Steven L. Kent turned a lifelong joystick addiction into a fifteen-year gig writing for outlets like Microsoft News, Boys' Life, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, and The Japan Times. In addition to his two-volume account The Ultimate History of Video Games, Kent wrote The Making of Final Fantasy- The Spirits Within and The Making of Doom 3. Also a novelist, he authored the Clone Republic series and co-authored 100 Fathoms Below with Nicholas Kaufmann. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
“Video game geeks, and anyone else who finds the history of
electronic games fascinating, will drool over the pages of Steven
Kent’s latest history of who did what and why in that magical
world. It’s a zippy read through a truly deep research
job. You won’t want to put this one down until you reach the
back cover.”—Eddie Adlum, publisher, RePlay Magazine
“Steven Kent knows video game history better than anyone, and once
again provides a thorough and fascinating look into the stories
that shaped a generation.”—Andrew Reiner, editor in chief, Game
Informer
“A wonderful chronicle of so many games that have shaped our
industry and a must-read for both fans and aspiring
developers.”—Ted Price, founder and president, Insomniac Games
“Steven Kent has been around the industry for a long time,
witnessing key inflection points. This is a must-read for
anyone wanting the back story on the companies, franchises, and
personalities in video games.”—Reggie Fils-Aimé, former president
and COO, Nintendo of America
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