Download or read book Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate collection of game systems in the universe! From Atari to Nintendo and PlayStation, it's here. Reviews, photographs, and collecting advice for more than 20 retro and modern game systems. Celebrate the art and character of video game console design with this ultra massive collection of reviews, photographs and recommended games for game consoles past and present. The Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide Volume 1 includes the following: - SEGA GENESIS - SEGA MEGA DRIVE - SEGA GENESIS NOMAD - ATARI 2600 - NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - VECTREX - SUPER NINTENDO - SUPER FAMICOM - NEO-GEO CD - PLAYSTATION 2 - NINTENDO GAME BOY - MAGNAVOX ODYSSEY 2 - NINTENDO FAMICOM - FAMICOM DISK SYSTEM - FAMICLONES - MATTEL INTELLIVISION - ARCADIA 2001 - NEO-GEO POCKET COLOR - TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-99/4A - SEGA 32X - SEGA CD Written and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980. Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems that aren't normally covered like the Famicom Disk System, Magnavox Odyssey 2 and Neo-Geo CD. Mark suggests recommended games to collect for each game console that deliver the best bang for the buck. For example, when collecting for Sega Genesis start out with The Revenge of Shinobi, Altered Beast, Super Monaco GP and Sonic the Hedgehog. For Atari 2600 you should always begin your library with Yars' Revenge, Berzerk, Super Breakout and Combat. Filmed in the studio and outside, Mark photographed videogame consoles in environments where we don't normally see them so that we may appreciate their styling and industrial design. "Most people don't travel to the beach with a Sega 32X, but I do". If you love video games and wood grain, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! In addition to playing Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One you may find yourself immersed in the world of Intellivision and Vectrex.

Download or read book Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide Volume 1 Signature Edition written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate collection of game systems in the universe! From Atari to Nintendo and PlayStation, it's here. Reviews, photographs, and collecting advice for more than 20 retro and modern game systems.Celebrate the art and character of video game console design with this ultra massive collection of reviews, photographs and recommended games for game consoles past and present. The Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide Volume 1 includes the following:- SEGA GENESIS- SEGA MEGA DRIVE- SEGA GENESIS NOMAD- ATARI 2600- NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM- VECTREX- SUPER NINTENDO- SUPER FAMICOM- NEO-GEO CD- PLAYSTATION 2- NINTENDO GAME BOY- MAGNAVOX ODYSSEY 2- NINTENDO FAMICOM- FAMICOM DISK SYSTEM- FAMICLONES- MATTEL INTELLIVISION- ARCADIA 2001- NEO-GEO POCKET COLOR- TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-99/4A- SEGA 32X- SEGA CDWritten and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980.Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems that aren't normally covered like the Famicom Disk System, Magnavox Odyssey 2 and Neo-Geo CD. Mark suggests recommended games to collect for each game console that deliver the best bang for the buck. For example, when collecting for Sega Genesis start out with The Revenge of Shinobi, Altered Beast, Super Monaco GP and Sonic the Hedgehog. For Atari 2600 you should always begin your library with Yars' Revenge, Berzerk, Super Breakout and Combat.Filmed in the studio and outside, Mark photographed videogame consoles in environments where we don't normally see them so that we may appreciate their styling and industrial design. This special Signature Edition is signed by the writer.

