The long history of video games is full of interesting stories. If you’re looking for some reading on this subject, you can pre-order The Console Chronicles on Amazon for $40. This hardcover book, which will be released on October 1st, is published by Lost in Cult and chronicles his 50 years on console gaming through a series of essays by writers from across the industry.
Featuring nine key sections, each corresponding to nine generations of consoles, these stories tell the story of technological triumphs, game-changing disruptions in the scene, and big headline-grabbing moments. Masu.
If you are interested in how games have developed as an artistic medium and industry, this book will be an essential and insightful read. The book is a collaboration between Lost In Cult and his Hookshot Media (Nintendo Life, Push Square) and features a stunning cover by artist Stephen Maurice Graham. Lost in Cult publishes some fun history books like this one. In case you missed it, A Handheld History is a comprehensive celebration of the portable platform and its iconic games. Console Chronicles looks great on a shelf alongside A Handheld History.
The latest installment of Lost in Cult’s Game Journal series, Lock-On, is also coming soon. Volume 6 features over 400 pages of his essays, interviews, and artwork inspired by games as diverse as Metroid Prime, Alan Wake, and Oxenfree, with the cover featuring It was designed by Final Fantasy illustrator Yoshitaka Amano.
Disclosure: GameSpot’s Brendan Hesse contributed to The Console Chronicles.
