Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games (Hardcover)

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Hardcover: 451 pages
Publisher: A K Peters Ltd.; illustrated edition edition (April 4 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1568814119
ISBN-13: 978-1568814117
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16 x 3.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 772 g
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Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #178,999 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"A phenomenal, first-class job. Dungeons and Desktops is so insightful and thorough, it is a must-read for all RPG fans, and every RPG designer. Don't miss it!" - Scorpia, www.scorpia.com"

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Computer role-playing games (CRPGs) are a special genre of computer games that bring the tabletop role-playing experience of games such as Dungeons & Dragons to the computer screen. This genre includes classics such as Ultima and The Bard's Tale as well as more modern games such as World of Warcraft and Guild Wars. Written in an engaging style for both the computer game enthusiast and the more casual computer game player, this book explores the history of the genre by telling the stories of the developers, games, and gamers who created it.

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