A Guide To Movie Based Video Games

Author : Christopher Carton
Publisher : White Owl
ISBN 13 : 1399048295
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Movie Based Video Games, 2001 Onwards written by Christopher Carton and published by White Owl. This book was released on 2024-08-30 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Play Along with the Film! When gaming moved from the 16-bit era and into the exciting realm of 3D gameplay, Hollywood properties continued their journey into the interactive medium. Popular home and handheld consoles played host to ambitious titles that sought to bridge the gap between movies and video games, providing fans with scenarios that both replicated and went beyond their favorite stories. Gathered in this book are some of the biggest video games that originated from movies; some being direct adaptations and others that expanded existing universes. With 20 chapters covering over 450 games - including every Lego movie video game and franchises such as Star Wars, Aliens, Disney, Pixar and The Lord of the Rings - A Guide to Movie Based Video Games: 2001-2023 gives readers a chance to revisit and discover the ups and downs of licensed titles across two action-packed decades. Load up the reels, press start, and immerse yourself in timeless adventures!

Author : Christopher Carton
Publisher : White Owl
ISBN 13 : 1399085980
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Movie Based Video Games written by Christopher Carton and published by White Owl. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve seen the movie, now PLAY the movie! Long before gaming came to the big screen, cinema arrived in the homes of millions in the form of licensed video games; playable merchandise that tied in to some of the major tentpoles of cinematic history. Many of these games followed the storylines of the movies on which they were based, as well as providing supplementary adventures to major franchises. Collected in this book are some of the biggest games to come from Hollywood adventures during the '80s and '90s. In this comprehensive book, you’ll find over 300 games across 18 chapters, with sections dedicated to major movie franchises such as Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Top Gun, Pixar, Aliens and Indiana Jones, along with nearly 200 full-color screenshots of major releases. Showcasing the highs and lows of early computer gaming through the 16-bit era and onto the advent of 3D console gaming, A Guide to Movie Based Video Games: 1982 - 2000 covers two decades of video games with trivia, analysis and recommendations. Grab your controller, step into the silver screen and get ready to play!

Author : Christopher Carton
Publisher : White Owl
ISBN 13 : 9781399085953
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Movie Based Video Games written by Christopher Carton and published by White Owl. This book was released on 2023-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore two decades of licensed video games based on blockbuster movies! You've seen the movie, now PLAY the movie! Long before gaming came to the big screen, cinema arrived in the homes of millions in the form of licensed video games; playable merchandise that tied in to some of the major tentpoles of cinematic history. Many of these games followed the storylines of the movies on which they were based, as well as providing supplementary adventures to major franchises. Collected in this book are some of the biggest games to come from Hollywood adventures during the '80s and '90s. In this comprehensive book, you'll find over 300 games across 18 chapters, with sections dedicated to major movie franchises such as Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Top Gun, Pixar, Aliens and Indiana Jones, along with nearly 200 full-color screenshots of major releases. Showcasing the highs and lows of early computer gaming through the 16-bit era and onto the advent of 3D console gaming, A Guide to Movie Based Video Games: 1982 - 2000 covers two decades of video games with trivia, analysis and recommendations. Grab your controller, step into the silver screen and get ready to play!

Author : Christopher Carton
Publisher : White Owl
ISBN 13 : 1399092200
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Video Game Movies written by Christopher Carton and published by White Owl. This book was released on 2022-04-30 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered if that game you love was made into a movie? Flip this book open and find out! Explore the fascinating journey of your favorite video games as they make their way to the silver screen! This comprehensive guide contains information on over forty big-screen adaptations of popular video games, including the histories of the series that inspired them. Covering four decades of movies, readers can learn about some of the most infamous movies in video game history, with genres such as horror, martial arts, comedy and children’s animation ensuring there’s plenty of trivia and analysis to keep gamers hooked. With nearly two-hundred full color stills, posters and screenshots, the book is a go-to guide to discovering facts about some of the biggest box office hits and the most disappointing critical bombs in history. From bizarre science fiction like Super Mario Bros. to the latest big budget releases like Monster Hunter, and dozens in between, A Guide to Video Game Movies should please film buffs and die-hard game fans alike. Whether you’re looking for rousing blockbuster action, family-friendly entertainment or a late-night B-movie to laugh at with your friends, you’re bound to find a movie to fit your taste. Put down your controller and grab your popcorn!