Download or read book Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide Volume 2 Signature Edition written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultra Massive Volume 2 continues the never-ending saga of celebrating the failed, forgotten and groundbreaking video game consoles from the past, present, and future.This book includes collecting advice, photographs, and reviews of more than 20 game systems from across the ages including:- ATARI 5200- ATARI 7800 PROSYSTEM- COLECOVISION- MAGNAVOX ODYSSEY- MATTEL HYPERSCAN- MICROSOFT XBOX- MSX COMPUTER- NEC PC-ENGINE- NINTENDO 64- NINTENDO GAME BOY ADVANCE- NINTENDO GAMECUBE- SEGA DREAMCAST- SEGA GAME GEAR- SEGA MASTER SYSTEM- SEGA SG-1000- SEGA MARK III- SNK HYPER NEO-GEO 64- SONY PLAYSTATION- SONY PSP- TIGER GAME.COM- TIGER R-ZONEWritten and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980.Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems that were killed off too soon like the Sega Dreamcast and Atari 7800. Enjoy a look at failed technology like the Tiger R-Zone and Mattel Hyperscan. Underrated gems like the Sega Master System, Hyper Neo-Geo 64, and Nintendo GameCube are covered with stunning imagery and recommended games. The mega-popular Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance and Microsoft Xbox are showcased here.Mark suggests recommended games to collect for each game console that delivers the best bang for the buck. For example, when collecting for Sega Dreamcast start out with Chu Chu Rocket, Crazy Taxi and Hydro Thunder; games that are insanely fun and extremely easy to collect.If you love video games, Pong, and spaceships, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! In addition to playing Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One you may find yourself immersed in the world of Sega Mark III and Magnavox Odyssey!The special Signature Edition is signed by the author.

Download or read book Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Atari Lynx and Sega Saturn to Xavix, Xbox One and ZX Spectrum, it's here!" Ultra Massive Volume 3 continues the never-ending saga of celebrating the failed, successful, forgotten, and fascinating video game consoles from the past, present, and future. More than 20 new and retro game consoles are collected, photographed, reviewed, and celebrated in the third installment of the groundbreaking Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide series. Includes: -ATARI COMPUTER -ATARI LYNX -BALLY ASTROCADE -BANDAI WONDERSWAN -BENTLEY COMPU-VISION -COLECO TELSTAR -COMMODORE 64 -FAIRCHILD CHANNEL F -NINTENDO 3DS -NINTENDO DS -NINTENDO SWITCH -NINTENDO VIRTUAL BOY -NINTENDO Wii -NINTENDO Wii U -PANASONIC 3DO -PHILIPS CD-i -SEGA SATURN -SONY PLAYSTATION 3 -SONY PLAYSTATION 4 -XAVIX -XBOX 360 -XBOX ONE -ZX SPECTRUM Written and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. His new series, Classic Game Room 2085, is one of the most successful video game review programs on Amazon Prime. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980. Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems ranging from Atari Lynx to ZX Spectrum. Mark reviews the hardware, aesthetics, controllers and recommends collecting tips for those looking to dive into the world of modern and retro gaming goodness. Enjoy comparisons between the new and the old like Nintendo's Virtual Boy and how it differs from the Sony's PlayStation VR headset for PlayStation 4. If you love video games, Pong, and spaceships, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! Find yourself immersed in the world of underrated game consoles like Sega Saturn, Bandai Wonderswan, Atari Lynx and Bally Astrocade!

Download or read book Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide Volume 3 Signature Edition written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultra Massive Volume 3 continues the never-ending saga of celebrating the failed, successful, forgotten, and fascinating video game consoles from the past, present, and future. More than 20 new and retro game consoles are collected, photographed, reviewed, and celebrated in the third installment of the groundbreaking Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide series.Includes:-ATARI COMPUTER-ATARI LYNX-BALLY ASTROCADE-BANDAI WONDERSWAN-BENTLEY COMPU-VISION-COLECO TELSTAR-COMMODORE 64-FAIRCHILD CHANNEL F-NINTENDO 3DS-NINTENDO DS-NINTENDO SWITCH-NINTENDO VIRTUAL BOY-NINTENDO Wii-NINTENDO Wii U-PANASONIC 3DO-PHILIPS CD-i-SEGA SATURN-SONY PLAYSTATION 3-SONY PLAYSTATION 4-XAVIX-XBOX 360-XBOX ONE-ZX SPECTRUMWritten and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. His new series, Classic Game Room 2085, is one of the most successful video game review programs on Amazon Prime. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980.Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems ranging from Atari Lynx to ZX Spectrum. Mark reviews the hardware, aesthetics, controllers and recommends collecting tips for those looking to dive into the world of modern and retro gaming goodness. Enjoy comparisons between the new and the old like Nintendo's Virtual Boy and how it differs from the Sony's PlayStation VR headset for PlayStation 4.If you love video games, Pong, and spaceships, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! Find yourself immersed in the world of underrated game consoles like Sega Saturn, Bandai Wonderswan, Atari Lynx and Bally Astrocade!The special Signature Edition is signed by the author.

