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PlayStation is the hottest video-game platform going, and its $7 billion in annual sales now accounts for 23 percent of parent Sony's profits. In Revolutionaries at Sony, Reiji Asakura describes how this came about despite long odds and naysayers both within and without. Asakura gives all credit to Ken Kutaragi, a visionary executive engineer who recognized the possibilities when he first viewed Sony's revolutionary "System G" 3-D technology in 1984 and who still believes it has achieved only a fraction of its potential for launching "an entire world of computerized home entertainment." Asakura attributes much of the ongoing success to Kutaragi's reliance on more than "an engineer's point of view," noting that whenever he "came across an interesting idea, his thoughts quickly turned to how (it) could be successfully commercialized." Asakura, an economic and technology journalist based in Tokyo, is an unabashed cheerleader of the PlayStation and the people who created it, calling the product "a modern miracle" and Kutaragi "the hero of this book." But anyone curious about these incredibly popular games, which increasingly hook middle managers along with their children, should find the tale an interesting one. --Howard Rothman

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"I wanted to prove that even regular company employeesno, especially regular company employeescould build a venture of this scale with superb technology, superb concepts, and superb colleagues."Ken Kutaragi, "The Father of the Sony PlayStation".

Here, for the first time ever, is the authorized story of Ken Kutaragi, the vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment whose successful campaign to dominate the gaming industry with 1994's PlayStation has become the stuff of modern business and technological legend.

A priceless analysis of technical, marketing, and over-all business strategies and a riveting saga of ambition, determination, and extraordinary vision, Revolutionaries at Sony is a rare and enthralling true-life account that reads like a work of masterful suspense fiction.

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1.		Revolutionaries at Sony: The Making of the Sony Playstation and The Visionaries Who Conquered The World of Video Games Editorial Reviews Amazon.com PlayStation is the hottest video-game platform going, and its $7 billion in annual sales now accounts for 23 percent of parent Sony's profits. In Revolutionaries at Sony, Reiji Asakura describes how this came about despite long odds and naysayers both within and without. Asakura gives all credit to Ken Kutaragi, a visionary executive engineer who recognized the possibilities when he first viewed Sony's revolutionary "System G" 3-D technology in 1984 and who still believes it has achieved only a fraction of its potential for launching "an entire world of computerized home entertainment." Asakura attributes much of the ongoing success to Kutaragi's reliance on more than "an engineer's point of view," noting that whenever he "came across an interesting idea, his thoughts quickly turned to how (it) could be successfully commercialized." Asakura, an economic and technology journalist based in Tokyo, is an unabashed cheerleader of the PlayStation and the people who created it, calling the product "a modern miracle" and Kutaragi "the hero of this book." But anyone curious about these incredibly popular games, which increasingly hook middle managers along with their children, should find the tale an interesting one. --Howard Rothman Book Description "I wanted to prove that even regular company employeesno, especially regular company employeescould build a venture of this scale with superb technology, superb concepts, and superb colleagues."Ken Kutaragi, "The Father of the Sony PlayStation". Here, for the first time ever, is the authorized story of Ken Kutaragi, the vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment whose successful campaign to dominate the gaming industry with 1994's PlayStation has become the stuff of modern business and technological legend. A priceless analysis of technical, marketing, and over-all business strategies and a riveting saga of ambition, determination, and extraordinary vision, Revolutionaries at Sony is a rare and enthralling true-life account that reads like a work of masterful suspense fiction. See all Editorial Reviews (8)
2.		PlayStation 2 for Dummies With its Internet port, DVD player, and computing muscle -- not to mention its next-generation graphics -- Sony Playstation 2 is today's hottest entertainment platform. Written by the experts at GamePro magazine, this friendly guide shows you how to have more fun with Playstation 2, from the inside scoop on gaming techniques and video applications to a game directory complete with tips, tricks, and cheats. (5)
