GAMERS: GHOSTS IN THE MACHINE

Mel Croucher

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Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine is a captivating collection of true stories by legendary UK game developer Mel Croucher, chronicling the lives and legacies of twenty pioneers who helped shape the video game industry. Told in their own words “from beyond the grave,” these vivid accounts reveal the genius, passion, and personal struggles behind the creation of gaming’s most iconic platforms and titles.

From the Spectrum to the Sega Dreamcast, from Atari to Xbox, Croucher draws on a lifetime in the business to paint an unflinching portrait of the people behind the machines—through stories of innovation, addiction, joy, heartbreak, and even murder. Packed with photographs, diagrams, and behind-the-scenes revelations, Gamers is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the human side of digital entertainment.

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LANGUAGE	BINDING	EDITION	ISBN	YEAR	PAGES
English	Paperback		TBD	2026	240

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Gamers: Ghosts In The Machine

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