I’ve organized one other run of my e-book Missile Commander, simply in time for Black Friday and naturally Christmas! Feedback so far has been universally constructive and I wish to thank everybody who has supported the undertaking so far.
To rejoice this new 2022 run, I’m including a few issues to the bundle – each new purchaser will obtain:
- Limited version postcards – every that includes hi-resolution pictures referring to Missile Command
- Access to extra unique digital content material! This is the whole lot that didn’t make the ultimate edit of the e-book – extra pictures, information and movies.
Missile Commander takes a deep dive into the event of Atari’s arcade title Missile Command – from soup to nuts – how the thought for the sport happened, the way it was developed, what went into the cupboard design, proper by means of to its launch out onto the arcade flooring internationally – all informed by means of the eyes and recollections of the crew concerned at Atari’s Coin-Op division. It incudes a great deal of beforehand unseen pictures, quotes and closely researched element.
It additionally tells the story of how I achieved the Guinness World Record on the sport – from enjoying as a child in native arcades again within the day, by means of to reaching the world document in 2006, with tales and anecdotes alongside the best way. Oh, and also you’ll additionally get to study extra about ‘Mr Awesome’, Roy Shildt.
This shouldn’t be a espresso desk model, shiny retro gaming flick by means of e-book. It’s a full-length, detailed hardback e-book printed on high quality 104 gsm paper – 77,000 phrases spanning 267 pages – chock stuffed with details and data you gained’t have learn elsewhere. There are 57 color pictures to help the dialogue, many beforehand unpublished, together with a number of surprises for the collectors and gaming historians on the market. In brief, for those who take pleasure in this weblog and basic arcade gaming usually, and “old” Atari coin op historical past, then this will likely be proper up your avenue. Lots of beforehand unknown element in regards to the recreation’s growth is revealed.
Shipping is free to just about wherever on this planet and all copies are signed by the writer.
A definitive account of the making of Missile Command, the e-book is a love letter to the 80s and a celebration of one in all Atari’s most revered basic arcade titles and I can’t wait so that you can learn it.
Numbers on this run are restricted, so seize your copy now (or get your different half to order it for you for Xmas!)
Order your signed copy in the present day and get free transport, restricted version postcards and unique digital content material:
PayPal and all main playing cards are accepted.
Thanks to your help and pleased holidays!
Tony
P.S. If you’ve beforehand ordered and skim Missile Commander – thanks! Do drop me a line right here along with your title and I’ll ship you the entry hyperlink to the digital content material.
