakthroughs like the Sega Channel and HEAT Network. More than 40 of the company's most influential games are explored in detail.
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September 11, 2018
This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Sega games and video game history in general. Even if you have followed the topic before, you're bound to find plenty of fascinating bits of information that were previously unknown. Horowitz's years of extensive research and interviews really paid off here. It's highly informative yet easy to read, and never dull.
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Best book ever
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About the author
Ken Horowitz is a professor of English and has written about Sega and video games for over a decade for his website, Sega-16, as well as for numerous other websites and magazines. He lives in Puerto Rico.
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