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The Rise and Fall of SEGA: Enhanced Edition

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By: Sam Pettus
Narrated by: Tom Racine
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Starting with its humble beginnings in the 1950s and ending with its swan-song, the Dreamcast, in the early 2000s, this is the complete history of Sega as a console maker. Before home computers and video game consoles, before the Internet and social networking, and before motion controls and smartphones, there was Sega. Destined to fade into obscurity over time, Sega would help revolutionize and change video games, computers and how we interact with them, and the Internet as we know it. Riding the cutting edge of technology at every step, only to rise too close to the sun and plummet, Sega would eventually change the face of entertainment, but it's the story of how it got there that's all the fun. So take a ride, experience history, and enjoy learning about one of the greatest and most influential companies of all time. Complete with system specifications, feature and marketing descriptions, unusual factoids, and now enhanced Europe-specific details, exclusive interviews, and more make this the definitive history of Sega available. Listen and learn about the company that holds a special place in every gamer's heart. Funded on Kickstarter.

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The greatest nostalgic journey I could have asked for, great story, great narration. Thank you.

excellent story, excellent company.

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I learned so much about sega I didn't know and would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about the companies past

informative

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this was really interesting. It focuses mostly on the 90s golden age of Sega, but also talks about the origins and early days enough that you can get an idea of who sega was. it's genuinely fascinating and worth listening to if you have an interest in retro gaming and that world

a really fascinating deep dive into Sega

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Unlike other reviewers I really enjoyed this book. The narration isn’t too bad and it’s packed with interesting facts and history.

Anyone with an interest in technology and video games is sure to enjoy. Finished this in just over a week, found it that compelling!

Very informative and interesting

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The sega story is an amazing story but this book is not the way to absorb it. I gave it two hours but it couldn’t hold my attention. Boring narration and absolutely no storytelling skill in the writing. Not recommended.

Reader is like a lecturer of a boring topic

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