Author: Christian Clarke
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781493580293
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Despite its untimely bankruptcy in 1994, the Commodore range of Amiga computers still prove a popular choice of hardware for bedroom programmers to create games on with some still developing software for release in 2014. The best selling Amiga 500 model was released in 1987 and its popularity led to hundreds if not thousands of public domain (PD) and shareware games being released, with many titles being superior to their commercial rivals. This book showcases the very best of these games as well as those released on Commodore's financially doomed successor, the Amiga 1200. Contained within the pages of this book are 200 mini reviews of arcade perfect conversions, high quality point and click adventures, classic beat em ups, adrenaline pumping shooters and charming 2D platform games. There are also many innovative titles which could only be found within the PD / shareware market, such as Jeff Minter's Revenge of the Mutant Camels, where you control a camel firing at exploding sheep and skiing kangaroos. The book also contains two exclusive interviews with Amiga shareware programmers David Cruickshank and Michael Welch, the talent behind shareware classics Alien Fish Finger and Scorched Tanks. For Amiga fans, this book is must have reference book providing key information on over twenty five years of shareware / PD releases. For those interested in gaming generally the book contains a rich history of games, many of which have been developed and transported to modern technology, especially the booming mobile phone game market.
The Ultimate Guide to Amiga Pd Games
Author: Christian Clarke
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781493580293
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Despite its untimely bankruptcy in 1994, the Commodore range of Amiga computers still prove a popular choice of hardware for bedroom programmers to create games on with some still developing software for release in 2014. The best selling Amiga 500 model was released in 1987 and its popularity led to hundreds if not thousands of public domain (PD) and shareware games being released, with many titles being superior to their commercial rivals. This book showcases the very best of these games as well as those released on Commodore's financially doomed successor, the Amiga 1200. Contained within the pages of this book are 200 mini reviews of arcade perfect conversions, high quality point and click adventures, classic beat em ups, adrenaline pumping shooters and charming 2D platform games. There are also many innovative titles which could only be found within the PD / shareware market, such as Jeff Minter's Revenge of the Mutant Camels, where you control a camel firing at exploding sheep and skiing kangaroos. The book also contains two exclusive interviews with Amiga shareware programmers David Cruickshank and Michael Welch, the talent behind shareware classics Alien Fish Finger and Scorched Tanks. For Amiga fans, this book is must have reference book providing key information on over twenty five years of shareware / PD releases. For those interested in gaming generally the book contains a rich history of games, many of which have been developed and transported to modern technology, especially the booming mobile phone game market.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781493580293
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Despite its untimely bankruptcy in 1994, the Commodore range of Amiga computers still prove a popular choice of hardware for bedroom programmers to create games on with some still developing software for release in 2014. The best selling Amiga 500 model was released in 1987 and its popularity led to hundreds if not thousands of public domain (PD) and shareware games being released, with many titles being superior to their commercial rivals. This book showcases the very best of these games as well as those released on Commodore's financially doomed successor, the Amiga 1200. Contained within the pages of this book are 200 mini reviews of arcade perfect conversions, high quality point and click adventures, classic beat em ups, adrenaline pumping shooters and charming 2D platform games. There are also many innovative titles which could only be found within the PD / shareware market, such as Jeff Minter's Revenge of the Mutant Camels, where you control a camel firing at exploding sheep and skiing kangaroos. The book also contains two exclusive interviews with Amiga shareware programmers David Cruickshank and Michael Welch, the talent behind shareware classics Alien Fish Finger and Scorched Tanks. For Amiga fans, this book is must have reference book providing key information on over twenty five years of shareware / PD releases. For those interested in gaming generally the book contains a rich history of games, many of which have been developed and transported to modern technology, especially the booming mobile phone game market.
Net Guide
Author: Peter Rutten
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Twenty million people are currently online--and this book will be their TV Guide. Lively, easy-access format with helpful grapohics--and a unique rating system--enables users to save time and money by prescreening their options. Covers 60,000 bulletin boards, 9,000 networks, 500 libraries, and all commercial services.
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Twenty million people are currently online--and this book will be their TV Guide. Lively, easy-access format with helpful grapohics--and a unique rating system--enables users to save time and money by prescreening their options. Covers 60,000 bulletin boards, 9,000 networks, 500 libraries, and all commercial services.
The USENET Book
Author: Bryan Pfaffenberger
Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Newsgroups cover a wide range of subjects and attract people throughout the world to exchanger opinions and engage in electronic debates. This book focuses on every aspect of USENET discussion groups - finding, subscribing and contributing - and explains how to avoid making netiquette blunders. It also explains how to navigate the newsgroups to find useful information. An encylopaedic section fully describes the focus, mission and character of nearly 800 useful newsgroups.
Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Newsgroups cover a wide range of subjects and attract people throughout the world to exchanger opinions and engage in electronic debates. This book focuses on every aspect of USENET discussion groups - finding, subscribing and contributing - and explains how to avoid making netiquette blunders. It also explains how to navigate the newsgroups to find useful information. An encylopaedic section fully describes the focus, mission and character of nearly 800 useful newsgroups.
Willing's Press Guide
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English newspapers
Languages : en
Pages : 1516
Book Description
"A guide to the press of the United Kingdom and to the principal publications of Europe, Australia, the Far East, Gulf States, and the U.S.A.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English newspapers
Languages : en
Pages : 1516
Book Description
"A guide to the press of the United Kingdom and to the principal publications of Europe, Australia, the Far East, Gulf States, and the U.S.A.
NetGames 2
Author: Michael Wolff
Publisher: Madison Books
ISBN: 9780679770343
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Covers more than 4,000 games and more than 100 MUDs, MUSHes, and MOOs.
Publisher: Madison Books
ISBN: 9780679770343
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Covers more than 4,000 games and more than 100 MUDs, MUSHes, and MOOs.
Compute
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic data processing
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic data processing
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix
Author: Michael Searle
Publisher: Prima Games
ISBN: 9780804162654
Category : Disney characters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ribbon Bookmark - keep your place in over 400 pages of strategy content in this hardcover guide that is printed on high quality paper FREE eGuide access Every print guide comes with a code giving access to the eGuide Find Everything - Fully labeled maps show the locations for all items, collectibles and points of interest Know Your Enemy - Complete breakdowns for every enemy type that shows their weakness, statistics and item drops All Secrets Revealed - Locations for all hidden enemies, Dalmatian puppies and secret bosses are shown"
Publisher: Prima Games
ISBN: 9780804162654
Category : Disney characters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ribbon Bookmark - keep your place in over 400 pages of strategy content in this hardcover guide that is printed on high quality paper FREE eGuide access Every print guide comes with a code giving access to the eGuide Find Everything - Fully labeled maps show the locations for all items, collectibles and points of interest Know Your Enemy - Complete breakdowns for every enemy type that shows their weakness, statistics and item drops All Secrets Revealed - Locations for all hidden enemies, Dalmatian puppies and secret bosses are shown"
History of the Super Nintendo (SNES)
Author: Brian C Byrne
Publisher: Console Gamer Magazine
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The complete 'History of The Super Nintendo', dives head first behind the scenes and shows you how the console was conceived, the difficulties Nintendo faced as well as showcasing a complete list of hardware and software launched for the console. From development kits and prototypes, to the rarest games and software, this truly is a 'must have' in the collection of any retro gaming enthusiast. Learn the development stories behind classic retro video games such as 'Super Mario World', 'Star Fox', and the 'Donkey Kong' video game series and other exclusive hit titles. Join the author as he counts down his top 100 games for the system and rates all the best titles. This is the unofficial 'History of the Super Nintendo', for the gamers. - Introduction from the author. - Learn the development stories from top titles. - Beautifully designed book with 100's of images. - Complete hardware section. - Top 100 SNES games of all time. - Super Nintendo Classic/Mini feature. - 48 pages of content. This is the second book in the Console Gamer Magazine series. Also available: ' History of The Nintendo 64' Author: Brian C Byrne Language: English Only. Series: Console Gamer Magazine. Format: Digital & Print Website: http://www.consolegamermagazine.com
Publisher: Console Gamer Magazine
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
The complete 'History of The Super Nintendo', dives head first behind the scenes and shows you how the console was conceived, the difficulties Nintendo faced as well as showcasing a complete list of hardware and software launched for the console. From development kits and prototypes, to the rarest games and software, this truly is a 'must have' in the collection of any retro gaming enthusiast. Learn the development stories behind classic retro video games such as 'Super Mario World', 'Star Fox', and the 'Donkey Kong' video game series and other exclusive hit titles. Join the author as he counts down his top 100 games for the system and rates all the best titles. This is the unofficial 'History of the Super Nintendo', for the gamers. - Introduction from the author. - Learn the development stories from top titles. - Beautifully designed book with 100's of images. - Complete hardware section. - Top 100 SNES games of all time. - Super Nintendo Classic/Mini feature. - 48 pages of content. This is the second book in the Console Gamer Magazine series. Also available: ' History of The Nintendo 64' Author: Brian C Byrne Language: English Only. Series: Console Gamer Magazine. Format: Digital & Print Website: http://www.consolegamermagazine.com
Net Guide
Author: Kelly Maloni
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
ISBN:
Category : Computer network resources
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games
ISBN:
Category : Computer network resources
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description