Download or read book Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultra Massive Volume 2 continues the never-ending saga of celebrating the failed, forgotten and groundbreaking video game consoles from the past, present, and future. This book includes collecting advice, photographs, and reviews of more than 20 game systems from across the ages including: - ATARI 5200 - ATARI 7800 PROSYSTEM - COLECOVISION - MAGNAVOX ODYSSEY - MATTEL HYPERSCAN - MICROSOFT XBOX - MSX COMPUTER - NEC PC-ENGINE - NINTENDO 64 - NINTENDO GAME BOY ADVANCE - NINTENDO GAMECUBE - SEGA DREAMCAST - SEGA GAME GEAR - SEGA MASTER SYSTEM - SEGA SG-1000 - SEGA MARK III - SNK HYPER NEO-GEO 64 - SONY PLAYSTATION - SONY PSP - TIGER GAME.COM - TIGER R-ZONE Written and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980. Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at game systems that were killed off too soon like the Sega Dreamcast and Atari 7800. Enjoy a look at failed technology like the Tiger R-Zone and Mattel Hyperscan. Underrated gems like the Sega Master System, Hyper Neo-Geo 64, and Nintendo GameCube are covered with stunning imagery and recommended games. The mega-popular Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance and Microsoft Xbox are showcased here. Mark suggests recommended games to collect for each game console that delivers the best bang for the buck. For example, when collecting for Sega Dreamcast start out with Chu Chu Rocket, Crazy Taxi and Hydro Thunder; games that are insanely fun and extremely easy to collect. If you love video games, Pong, and spaceships, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! In addition to playing Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One you may find yourself immersed in the world of Sega Mark III and Magnavox Odyssey!

Download or read book All Hail the Vectrex Ultimate Collector s Review Guide written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Video Games Guide written by Matt Fox and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Video Games Guide is the world's most comprehensive reference book on computer and video games. Presented in an A to Z format, this greatly expanded new edition spans fifty years of game design--from the very earliest (1962's Spacewar) through the present day releases on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC. Each game entry includes the year of release, the hardware it was released on, the name of the developer/publisher, a one to five star quality rating, and a descriptive review which offers fascinating nuggets of trivia, historical notes, cross-referencing with other titles, information on each game's sequels and of course the author's views and insights into the game. In addition to the main entries and reviews, a full-color gallery provides a visual timeline of gaming through the decades, and several appendices help to place nearly 3,000 games in context. Appendices include: a chronology of gaming software and hardware, a list of game designers showing their main titles, results of annual video game awards, notes on sourcing video games, and a glossary of gaming terms.

Download or read book The NES Encyclopedia written by Chris Scullion and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2019-03-30 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, colorful guide to every game ever released on the classic Nintendo Entertainment System. One of the most iconic video game systems, the NES is credited with saving the American video games industry in the early 1980s. The NES Encyclopedia is the first ever complete reference guide to every game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo’s first industry-defining video game system. As well as covering all 714 officially licensed NES games, the book also includes more than 160 unlicensed games released during its lifespan, giving for the first time a definitive history of this important console's full library. Written by a retro gaming expert with 30 years of gaming experience and a penchant for bad jokes, TheNES Encyclopedia promises to be both informative and entertaining. The NES continues to enjoy a strong cult following among Nintendo fans and gamers in general with wide varieties of officially licensed merchandise proving ever popular. Nintendo’s most recent console, the Switch, is the fastest selling video game console of all time in the United States and Japan. Nintendo launched a variety of classic NES games for download on the system, meaning a new audience of gamers is due to discover the NES for the first time if they have not already. Praise for The NES Encyclopedia “As a catalog of all 876 NES games, this work is unique in its breadth of coverage and will be of great interest to old-school video gamers and collectors.” —Booklist “A definitive resource that is more than worthy of the title ‘Encyclopedia.’ ” —Nintendo World Report