3.		Sony Playstation 2: The Unauthorized Guide The future of videogames has arrived-now get the most out of it! The new Sony Playstation 2 is a marvel of modern technology. Aside from providing the most intense videogame graphics on the market, the PS2 can play DVDs, link you up to the Internet, and allow you to play both the newer PS2 games and your favorite classics. With so many possibilities, where do you start? Playstation 2: The Unofficial Guide helps you navigate the vast, electrifying world of Playstation 2, from maximizing your multi-functioning console, to providing awesome tips, hints, and tricks for mastering the newest Playstation games, as well as ways to win at your favorite classics. You'll also find dozens of reviews, guides, and ratings for sports, adventure, and role-playing games, plus a whole lot more-all written in simple, player-friendly language. (10)
4.		Playstation Nation: Protect Your Child from Video Game Addiction Authors Olivia and Kurt Bruner give parents what they need to know to save their kids from addiction to video games--before and after exposure.One out of five kids becomes addicted to computer and video games, which are becoming increasingly more violent and are linked to violent and self-destructive behavior. The video industry continues to raise its revenue projections (expected to reach $33 billion by 2008) with the creation of newer, more advanced, and more addictive games, putting more children at risk. Spurred on by the patterns of addiction they saw developing in their own son, Olivia and Kurt Bruner arm other parents with hard facts about addiction and share personal stories of video game addicts to help parents identify the warning signs in their own children. About the Author Olivia and Kurt Bruner live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (4)
5.		Resistance: Fall of Man Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature) (Bradygames Signature) BradyGames’ Resistance: Fall of Man Signature Series Guide includes the following: A complete walkthrough of the entire game. In-depth area maps. Detailed listing of available items and equipment. Expert boss strategies. Tactics for each mode of gameplay. Signature Series guide features bonus foldout and more! Platform: PlayStation 3 Genre: Shooters This product is available for sale in North America only. (3)
6.		Folklore Official Strategy Guide (Bradygames Strategy Guides) Discover the Mystery... Play as Ellen, a young girl in search of her mother; or Keats, a reporter searching for the truth, as they follow separate paths that lead behind the shadows of our world. Unravel the mystery and cross-over into worlds of fantasy--anddarkness. Are you prepared? Two Complete Walkthroughs Ellen and Keats have separate paths throughout an entwined story. This guide provides full coverage of both! Exhaustive Bestiary Capture an enemy’s soul to gain their powers and expand them. The comprehensive bestiary includes the statistics for all the creatures as enemies--and as valuable friends in battle. Costume Gallery Expand the breadth of your abilities as you uncover Cloaks granting potent powers. Region Maps Maps provide details for both walkthroughs for Keats and Ellen. Find critical paths to finish tasks and find hidden characters. Platform: PlayStation 3 Genre: Action/Adventure This product is available for sale in North America only. (34)
7.		Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas(tm) Official Strategy Guide (Signature) BradyGames' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Strategy Guide includes the following: THE MISSIONS: We ll guide you through three cities, a sprawling wilderness, and loads of action. Where to go, who to meet, and what to do to earn the most cash and respect. THE MAPS: The most complete visual reference for San Andreas. Each city and territory is charted to detail every square mile. Find everything. THE EXTRAS: The missions are just the beginning. We reveal a lifetime of diversions by covering all the odd jobs, extra missions, Unique Jumps, and Bonus Items San Andreas has to offer. THE VEHICLES: A virtual showroom of every mode of transportation at your disposal. THE SECRETS: Every city has its hidden spots that only the locals know about. We show you where they are. Find every gang tag, collect every oyster and horseshoe, snap every photo-op, launch every stunt jump, locate extra power-ups, and more! BONUS FOLD-OUT: Required Odd Jobs Map! Platform: PlayStation 2 Genre: Action/Adventure This product is