From unforgettable classics such as Donkey Kong and Space Invaders to such modern phenomena as Grand Theft Auto and Wii Sports--the genuine masterpieces of computer games Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Sonic the Hedgehog, Prince of Persia--computer games have been drawing people in for decades. But which of the vast array are true classics worth becoming addicted to? From the halcyon days of pixilated, one-dimensional blobs charging around a maze to escape from ghosts, to contemporary fully interactive adventures, computer games expert Steve Bowden analyzes the 100 games that comprise his shortlist. Both nostalgic players with a penchant for Atari or whether Mario Kart fanatics who revel in the thrill of the race in Mario Kart will find something they love in this fun and informative book.