Download or read book Ultra Massive Sega Genesis Guide Ultra Massive written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-24 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feel the Blast Processing flow with the most entertaining and comprehensive Sega Genesis collector's guide ever created! Come for the 16-bits, stay for the TRUXTON! Ultra Massive Volume 4 continues the never-ending saga of reviewing everything with the power of Blast Processing. The groundbreaking Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide series returns with an all Sega Genesis book and review guide. Includes the 16-bit Genesis, controllers, Sega Megadrive, Sega 32X and Sega CD. 220+ pages filled with beautiful photographs, some good laughs, and more than 150 entertaining reviews! Includes reviews of: -SEGA GENESIS MODEL 1 -SEGA MEGA DRIVE MODEL 1 -TRUXTON -M.U.S.H.A. -PHANTASY STAR II-IV -THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI -HERZOG ZWEI -GUNSTAR HEROES -SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 1-3 -MEGA TURRICAN -STREETS OF RAGE 1-3 -SHINING FORCE 1-2 -THE SEGA 32X -COSMIC CARNAGE -KOLIBRI -SEGA CD -ROBO ALESTE -ANDROID ASSAULT -DARK WIZARD-SEGA GENESIS CONTROLLERS -AND MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE! Written and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. His new series, Classic Game Room 2085, is one of the most successful video game review programs on Amazon Prime. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980. Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at the Sega Genesis and everything that makes it special; the hardware, the controllers, the add-ons, the games, it's all here in glorious full color. If you love video games, Pong, and spaceships, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! Find yourself immersed in the world of Sega Genesis 16-bit High Definition Graphics!

Download or read book Ultra Massive Sega Genesis Guide Ultra Massive Volume 4 Signature Edition written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feel the Blast Processing flow with the most entertaining and comprehensive Sega Genesis collector's guide ever created! Come for the 16-bits, stay for the TRUXTON!Ultra Massive Volume 4 continues the never-ending saga of reviewing everything with the power of Blast Processing. The groundbreaking Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide series returns with an all Sega Genesis book and review guide. Includes the 16-bit Genesis, controllers, Sega Megadrive, Sega 32X and Sega CD. 220+ pages filled with beautiful photographs, some good laughs, and more than 150 entertaining reviews!Includes reviews of:-SEGA GENESIS MODEL 1-SEGA MEGA DRIVE MODEL 1-TRUXTON-M.U.S.H.A.-PHANTASY STAR II-IV-THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI-HERZOG ZWEI-GUNSTAR HEROES-SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 1-3-MEGA TURRICAN-STREETS OF RAGE 1-3-SHINING FORCE 1-2-THE SEGA 32X-COSMIC CARNAGE-KOLIBRI-SEGA CD-ROBO ALESTE-ANDROID ASSAULT-DARK WIZARD -SEGA GENESIS CONTROLLERS-AND MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE!Written and photographed by Mark Bussler, producer of Classic Game Room, the longest running Internet video game review show. His new series, Classic Game Room 2085, is one of the most successful video game review programs on Amazon Prime. Mark has collected more than 100 game systems and thousands of games since he started playing Atari 2600 in 1980.Contained within these pages is a fun, stylish look at the Sega Genesis and everything that makes it special; the hardware, the controllers, the add-ons, the games, it's all here in glorious full color.If you love video games, Pong, and spaceships, you'll love the Ultra Massive series and may find yourself inspired to begin collecting for something new! Find yourself immersed in the world of Sega Genesis 16-bit High Definition Graphics!This special Signature Edition is signed by the author.

