Playing at the Next Level (Paperback)

Ken Horowitz

ISBN 10: 078649994X / ISBN 13: 9780786499946

Published by McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC, 2016

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Paperback. 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. 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. Drawing on interviews with nearly 100 Sega alumni, this book traces the company's development, revealing previously undocumented areas of game-making history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Playing at the Next Level (Paperback)
• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078649994X
• ISBN 13: 9780786499946
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Dr. Ken Horowitz is a professor of English who teaches research and writing. He is also the author of "The Sega Arcade Revolution: A History in 62 Games." He 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 such as GamesTM, Hardcore Gamer magazine, and Old School Gamer magazine. He lives in Puerto Rico.