LONDON, UK - 17 OCTOBER, 2024 – Bitmap Books is proud to announce that A Tale of Two Halves: The History of Football Video Games, is now available! Football-loving gamers can choose between the Standard Edition priced at £34.99 (or regional equivalent) and a limited run Captain’s Edition priced at £44.99 (or regional equivalent), available to purchase now. Penned by renowned football games historian Richard Moss, this stunning volume explores the evolution of football games across four decades, featuring 400 titles spanning 2D classics and cutting-edge 3D simulations.
Download A Tale of Two Halves official book images, here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kcp4n9xhjbx4fkjuth9f0/AMpJwd80zB3PJ7ZXi1RPlxg?rlkey=orfqxuoy8igwku36l4hh3l862&e=1&dl=0
A Tale of Two Halves takes readers on a captivating journey, featuring expert analysis on beloved titles like Sensible Soccer, Kick Off, Match Day, FIFA, Pro Evolution Soccer, Championship Manager, and Football Manager, the book showcases the vast creative interpretations of the beautiful game across generations. Moss' deep dive delivers a detailed, nostalgic, and insightful look at the genre’s evolution.
The book also includes exclusive interviews with legendary developers like Andrew Prime (Ultimate Soccer Manager), Marc Aubanel (FIFA International Soccer), and Kevin Toms (Football Manager), providing unique, behind-the-scenes insights into the making of football’s most iconic games.
Both the Standard Edition and the collector’s Captain’s Edition reflect Bitmap Books' signature high-quality finish, evident in every detail, from its striking visuals to unique football-themed touches, like the boot lace bookmark. The Captain’s Edition also includes a heavy-duty, foil-blocked slipcase with a fabric armband, paying tribute to the legendary captains of football history. This collector's edition is limited to just 1,000 copies and will never be reprinted, making it a must-have for dedicated collectors.
Get your copy today!
Standard Edition: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves
Captain’s Edition: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves-captains-edition
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About Bitmap Books: Founded in 2014 by Sam Dyer, Bitmap Books is a design-led publisher dedicated to producing the highest quality, most visually splendid gaming books ever produced. Renowned for their attention to detail and collaboration with influential outfits, like SEGA, SNK and Atari, as well as industry veterans, including: Mark Cerny, creator of Marble Madness and chief architect of the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, legendary developer siblings Ste and John Pickford, point-and-click trailblazers Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert, esteemed SNK producer Yasuyuki Oda, and many more, Bitmap Books celebrates the software, hardware, developers, and studios that shaped the games industry and is committed to preserving and sharing the rich history of video games through exceptional design and storytelling. For more information, please visit: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/pages/our-story
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