Download or read book Level Up written by Scott Rogers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-29 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design and build cutting-edge video games with help from video game expert Scott Rogers! If you want to design and build cutting-edge video games but aren’t sure where to start, then this is the book for you. Written by leading video game expert Scott Rogers, who has designed the hits Pac Man World, Maxim vs. Army of Zin, and SpongeBob Squarepants, this book is full of Rogers's wit and imaginative style that demonstrates everything you need to know about designing great video games. Features an approachable writing style that considers game designers from all levels of expertise and experience Covers the entire video game creation process, including developing marketable ideas, understanding what gamers want, working with player actions, and more Offers techniques for creating non-human characters and using the camera as a character Shares helpful insight on the business of design and how to create design documents So, put your game face on and start creating memorable, creative, and unique video games with this book!

Download or read book The Sega Mega Drive Genesis Encyclopedia written by Chris Scullion and published by White Owl. This book was released on 2021-12-08 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An exhaustive, tremendous look back at one of the most beloved consoles of all time . . . an absolutely barnstorming recollection of a wonderful era.” —Finger Guns The third book in Chris Scullion’s series of video game encyclopedias, The Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Encyclopedia is dedicated to Sega’s legendary 16-bit video game console. The book contains detailed information on every single game released for the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis in the west, as well as similarly thorough bonus sections covering every game released for its add-ons, the Mega CD and 32X. With nearly a thousand screenshots, generous helpings of bonus trivia and charmingly bad jokes, The Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to a legendary gaming system. “The Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Encyclopedia is a must-buy for fans of the console and a perfect addition to any retro game fan’s library.” —Goomba Stomp Magazine

Download or read book How To Draw Digital By Mark Bussler written by Mark Bussler and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draw your ideas and publish them, digitally! Revised for 2019 with new tools such as ProCreate for iPad and TikTok for social media publicity. What are the best digital drawing tools, apps, pens, and publishing techniques for beginners, kids, and experts alike? Veteran cartoonist and self-publishing expert, Mark Bussler, guides artists of all skill levels through a lively and funny journey into the world of digital drawing and self-publishing. Some of the topics covered: Digital drawing basics Drawing in layers Drawing with photographic models Drawing in Photoshop Drawing in ProCreate for iPad Best free apps for drawing Best tablets for drawing Best digital pens for drawing Wacom Cintiq How to share drawings online Behind the scenes comic book and manga creation Features: Original art by Mark Bussler created for this book Step-by-step guides to creating manga and comics in layers Mark's entertaining writing style as seen in the Ultra Massive series Sketch and storyboard layers from some of Mark's books Hilarious comic book page outtakes Whether you're looking to move from physical media to digital, learning to draw for the first time or teaching your kids the joys of drawing, this book will be useful. How to Draw Digital by Mark Bussler is full of examples and hilarious cartoons to cover the basics as well as advanced digital drawing techniques. Mark demonstrates various programs like Adobe Photoshop, ProCreate and Clip Studio Paint EX, as well as the iPad Pro, Wacom tablets and more. Take a look behind the scenes at the step-by-step creation of his books. Mark shows drawing in layers, drawing with photographic models and comic book page techniques that will help make your manga, graphic novel, or comic book look spectacular. Learn how to draw manga with ProCreate and finish pages in Photoshop with layers and text. Learn the basics of doodling on an iPad! Don't forget to share your work-in-progress on social media to gain a following. Mark Bussler is the author and artist of: Ethel the Cyborg Ninja How to Draw Pandas by Mark Bussler Lord Karnage 1.5 Retromegatrex Magnum Skywolf Omega Ronin Manga Teacup Cherry Blossom How to Draw Dolphins by Kawaii Ocean Chicago 1933: A Century of Progress in Photographs 1939 New York World's Fair: The World of Tomorrow in Photographs Ultra Massive Video Game Console Guide How to Draw Manta Rays by Kawaii Ocean And more...

