Zenji Ishii, Kirariya (Illustrator)
The 1980s saw the birth of Gamest, a magazine dedicated to arcade games. Enthusiasts across Japan gathered in game centers, chasing high scores in shoot-'em-ups, competing for national records.
In the 1990s, with the dawn of the Street Fighter II era, everything changed. Competitive arcade cabinets became battlegrounds for skilled players, sparking endless winning streaks. Fighting game strategy guides became million-sellers, and Gamest’s national tournaments reached peak popularity.
As the 21st century began, rhythm games and trading card-based arcade titles took center stage, while home consoles embraced 3D polygonal battle action and the vast possibilities of open-world gaming.
Today, arcade video games have largely disappeared. Instead, game streaming by popular YouTubers dominates entertainment, and professional esports players earn fortunes.
This book dissects seven groundbreaking video games that have captivated players across different eras:
Gradius
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Street Fighter II
WCCF
Ninja Gaiden
Steins;Gate
Skyrim
Through an in-depth analysis of these unique and influential games, this book uncovers the essence of their appeal, addressing key questions:
What historical events led to the creation of each game?
What were the developers' intentions, and what makes these games fun?
Why did players become so deeply engrossed in them?
With over 200,000 words of unprecedented research, Great Seven Games is the ultimate study of video game history, written for those who seek a deeper understanding of gaming’s evolution.
PUBLICATION DETAILS
LANGUAGE | BINDING | EDITION | ISBN | YEAR | PAGES |
Japanese | Paperback | 9784866366104 | 2023 | 360 | |
Japanese | eBook | N/A | 2023 | 360 |
OTHER NAMES
Great Seven Games: Seven Titles That Shaped Their Era!
グレート・セブン・ゲームズ (時代を作り上げた7つのゲーム！！)
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Authors/Illustrators: #ZenjiIshii / #Kirariya
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#Gradius (Gradius [グラディウス])
#NinjaGaiden (Ninja Gaiden)
#SteinsGate (Steins;Gate [シュタインズ・ゲート])
#StreetFighter (Street Fighter II [ストリートファイターII])
#TheElderScrolls (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim [スカイリム])
#WorldClubChampionFootball (World Club Champion Football [WCCF, ワールド クラブ チャンピオン フットボール])
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