The Secret Lives of Video Games: The Remarkable Stories Behind the World's Most Famous Video Games

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S. E. Abramson

The Secret Lives of Video Games

The Remarkable Stories Behind the World's Most Famous Video Games

S. E. Abramson

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English

Bushel & Peck Books
15 November 2022

Computer game guides (Children's&YA); Other Film, TV & Media; Game Worlds

Age range 8 to 11

Take a break from the console and discover the amazing origins behind all your favorite video games!

Did you know that Mario was originally named Jumpman? Or that his iconic hat and moustache were created because hair and mouths were too hard to animate? Or that Fortnite was originally pitched as a zombie apocalypse survival game? Or that the creator of Pokmon was inspired by his childhood bug collection? In The Secret Lives of Video Games, you'll read all this and more!

Age-appropriate games include:

Minecraft Roblox Fortnite Rocket League The Legend of Zelda Pokmon Super Mario Bros. Animal Crossing Sonic the Hedgehog Splatoon Among Us Overwatch FIFA Tetris Lego and more!

By: S. E. Abramson
Imprint: Bushel & Peck Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm,
ISBN: 9781638190998
ISBN 10: 1638190992
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 15 November 2022
Recommended Age: From 8 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

S.E. Abramson graduated from Brigham Young University in 2016 with a BA in English. She lives in south-central Pennsylvania with her family. She enjoys writing, video games, and anthroponomastics.