A brilliant, mind-bending encounter with the world’s fastest growing form of entertainment. Video games are played by people of all ages and make more money than the movie industry. Game player, designer and critic Pippin Barr invites readers to unravel the stories behind video games, experience the issues that surround them and learn the techniques for playing them. ‘Passionate, insightful and full of easy charm, this smart, informative, funny guide to the gaming world is a great read for ardent fans, the uninitiated and sceptics alike’ - Derek Lockwood, Worldwide Director of Design, Saatchi and Saatchi ‘The perfect introduction to a global movement becoming ever more influential and all-consuming’ - Toby Laing, Fat Freddy’s Drop