This is a big thick book full of colour pictures of game characters. Gaminghistory-wise it's lacking in parts, but what is there is great to look at.If you like games and computer artwork then you'll love looking at thisbook. If you're looking to read something about game characters or games atall, I'd recommend the Ultimate history of videogames by steven kentinstead. Or buy both, and have the pictures in one and the writing in theother.