BEAT 'EM UP: THE UNOFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE GENRE - VOL. 1

Darren Hupke

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Beat ’Em Up: The Unofficial History of the Genre – Volume 1 is Darren Hupke’s 250-plus–page tribute to the side-scrolling brawlers that ruled arcades and living rooms alike. The opening installment in a planned multi-volume series, this book draws on classic magazine coverage, developer interviews, fan archives, and meticulous playthroughs—complete with freshly captured screenshots, level maps, and character bios.

Produced by a lifelong fan for fellow enthusiasts, Beat ’Em Up delivers a curated, high-quality exploration of what made these games special and sets the stage for forthcoming volumes on other icons.

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PUBLICATION DETAILS

LANGUAGE	BINDING	EDITION	ISBN	YEAR	PAGES
English	Hardcover		TBD	2025	250

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Beat 'Em Up: The Unofficial History of the Genre Volume 1

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