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Break Out: How The Apple Ii Launched The Pc Gaming Revolution
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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 Multibilliondollar 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 Trapfilled 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Break Out: How the Apple II Launched the PC Gaming Revolution'? A: The book explores the history and impact of the Apple II computer on the gaming industry, highlighting the development of iconic games and the pioneers behind them.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Break Out' is David L. Craddock.
- Q: When was 'Break Out' published? A: 'Break Out' was published on September 28, 2017.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Break Out' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Break Out' contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Games & Strategy Guides'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in video game history? A: Yes, this book is ideal for anyone interested in the history of video games and the development of early gaming technology.
- Q: Does the book discuss specific games from the Apple II era? A: Yes, it recounts the making of influential games such as Oregon Trail, Carmen Sandiego, Wizardry, and Prince of Persia.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Break Out'? A: The book explores themes of innovation, creativity, and the evolution of gaming from early computing technology.
- Q: Is 'Break Out' suitable for both gamers and non-gamers? A: Yes, the book provides insights that can appeal to both gamers and those interested in technology and cultural history.