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Video Game of the Year: A Year-by-Year Guide to the Best, Boldest, and Most Bizarre Games from Every Year Since 1977

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Book Synopsis: Breaking down the 40-year history of the world's most popular art form, one video game at a time Pong. The Legend of Zelda. Final Fantasy VII. Rock Band. Fortnite. Animal Crossing: New Horizons. For each of the 40 years of video game history, there is a defining game, a game that captured the zeitgeist and left a legacy for all games that followed. Through a series of entertaining, informative, and opinionated critical essays, author and tech journalist Jordan Minor investigates, in chronological order, the innovative, genre-bending, and earth-shattering games from 1977 through 2022. Minor explores development stories, critical reception, and legacy, and also looks at how gaming intersects with and eventually influences society at large while reveling in how uniquely and delightfully bizarre even the most famous games tend to be.From portly plumbers to armor-clad space marines and the speedy rodents in between, Video Game of the Year paints individual portraits that, as a whole, give readers a stronger appreciation for the vibrant variety and long-lasting impact of this fresh, exciting, and massively popular art form. Illustrated throughout with retro-inspired imagery and featuring contributions from dozens of leading industry voices, including New York Times bestselling author Jason Schreier (Blood, Sweat, and Pixels; Kotaku), Max Scoville (IGN), Rebekah Valentine (IGN), Blessing Adeoye Jr. (Kinda Funny), and Devindra Hardawar (Engadget), this year-by-year anthology is a loving reflection on the world's most popular art form. Featured Games: 1977 - Pong; 1978 - Space Invaders; 1979 - Speed Freak; 1980 - Pac-Man; 1981 - Donkey Kong; 1982 - Pitfall!; 1983 - Dragon's Lair; 1984 - Tetris; 1985 - Super Mario Bros.; 1986 - Dragon Quest; 1987 - The Legend of Zelda; 1988 - Mega Man 2; 1989 - SimCity; 1990 - The Secret of Monkey Island; 1991 - Sonic the Hedgehog; 1992 - Wolfenstein 3D; 1993 - NBA Jam; 1994 - Super Street Fighter II Turbo; 1995 - Donkey Kong Country 2; 1996 - Super Mario 64; 1997 - Final Fantasy VII; 1998 - Metal Gear Solid; 1999 - System Shock 2; 2000 Counter-Strike; 2001 - Halo: Combat Evolved; 2002 - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City; 2003 - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker; 2004 - World of Warcraft; 2005 - Resident Evil 4; 2006 - Wii Sports; 2007 - Rock Band; 2008 - Spore; 2009 - Uncharted 2; 2010 - Super Meat Boy; 2011 - Minecraft; 2012 - Telltale's The Walking Dead; 2013 - Depression Quest; 2014 - Destiny; 2015 - The Witcher 3; 2016 - Pokémon Go; 2017 - Fortnite; 2018 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate; 2019 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice; 2020 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons; 2022 - The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

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Discover the ultimate guide to the best, boldest, and most bizarre video games of all time. Introducing "Video Game of the Year: A Year-by-Year Guide to the Best, Boldest, and Most Bizarre Games from Every Year Since 1977." From the arcade classics like Pong and Space Invaders, to modern favorites like Fortnite and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, this book takes you on an epic journey through 40 years of gaming history.

Written by acclaimed tech journalist Jordan Minor, this book is a must-have for any video game enthusiast. Through a series of engaging and insightful essays, Minor explores the development stories, critical reception, and lasting legacies of the most iconic games from each year. Get ready to dive deep into the innovative, genre-bending, and earth-shattering games that have shaped the industry we know and love today.

But "Video Game of the Year" isn't just another history lesson. It's a celebration of the unique and wonderfully bizarre world of gaming. From plumbers on epic quests to armor-clad space marines and lightning-fast hedgehogs, this book showcases the vibrant variety that makes video games so captivating. With retro-inspired illustrations and contributions from industry voices like Jason Schreier and Max Scoville, this anthology is a true love letter to the world's most popular art form.

Get your copy of "Video Game of the Year" now and embark on an unforgettable journey through the evolution of gaming. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting to explore the world of video games, this book is sure to deepen your appreciation for the artistry, innovation, and cultural impact of this incredible medium.

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