Once, there was a time when a blinking dot on a screen was enough to spark wonder.
Level Up is a journey back to that feeling—the first time you held a controller, dropped a coin into an arcade machine, or stayed up late chasing one more victory. It is the story of how those small moments of play grew into worlds that shaped our childhoods, friendships, and identities.
This book traces the evolution of video games not just as technology, but as memory. From dimly lit arcades filled with sound and excitement, to living rooms where families gathered, to online worlds where strangers became teammates and friends—gaming has always been about connection. Each generation found itself reflected in the games it played.
More than a history, Level Up is a tribute to the emotions games carry:
the frustration of failure,
the thrill of mastery,
the comfort of familiar music,
and the quiet joy of exploration.
It honors the creators who dreamed beyond limitations, the players who believed in imaginary worlds, and the communities that turned play into culture. Through triumphs, crashes, revolutions, and rebirths, this book shows how games grew alongside us—teaching us patience, creativity, courage, and collaboration.
Whether you grew up with pixels, polygons, or touchscreens, Level Up invites you to remember why games mattered—and still matter. Because in the end, games were never just about winning.
They were about becoming.
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Once, there was a time when a blinking dot on a screen was enough to spark wonder.Level Up is a journey back to that feeling-the first time you held a controller, dropped a coin into an arcade machine, or stayed up late chasing one more victory. It is the story of how those small moments of play grew into worlds that shaped our childhoods, friendships, and identities.This book traces the evolution of video games not just as technology, but as memory. From dimly lit arcades filled with sound and excitement, to living rooms where families gathered, to online worlds where strangers became teammates and friends-gaming has always been about connection. Each generation found itself reflected in the games it played.More than a history, Level Up is a tribute to the emotions games carry: the frustration of failure, the thrill of mastery, the comfort of familiar music, and the quiet joy of exploration.It honors the creators who dreamed beyond limitations, the players who believed in imaginary worlds, and the communities that turned play into culture. Through triumphs, crashes, revolutions, and rebirths, this book shows how games grew alongside us-teaching us patience, creativity, courage, and collaboration.Whether you grew up with pixels, polygons, or touchscreens, Level Up invites you to remember why games mattered-and still matter. Because in the end, games were never just about winning.They were about becoming. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798279042449
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