Narrative Histories: The Industry Chronicles

This collection focuses on the narrative side of the video game industry. Moving beyond technical specifications, these stories explore corporate rivalries, visionary creators, and the high-stakes gambles that defined the industry. From the marketing wars of the 90s to the rise of global empires, these books read like novels while documenting history.

Some books may be added from time to time.

Last update : 10.02.2026

Cover	Title	Author	Publisher	Language	ISBN	Support	Comments
	Console Wars - Tome 1 : Sega fait ce que Nintendo ne fait pas	Blake J. Harris	Pix'n Love	French	978-2371880481	Physical, EPUB	Focuses on Tom Kalinske and Sega of America's rise against Nintendo's dominance.
	Console Wars - Tome 2 : La guerre des mondes	Blake J. Harris	Pix'n Love	French	978-2371880535	Physical, EPUB	Concludes the battle between the 16-bit giants and the transition to the 32-bit era.
	Génération SEGA - Vol. 1 : Les années arcade et Master System	Régis Monterrin	Omaké Books	French	978-2379890185	Physical	A detailed look at Sega's origins, arcade roots, and its first home console efforts.
	Génération SEGA - Vol. 2 : L'ère 16 bits (Mega Drive)	Régis Monterrin	Omaké Books	French	978-2379891168	Physical	Focuses on the peak of Sega's popularity during the 16-bit revolution.
	Commodore: The Inside Story	David Pleasance	Thistle Publishing	English	978-1786080912	Physical, Kindle	Written by a former MD of Commodore UK, offering a raw look at the company's rise and fall.
	Game Over: Press Start to Continue	Bernardo de Paula	Universe	English	978-0789311351	Physical	A visual history that uses iconography and graphics to tell the story of gaming's evolution.
	The Complete History of Computer and Video Games	P. Glancey, D. Kelsall, P. Davies	Carlton Books	English	978-1853752223	Physical	Publié en 1996, ce livre offre une vue d'ensemble richement illustrée de l'ère pré-3D.
	Commodore: The Amiga Years	Brian Bagnall	Variant Press	English	978-0973864984	Physical, Kindle	A detailed narrative based on original interviews, covering the technical development of the Amiga and the internal struggles at Commodore.