Author : Bendik Stang
Publisher : Gamexplore N.A. Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9788299737838
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Games written by Bendik Stang and published by Gamexplore N.A. Incorporated. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores more than one hundred of the latest and most exciting video games, providing information of great interest to gamers and parents. Sorted by genre, each game is presented on a two-page spread including an informative game summary with challenges and hints, a description of key gameplay activities, average game score, parental age information and game complexity. Nine illustrative screen shots show the game in action; and if you like what you see, check out the list of similar games at the bottom of each page"--Publisher's website (viewed April 21, 2008).

Author : Flint Dille
Publisher : Lone Eagle
ISBN 13 : 158065066X
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design written by Flint Dille and published by Lone Eagle. This book was released on 2008-01-08 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Authors are top game designers • Aspiring game writers and designers must have this complete bible There are other books about creating video games out there. Sure, they cover the basics. But The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design goes way beyond the basics. The authors, top game designers, focus on creating games that are an involving, emotional experience for the gamer. Topics include integrating story into the game, writing the game script, putting together the game bible, creating the design document, and working on original intellectual property versus working with licenses. Finally, there’s complete information on how to present a visionary new idea to developers and publishers. Got game? Get The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design.

Author : Future Magazines
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9781842223796
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Essential Guide to Videogames written by Future Magazines and published by Carlton Publishing Group. This book was released on 2001 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Guide to Videogames features over 1000 of the most important games there have ever been. And in this must-have guide they are reviewed by the very best in the business - by the people at Future magazines, the leading publishers of computer gaming magazines in the UK. These are the same writers who every month guarantee that Future captures 52% of the videogames magazine market (and 60% of the PlayStation magazine market). This is a guide that's indispensable to any dedicated gamer: it's the Halliwell's equivalent for videogames. Want to know which games offer the best value for money? The most exciting gameplay, the finest graphics? Or the most spectacularly worst? And also whether the game is currently on sale? You'll find it all here. Reviewed here are the groundbreaking concepts, the memorable releases you can't help returning to as well as the real stinkers - right across the current games systems, from the new PS2 to Colour Gameboy and PC.In addition, there are previews for the hot new releases for autumn 2001 and the stunning new systems on their way (GameBoy Advance, the GameCube and most significantly, Xbox) as well as a nostalgic look back at classic old games. The Essential Guide to Videogames is a required purchase for anyone who's serious about their gaming.

Author : Kate Berens
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 1848362293
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Videogames written by Kate Berens and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Videogames is the ultimate guide to the world’s most addictive pastime. Both a nostalgic look at the past and a celebration of the latest in joystick-wrecking wonders, this book covers the full story from the first arcade machines to the latest digital delights. Easy access to 75 of the greatest games of all time, from Civilization and Pro Evolution Soccer to We Love Katamari and World of Warcraft. The guide profiles the stories behind the software giants, famous creators and the world’s favourite characters, including Mario, Lara Croft and Sonic the Hedgehog. All the gadgets and devices for consoles, hand-helds, phones and PCs are explored as well as the wider world of gaming, from websites and movies to books.

Author : Ben Bertoli
Publisher : Walter Foster Jr.
ISBN 13 : 163322385X
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 Video Games to Play Before You Grow Up written by Ben Bertoli and published by Walter Foster Jr.. This book was released on 2017-10 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-play checklist and guidebook for the top 101 video games every kid should experience, including trivia and tips, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and ratings. Full color. 5 15/16 x 8 5/16.

Author : Michael Wyman
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1136132384
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Great Games written by Michael Wyman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join videogame industry veteran Michael Thornton Wyman on a series of detailed, behind-the-scenes tours with the teams that have made some of the most popular and critically acclaimed videogames of the modern era. Drawing on insider's perspectives from a wide variety of teams, learn about the creation of a tiny, independent game project (World of Goo), casual game classics (Diner Dash, Bejeweled Twist), the world's most popular social game (FarmVille) as well as the world's most popular MMORPG (World of Warcraft), PC titles (Half Life 2) to AAA console games (Madden NFL 10), and modern-day masterpieces (Little Big Planet, Rock Band, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves). Hear directly from the creators about how these games were made, and learn from their stories from the trenches of videogames production. This book is an excellent resource for those working directly on game design or production, for those aspiring to work in the field, or for anyone who has wondered how the world's greatest videogames get made.