A Guide To Video Game Movies

A Guide To Video Game Movies by Christopher Carton


ISBN
9781399092173
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
224
Dimensions
210 x 297mm

Have you ever wondered if that game you love was made into a movie? Flip this book open and find out! Explore the fascinating journey of your favourite video games as they make their way to the silver screen! This comprehensive guide contains information on over forty big-screen adaptations of popular video games, including the histories of the series that inspired them. Covering four decades of movies, readers can learn about some of the most infamous movies in video game history, with genres such as horror, martial arts, comedy and children's animation ensuring there's plenty of trivia and analysis to keep gamers hooked. With nearly two-hundred full colour stills, posters and screenshots, the book is a go-to guide to discovering facts about some of the biggest box office hits and the most disappointing critical bombs in history.

From bizarre science fiction like Super Mario Bros. to the latest big budget releases like Monster Hunter, and dozens in between, A Guide to Video Game Movies should please film buffs and die-hard game fans alike. Whether you're looking for rousing blockbuster action, family-friendly entertainment or a late-night B-movie to laugh at with your friends, you're bound to find a movie to fit your taste. Put down your controller and grab your popcorn!

AUTHOR: Chris Carton was born into a family of movie and game lovers. He cut his teeth on Commodore 64 platformers and Amiga point-and-click adventures like the Monkey Island series and has loved video games ever since. He's also obsessed with cinema and movies of all genres. Chris was born in Galway but now lives in Cork, Ireland, with his wife and three kids, who he has bestowed his gaming passion upon!
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