Spanning 420 pages The Games of a Lifetime serves as a time machine taking readers on an
incredible journey through the history of video games from the very beginning to the present
day. The book offers an insiderÂ’s perspective on the evolution of the industry seen through
the eyes of Jaz Rignall a dedicated gamer who made a name for himself by earning massive
scores in local arcades. Jaz's gaming journey led him to win the 1983 UK National Arcade
Championships and eventually to become a journalist and influencer who helped shape the gaming
media landscape by launching iconic magazines such as ZZAP!64 CVG and Mean Machines all
while infusing his work with humor and flair. At a time when gaming magazines held significant
influence Jaz found himself at the heart of the burgeoning UK gaming scene contributing to
its growth from humble beginnings to the massive global industry it is today. He also played a
crucial role in introducing Japanese games to Western audiences reporting on import consoles
and games before anyone else. His career later took him to Virgin Interactive as a game
developer in the U.S. followed by a pivotal role as editorial director at IGN where he helped
grow the site into a world leader. Today Jaz works as a game analyst using his vast
experience to help shape games for global audiences. The book opens with a foreword by Richard
Leadbetter the founder of the influential Digital Foundry who provides context for Jaz's
extraordinary career. From there the narrative is Jaz's own illustrated with hundreds of game
screenshots meticulously captured across a wide variety of systems from the Atari 400 to the
PlayStation 5. It also features every system you can think of including the ZX Spectrum
Commodore 64 NES PC Engine arcade machines Amiga Super Nintendo and many more. The Games
of a Lifetime is filled with archival photos stunning box art vintage arcade flyers and
captivating hardware and magazine shots. Additionally the book features specially commissioned
illustrations by renowned game illustrator Wil Overton known for his work at Rare and Super
Play magazine who has reimagined classic Mean Machines artwork from Jaz's era in his
distinctive style. As with all Bitmap Books releases The Games of a Lifetime meets the highest
standards of production with vibrant visual design and luxurious printing quality. The cover
is printed with special Pantone inks and includes a bespoke illustration by Army of Trolls
referencing Jaz's illustrious career and the history of the gaming medium. Simply put The
Games of a Lifetime is as visually stunning as it is compelling in its storytelling.
