Tale of Two Halves: The History of Football Video Games offers a deep dive into the evolution of football video games over the years. Published by Bitmap Books in October 2024, this hardcover edition spans 628 pages and measures 250 mm x 250 mm. The book covers the development and cultural significance of football video games, exploring key milestones in the genres history. It features insights from influential figures in the gaming world, including Mark Cerny, the creator of Marble Madness and chief architect of the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, developer siblings Ste and John Pickford, Tim Schafer and Ron Gilbert, famous for their work on point-and-click adventures, and Yasuyuki Oda, a producer at SNK. Part of Bitmap Books' series on retro gaming, Tale of Two Halves is a visually stunning and detailed examination of football video games, making it an essential read for enthusiasts and researchers interested in the genres legacy.
