The 100 Greatest Retro Videogames: The Inside Stories Behind the Best Games Ever Made

Love video games? Here’s a huge countdown of the 100 greatest retro games of all time—along with developer interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and amazing facts and trivia!

From platformers and puzzlers to shooters and racing games, this brilliantly illustrated book showcases the 100 greatest retro video games, as chosen by the experts at Retro Gamer magazine. It looks at everything from 8-bit hits such as Pac-Man and Manic Miner to more recent classics like Halo: Combat Evolved and Resident Evil 4. There’s something here for everyone, whether you’re a fan of Shenmue or Super Mario Kart. In addition to the top 100, there’s also in-depth coverage of the biggest games, including gorgeous screenshots and artworks, and revealing interviews with the people who created them. This is a must-read for all fans.

Interviews include:

• Shigeru Miyamoto on Super Mario Bros
• John Romero on DOOM
• Toru Iwatani on Pac-Man
• Alexey Pajitnov on Tetris

 
 

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