Play PC games on a console? Keep your kit charged with these must-read books!
While playing games on a console, it's important to keep your kit charged. But instead of reaching for the charger, why not pick up a book and make the most of your gaming session? Reading is a more active way to engage your mind while gaming, and it's a great way to pass the time.
In the past, video games were limited to a specific location. But now, with portable gaming a thing of the past, gaming is tied to the power outlet. This is where reading comes in handy. It allows you to dive into a different world while your gaming PC charges, ensuring you won't be completely lost while you play.
If you're in the mood for reading while your gaming PC charges, check out these books that cover the origins, history, and stories behind some of the biggest video games of all time.
1. The Queer Games Avant-Garde: How LGBTQ Game Makers are Reimagining the Medium of Video Games by Bonnie Ruberg
In this book, Bonnie Ruberg interviews 22 queer games developers, exploring not only the process of game development but also the cultural impact of the predominantly LGBTQ developers on the medium of video games.
2. Nijigahara Holograph by Elizabeth Bear
This book, originally a Japanese PC game, is a memoir and investigation into Classic Sega. Sam Pettus takes readers on a colorful journey through Sega's history, from its origins as Service Games providing coin-operated systems to the rise of video games in the 1980s and 1990s.
3. Console Wars by Blake J. Harris
This book delves into the Sega-Nintendo console wars of the 1990s, offering a unique perspective from former Sega of America CEO Tom Kalinske. With insights from Kalinske, readers gain a deeper understanding of the intense rivalry between the two gaming giants.
4. Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture by David Kushner
In this journalistic history, David Kushner explores the story of John Carmack and John Romero, the creators of the legendary Doom and Quake series. This book takes readers behind the scenes, covering their rise to fame and the impact they had on pop culture.
5. Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto by David Kushner
This book is a biography of the Houser brothers, Sam and Dan, who co-founded Rockstar Games and created the blockbuster Grand Theft Auto series. It provides a no-holds-barred look at their journey, from the inception of Rockstar Games to the controversies surrounding their games.
These books offer fascinating insights into the world of video games and the people behind them. So the next time you find yourself waiting for your gaming PC to charge, grab a book and immerse yourself in the history and stories of the gaming industry.
