Racing the Beam: The Atari Video Computer System (Platform Studies)
Racing the Beam examines the Atari Video Computer System through the framework of platform studies. Nick Montfort and Ian Bogost explore how the system’s technology, software, and design constraints shaped video games, offering readers a focused perspective on an important platform in computing and game history.
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Racing the Beam examines the Atari Video Computer System as a technological and cultural platform.
Nick Montfort and Ian Bogost use the platform studies approach to consider the relationship between hardware, software, and video game design.
The book offers a focused look at the systems and constraints underlying an influential video game platform.
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