“Kalinske said. “I’ve just been trying to take some time to myself and figure things out a little.” “Ah, yes,” Nakayama said. “But don’t you know that this is why I called?” Then, right there in the middle of Kalinske’s… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share Image
“This task was given to Shigeru Miyamoto, a floppy-haired first-time game designer who idealistically believed that videogames should be treated with the same respect… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“There was no such thing as a magic touch, and it wouldn’t have mattered if there were, because the only thing it takes to… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“These people were highly talented and certainly not lazy, but deep down they weren’t as interested in winning as they were in not losing.” — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“Kalinske then described what made the videogame industry unique, what made it superbly unpredictable, and what tomorrow might or might not bring. But along… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“Are you honestly going to let these people keep turning in something they bought in 1987 for the rest of their lives?” “Well,” someone… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“Kalinske wanted Sonic to become an instantly recognizable cultural icon who could define the decade and eventually grow into a multibillion-dollar intellectual property that… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“By 1990, only 15 percent of households owned a personal computer, while nearly 30 percent owned an NES.” — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“Kalinske said. “I’ve just been trying to take some time to myself and figure things out a little.” “Ah, yes,” Nakayama said. “But don’t… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“Console Wars is a narrative account based on information obtained from hundreds of interviews. Re-creating a story of this nature, which draws from the… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“An individual can donate money to help support a cause, but an ambitious company can actually cause a shift in the global conversation.” — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“hand you were dealt.” “I know,” Katz said, nodding. “I did. And look how far away we—sorry, you are from even being a blip… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“What Goodby unveiled at the Crowne Plaza was unlike anything Kalinske and his colleagues had ever seen before. Quick cuts. Crazy zooms. Wild camera… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
“represents the only thing that a player cares about when he’s locked into a game. Shut off the real world, dive into the game… — Blake J. Harris Copy Share
