Books like Pac-Man by John D. Mulliken

This book is a history of the Video Game Industry, from types of electronic entertainment that were available before video games, to the improvements up until the year 2001. It begins with a look at the origins of Pinball, and other novelty games, then on to games that were played on giant computers, and then finally to the invention of the Video game, and the growth of the industry. Each section has many quotes from people involved with the creation, design, or field of video games. At the center of the book is a 18 pages of of black and white photos of the various people and events mentioned. It also details the video game influences of video games into the cultures of the world, from movies to cereal boxes and toys. This book was originally released in the year 2000 under the title "The First Quarter: A 25-Year History of Video Games," without Chapter 30, the 'Time Line', and the "Index". Two editions almost identical, except the name of the publisher are known to exist. In these the publisher, on the Title-Copyright page, the spine and reverse cover of the book, have different names while the rest of the book is identical, including the same ISBN.

A practical guide for aspiring and established video game professionals, covering design, programming, support, and industry careers.

This is a tips, hints, and strategy book to the arcade video game, "Pac-Man." It has three pages of screen illustration mapping out three different routes through the mazes the reader can use. The first half has strategies for the arcade version, while the second half details the home Atari Video Computer System (VCS) version. The final section of the book is a quiz on the information mentioned in the book. It is a staple bound paperback.

A practical guide for mastering Pac‑Man and its related titles, offering maze‑mapping, score‑maximizing strategies, and coverage of arcade, console, and portable versions including Ms. Pac‑Man and Atari releases.