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Studies in Gaming Ser.: Speedrunning : Interviews with the Quickest Gamers by David Snyder (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-101476670803
ISBN-139781476670805
eBay Product ID (ePID)237694148
Product Key Features
Number of Pages260 Pages
Publication NameSpeedrunning : Interviews with the Quickest Gamers
LanguageEnglish
SubjectVideo & Electronic
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaGames & Activities
AuthorDavid Snyder
SeriesStudies in Gaming Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2017-038967
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal794.8092
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Preface Introduction Speedrunning History Interviews deleteMichael, LackAttack24, The Legend of Zelda (NES) deleteAdam, AdamAK, Grand Theft Auto Series (PS2, PC) deleteBeck, abney317, Mario Kart 64 (N64) deleteAllan, cheese05, Super Mario 64 (N64) deleteKari, EssentiaFour, Final Fantasy VI (SNES) deleteAndrew, goatrope, Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox, PC) deleteJayson, ZFG, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) deleteMabel, EnchantressOfNumbers, Tetris: The Grand Master (Arcade) deleteNick, WildAnaconda69, Super Metroid (SNES) deleteBrad, darbian, Super Mario Bros. (NES) Epilogue Data Sources Recommended Viewing Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisMore than 30 years after its 1985 release on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Mario Bros. continues to be one of the best-selling video games of all time. For many, completing the classic side-scrolling platformer remains challenging enough to provide many hours of entertainment. In late 2016 an American gamer known online as "darbian" completed the game in record time, rescuing Princess Peach in 4 minutes, 56 seconds. darbian practices speedrunning, a method of play in which quick reflexes and intimate familiarity with games are used to complete them in the fastest possible time. Through 10 interviews with darbian and other elite speedrunners, this book explores the history and techniques of this intense and competitive type of gaming., If you grew up in the 80s or 90s there's a good chance you've played Super Mario Bros.. But have you ever actually beaten the game? In late 2016, an American gamer known online as ""darbian"" rescued the Princess Peach in 4 minutes and 56 seconds. This is video game ""speedrunning"". In this book you'll learn about the history of speedrunning, the techniques involved, and what it takes to play games fast.
LC Classification NumberGV1469.35.S96S68
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