Bibliograph

The awesome inner workings of video games, Arie Kaplan

Type

Label

The awesome inner workings of video games, Arie Kaplan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

009-012

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The awesome inner workings of video games

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

826458562

Responsibility statement

Arie Kaplan

Series statement

Shock zone games and gamers

Summary

"Ever wondered what's inside the plastic of your video game console but don't want to crack it open to find out? Crack open this book instead! You'll learn what computer code looks like, how a game console's "brain" makes decisions, and how its memory allows you to return to play each day without starting from scratch."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Under the hood -- The brains of the operation -- A software kernel that really pops! -- Writing in code -- Revving up the game engine -- Where games live -- A great memory -- From console to TV -- Pushing the game's buttons -- Tapped out! -- A player in motion -- Breakthroughs in game technology

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification