CONTENTS Page 4 Welcome to the Arcade Page 6 Data File Platform Games Fact File Super Mario Bros Page 8 Page 10 Tech Talk Fact File Sonic MANIA Page 12 Timeline of Platform Games Page 14 Page 16 Fact File Runner3 Page 18 Get Your Game On Page 20 Fact File LittleBigPlanet 3 Page 22 Console Profile Nintendo Page 24 Fact File Starbound Page 26 Pro Talk Page 28 WORK AND PLAY Page 30 LEARNING MORE Page 31 Glossary Page 32 Index
WELCOME TO THE ARCADE Have you got ninja-like reflexes superhuman shooting skills and really nimble thumbs Then you were made to win at platform games You’ve probably already played a bit and maybe you’re pretty good but this gaming guide will level up your knowledge to take you from a beginner to a know-it-all in no time So fire up your joystick and get comfy It’s time to get your game on Hey new player I LOVE gaming Let’s find out all we can about platform games We can use the Arcade it’s a supercomputer and it’s really cool Are you ready Let’s go 4
Let’s start with the basics A video game is an electronic game that needs a player that’s you to use a device to make stuff happen on a screen Usually that screen is on a television or a personal computer PC but you can play games on smartphones handheld gaming devices or tablets To play on your television you will need a console There are many types of video games from thrilling sports games to battle royale games that will see you risking your virtual life There is something for everyone in a video game We have a lot of running and jumping ahead of us Are you ready Okay Arcade let’s begin Player One Ready ARCADE 5
