Commodore 64 Games Book 2

Cover of Commodore 64 Games Book 2 by Gregg Barnett
Year: 2022
Language: en
Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781789829624
Dimensions:
Height: 9 inches
Length: 6 inches
Weight: 0.6503636729 pounds
Width: 0.45 inches
Dewey Decimal: 794.8/028/55365
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Commodore 64 Games Book 2 by Gregg Barnett is a reproduction of a classic title first published in 1984, now presented by Acorn Books Publishing Company on March 16, 2022. This edition spans 196 pages and is available in English. The book serves as a guide for Commodore 64 owners, focusing on programming and game development, making it accessible for those new to computer programming.

Readers will discover 30 original games designed specifically for the Commodore 64, featuring a variety of genres including arcade and strategy games. Each game is structured to facilitate learning programming skills, with tools like CHEXSUM to simplify the coding process. This edition is part of Acorn Books’ Retro Reproduction Series, which aims to preserve and share classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s, appealing to enthusiasts of retro computing and programming history.


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First published in 1984, this was the second in Melbourne House’s series of books that aimed to help owners of the much-loved Commodore 64 learn more about their machines, including how to program a range of games. For many readers, the C64 would be the first computer they would ever have experienced, meaning the book had a very important job to do – introducing people to the very concept of computer programming.

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As the original publisher Melbourne House wrote:

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your micro…

By popular demand here’s 30 more exciting, original games for your Commodore 64.

Every game is new! And every game has been specifically designed with easy-to-understand sub-structures so you learn programming skills as you go.

There’s arcade games, strategy games and games you can modify and develop yourself. And with CHEXSUM, typing in is easier, and mistakes are quickly located.

Commodore 64 owners – see if you can keep up with the latest release from the Commodore 64 Games experts.

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Acorn Books is proud to present its Retro Reproduction Series, a collection of classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s, lovingly reproduced in the 21st century. From standards of programming reference no self-respecting microcomputer user would want to be without, to obscure works not found in print anywhere else, these modern reprints are perfect for any connoisseur of retro computing.

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“Commodore 64 Games Book 2” is credited to Gregg Barnett.
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Publisher: Acorn Books Publishing Company, Incorporated. Year: 2022.
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ISBN-13: 9781789829624.
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Language: en. Pages: 196.

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