A Parent's Guide to Computer Games [Paperback]

Craig Wessel (Author), Inc. The Stratos Group (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2000 | Series: Parent's Guide series

If parents are confused about computer games-if they don't know the difference between FPS or 3D RTS or even what those are-then this is the guide for them. Explaining everything that a responsible parent needs to know about computer games, this title touches on all aspects of gaming: the benefits and the limitations of the PC platform for games, the details of the computer and video game industry's rating system, why some First Person Shooters (FPS) are better than others, and what children can learn from a 3-D Real Time Strategy (3D RTS) game. The guide contains a comprehensive list of existing and upcoming computer title games, arranged by genre, publisher, and industry rating, as well as descriptions and suggestions regarding appropriate age groups.

Editorial Reviews

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...the best parent's guide to games to have ever been published...the only true and unbiased guide to games I have seen. -- Game Zone's

About the Author

Craig Wessel is the author of more than 20 computer and video game books and strategy guides. He lives in Hurst, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Mars Publishing, Inc.; 1st edition (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967512743
• ISBN-13: 978-0967512747
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,593,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Covers today's hot game titles, and best sellers, March 10, 2001

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This review is from: A Parent's Guide to Computer Games (Paperback)

Craig Wessel's A Parent's Guide To Computer Games is an ideal, comprehensive, "reader friendly" guide to computer games for Windows and Macintosh platforms. Game types and genres are identified, Internet-based games are examined, and the ESRB Rating System is discussed. A Parent's Guide To Computer Games also covers today's hot game titles, best sellers, and offers recommendations. The informative text is enhanced for parents with a glossary, ESRB ratings, and a list of additional resources for further study. A Parent's Guide To Computer Games is an invaluable, informative reference for any parent or caregiver concerned with the games kids play on their computers.