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Racing the Beam

The Atari Video Computer System
Book • 2009
Racing the Beam provides an in-depth analysis of the Atari VCS, focusing on its technical challenges and cultural significance.

The book examines how the console's limitations influenced game design and innovation, highlighting key titles like Combat, Adventure, and Yars' Revenge.

It offers insights into the platform's role in shaping the video game industry.

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as a book about the constraints of Atari hardware on video game design.
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