Arcade Video Games: Van Computer Space tot heden

Arcade Video Games book

Author: Peter Smets
Year: 2007
Pages:196 pages, hardcover

This book is probably the only dutch book in existance that gives an overview of all arcade video games.
It starts with Computer Space and Pong, and lists most known games, ending in 2007 with machines such as House of the dead 4 and Time Crisis 4.

The content is a bit similar to the english Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games. Peters book however provides much more information. It's not just a list of games and pretty pictures, for each game he provides a whole description of the gameplay, some technical information and what's special about each machine.

There are many pictures of the cabinets (both in standup and deluxe version, flyers, and much more). Paper quality is a bit less, one would expect thick glossy pages in this style of book.

This book was self-published via lulu.com. I'm not sure if it's available anymore. The author has succeeded in turning his hobby into a business and repairs pinball and arcade machines. Peter can be contacted at www.arcadia-amusements.com/

Arcade Video Games book

Arcade Video Games book

Arcade Video Games book