"This book celebrates the most exciting period in the history of technology--the arrival of the home computer and home gaming console. For a time, an ever-changing array of different companies fought for supremacy, leaving a lasting legacy of great gameplay and surreal design we'll never experience again. At the same time the games market went through a swell of creativity, from Pong, through an age of bedroom-based programmers and unique gaming experiences, through to the age of Mario and Sonic, Street Fighter and Doom. Nothing seemed impossible. Featuring reviews and screenshots of nostalgic games, and stunning studio photography of the computers that are imprinted on a generation's minds, this book will bring joy to the heart of anyone who grew up in the 80s or early 90s."--Provided by publisher.