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Women have always made video games, from the 1960s and the first-of-its-kind, projector-based Sumerian Game to the blockbuster Uncharted games that defined the early 2000s. Women have been behind the writing, design, scores, and engines that power one of the most influential industries out there. In Gamer Girls, now you can explore the stories of 25 of those women. Bursting with bold artwork, easy-to-read profiles, and real-life stories of the women working on games likeĀ Centipede, Final Fantasy, Halo,Ā and more, this dynamic illustrated book shows what a huge role women have playedāand will continue to playāin the creation of video games.
With additional sidebars about other influential women in the industry, as well as a glossary and additional resources page,Ā Gamer GirlsĀ offers a look into the work and lives of influential pixel queens such as:Ā
- Roberta WilliamsĀ (one of the creators of the adventure genre)
- Mabel Addis MergardtĀ (the first person to write a video game)
- Muriel TramisĀ (the French "knight" of video games)
- Keiko ErikawaĀ (creator of the otome genre)
- Yoko ShimomuraĀ (composer forĀ Street Fighter,Ā Final Fantasy,Ā andĀ Kingdom Hearts)
- Rebecca HeinemanĀ (first national video game tournament champion)
- Danielle Bunten Berry (creator of M.U.L.E. and early advocate for multiplayer games)
- and more!
This book title, Gamer Girls (25 Women Who Built the Video Game Industry), ISBN: 9780762474561, by Mary Kenney, Salini Perera, published by Running Press (May 24, 2022) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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