Speedrunning Interviews with the Quickest Gamers |
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| Author:
| Snyder, David |
| Series title: | Studies in Gaming Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4766-7080-5 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2017 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.99USD $2.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.