A richly told origin story of gaming’s fastest growing medium.


Replay by Tristan Donovan offers a compelling account of the unconventional origins and rapid evolution of video games, widely regarded as the most significant new form of entertainment since television. Drawing on extensive research and more than 140 exclusive interviews with influential figures from gaming’s past, the book traces how the creative ambitions of early game designers helped shape an entirely new medium.

Through first-hand perspectives and detailed historical context, Replay chronicles the rise of video games from experimental beginnings to a global cultural force, highlighting the people, ideas, and moments that transformed gaming into one of the world’s most popular and dynamic art forms.

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