Power-up
Chris Kohler
Reading Time
at 250 WPM5h 36m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 5h 36m to read Power-up.
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Power-up
by Chris Kohler
Published
2016
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
Pages
336
ISBN-13
9780486816425
Description
"'Chris Kohler brings the passionate intensity of a hardcore fan to his writing, but he also has the background knowledge and the critical facilities to explore video games as an industry, as a medium, and as a cultural phenomenon.' -- Wired. Why are Japanese video games a worldwide sensation? This enjoyable and informative survey explores the reasons, starting with how Japanese developers raised the medium to an art form. The book also traces the ways in which the developers' ideas infused popular culture beyond the gaming world. Interviews, anecdotes, and personal accounts offer insights from giants of the industry, including Shigeru Miyamoto, Hideo Kojima, and others involved in the creation of Donkey Kong, Mario, Pokemon, and other games. This revised edition includes updated material throughout the book as well as a new final chapter"--
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Power-up?
This edition of Power-up has approximately 336 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Power-up?
For most readers, Power-up typically takes between 7h 0m and 4h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Power-up?
The estimated word count for Power-up is approximately 84,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Power-up?
Power-up was written by Chris Kohler.
When was Power-up published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.