EAN: 9781738401505

THE GAMES OF A LIFETIME - BOOK

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 insider’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.

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