available for sale worldwide. About the Author Take Two Interactive Software, Inc., headquartered in New York City, is an integrated global developer, marketer, distributor, and publisher of interactive entertainment software games and accessories for the PC, PlayStation®, PlayStation®2, Xbox , Nintendo Game Boy Color, Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Game Boy Advance. The Company publishes and develops products through various wholly owned subsidiaries including: Rockstar Games, Rockstar North, Gotham Games, Gathering of Developers, TalonSoft, Joytech, PopTop, and Global Star. The Company maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Vienna, Copenhagen, Milan, Sydney and Auckland. Take-Two's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com. (54)
8.		Kingdom Hearts Official Strategy Guide BradyGames' Kingdom Hearts Official Strategy Guide provides an all-inclusive walkthrough to help players successfully seal all the worlds, and area maps of each world that illustrate all key items. Hidden U.S. bosses, including Sephiroth, are revealed! Complete mini-game coverage of 99 Dalmatians, Jungle Slider, Mushrooms, and many more. The Gummi Garage shows gamers the ins-and-outs of building their own gummi ships. Exhaustive inventory and item lists. Plus-a bestiary, trinity locations, and magic spells. This Signature Series guide features a special cover treatement, bonus content, and a Sticker Activity Journal, to help players track their progress in the 99 Dalmatians mini-game. Gamers won't miss a single Trinity Mark with this cool poster! From the Back Cover BradyGames' Kingdom Hearts Official Strategy Guide provides an all-inclusive walkthrough to help players successfully seal all the worlds, and area maps of each world that illustrate all key items. Hidden U.S. bosses, including Sephiroth, are revealed! Complete mini-game coverage of 99 Dalmatians, Jungle Slider, Mushrooms, and many more. The Gummi Garage shows gamers the ins-and-outs of building their own gummi ships. Exhaustive inventory and item lists. Plus-a bestiary, trinity locations, and magic spells. This Signature Series guide features a special cover treatement, bonus content, and a Sticker Activity Journal, to help players track their progress in the 99 Dalmatians mini-game. Gamers won't miss a single Trinity Mark with this cool poster! See all Editorial Reviews (7)
9.		Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) Secret Content •Alternative Routes •Easter Eggs •Hidden Cut-scenes •Secret Items •Game Completion Rewards Maps •Complete Annotated Maps. Walkthrough The Walkthrough (written for the extreme difficulty level and therefore covers all settings) leads you through the entire game covering all optional tasks and secrets. The guide also features short “Flashback” box-outs that briefly introduce characters as they appear in the storyline. Developed on-site at Kojima Productions in Tokyo, this complete guide has dedicated chapters on Basics, Controls, Items, Weapons, Camouflage, Enemies, Secrets and Metal Gear Online. Contains original and exclusive artwork. (3)
10.		DRAGONBALL Z ULTIMATE BATTLE 22 (SONY PLAYSTATION CD-ROM VIDEO GAME VERSION, COMPLETE SET, COMES WITH CASE, GAME, AND INSTRUCTIONS) (DRAGONBALL Z ULTIMATE BATTLE 22 (SONY PLAYSTATION CD-ROM VIDEO GAME VERSION, COMPLETE SET, COMES WITH CASE, GAME, AND INSTRUCTIONS), DRAGONBALL Z ULTIMATE BATTLE 22 (SONY PLAYSTATION CD-ROM VIDEO GAME VERSION, COMPLETE SET, COMES WITH CASE, GAME, AND INSTRUCTIONS)) THIS IS THE VIDEOGAME VERSION FOR SONY PLAYSTATION. (2)
11.		Max Payne Official Strategy Guide for PlayStation 2 & XBox BradyGames Max Payne Official Strategy Guide for PlayStation 2 provides detailed strategies for the main chapters and multiple levels of the game. Comprehensive walkthrough including in-depth coverage of weapons and enemies. Secrets and cheats revealed to uncover mysteries for scenarios in the game. Tips on maximizing the benefits of "bullet time". From the Back Cover BradyGames Max Payne Official Strategy Guide for PlayStation 2 provides detailed strategies for the main chapters and multiple levels of the game. Comprehensive walkthrough including in-depth coverage of weapons and enemies. Secrets and cheats revealed to uncover mysteries for scenarios in the game. Tips on maximizing the benefits of "bullet time". See all Editorial Reviews (8)
12.		The Book of Games Volume 2: The Ultimate Reference on PC & Video Games (Book of Games series) Editorial Reviews Review "The passion behind great games is matched by the dedication and thoroughness that was devoted to Book of Games Volume 2, a fantastic work." —Trip Hawkins, founder, Electronic Arts and Digital Chocolate (5)