Tracing the history of videogames isn't an original idea to All Your Base are Belong to us, but Harold Goldberg does create a narrative which is both compelling overall and which works beautifully as individual chapters. For anyone who wants to read about how Mario made his way into our culture, or how the idea behind The Sims' was developed, or how consoles ended up in our living rooms, All Your Base will not only provide you with the information you're looking for, but will do so in a very readable, enjoyable way.
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