

well laid-out, and colorful While I waited for the next books on my list to arrive from the library, I pulled this previously unread volume from the bookshelf. I've respected the work that Kurt Kulata and other writers have done in documenting video games of varying levels of notoriety for Hardcore Gaming 101 for some time, and I have some fond but vague memories of watching people play the motorized deluxe arcade versions of Outrun, Space Harrier, and Super Thunder Blade. While I waited for the next books on my list to arrive from the library, I pulled this previously unread volume from the bookshelf. Very excited to pick the up the 2nd volume after reading this.more The magazine-style presentation is also lovely and despite the artwork and screenshots that litter the pages, they don’t spoil the flow of the text. I really like the attention given to ports and obscure sequels, and there’s even a few fan games featured which is the sort of detail an unofficial publication should absolutely shed some light on. The language is a little simplistic and the descriptions are often a bit dry, but otherwise this is a detailed overview of various SEGA franchises that have their origins in the arcade. The magazine-style presentation is also lovely and despite the artwork and sc Thoroughly enjoyed this as a SEGA fan.