Download or read book Classic Videogame Hardware Genius Guide written by Imagine Publishing and published by Imagine Publishing. This book was released on with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Grand Theft Childhood written by Lawrence Kutner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Listening to pundits and politicians, you'd think that the relationship between violent video games and aggressive behavior in children is clear. Children who play violent video games are more likely to be socially isolated and have poor interpersonal skills. Violent games can trigger real-world violence. The best way to protect our kids is to keep them away from games such as Grand Theft Auto that are rated M for Mature. Right? Wrong. In fact, many parents are worried about the wrong things! In 2004, Lawrence Kutner, PhD, and Cheryl K. Olson, ScD, cofounders and directors of the Harvard Medical School Center for Mental Health and Media, began a $1.5 million federally funded study on the effects of video games. In contrast to previous research, their study focused on real children and families in real situations. What they found surprised, encouraged and sometimes disturbed them: their findings conform to the views of neither the alarmists nor the video game industry boosters. In Grand Theft Childhood: The Surprising Truth about Violent Video Games and What Parents Can Do, Kutner and Olson untangle the web of politics, marketing, advocacy and flawed or misconstrued studies that until now have shaped parents' concerns. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all prescription, Grand Theft Childhood gives the information you need to decide how you want to handle this sensitive issue in your own family. You'll learn when -- and what kinds of -- video games can be harmful, when they can serve as important social or learning tools and how to create and enforce game-playing rules in your household. You'll find out what's really in the games your children play and when to worry about your children playing with strangers on the Internet. You'll understand how games are rated, how to make best use of ratings and the potentially important information that ratings don't provide. Grand Theft Childhood takes video games out of the political and media arenas, and puts parents back in control. It should be required reading for all families who use game consoles or computers. Almost all children today play video or computer games. Half of twelve-year-olds regularly play violent, Mature-rated games. And parents are worried... "I don't know if it's an addiction, but my son is just glued to it. It's the same with my daughter with her computer...and I can't be watching both of them all the time, to see if they're talking to strangers or if someone is getting killed in the other room on the PlayStation. It's just nerve-racking!" "I'm concerned that this game playing is just the kid and the TV screen...how is this going to affect his social skills?" "I'm not concerned about the violence; I'm concerned about the way they portray the violence. It's not accidental; it's intentional. They're just out to kill people in some of these games." What should we as parents, teachers and public policy makers be concerned about? The real risks are subtle and aren't just about gore or sex. Video games don't affect all children in the same way; some children are at significantly greater risk. (You may be surprised to learn which ones!) Grand Theft Childhood gives parents practical, research-based advice on ways to limit many of those risks. It also shows how video games -- even violent games -- can benefit children and families in unexpected ways. In this groundbreaking and timely book, Drs. Lawrence Kutner and Cheryl Olson cut through the myths and hysteria, and reveal the surprising truth about kids and violent games.

Download or read book 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad written by Jay Payleitner and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “God, please help me...another game of Candy Land...” Quite a few dads spend time with their kids. However, many have no clue what their kids really need. Enter author Jay Payleitner, veteran dad of five, who’s also struggled with how to build up his children’s lives. His 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad combines straightforward features with step-up-to-the-mark challenges men will appreciate: a full year’s worth of focused, doable ideas—one per week, if desired uncomplicated ways to be an example, like “kiss your wife in the kitchen” tough, frank advice, like “throw away your porn” And, refreshingly... NO exhaustive (and exhausting) lists of “things you should do” NO criticism of dads for being men and acting like men Dads will feel respected and empowered, and gain confidence to initiate activities that build lifelong positives into their kids. Great gift or men’s group resource!