Sure, we can rely on wikis for information, but there`s nothing like holding a glossy manual you can read over and over again.
For some of us, getting a new game we`d wanted for a long time was life-changing. The new-game smell, holding it in your hand, just the sheer fact that it existed, and it was yours — it was a magical feeling. I often inspected every inch of the box art, and pored over the manual for hours, even bringing it to school to read during lunch.
But kids today see fewer opportunities to appreciate the wonder that is the video game manual. With modern games, these little booklets have become rarer, and game boxes feel lighter than ever. It seems as though Nintendo, especially, has all but given up on the craft that is video game manuals. If this continues, a beloved part of the video game experience may just be lost forever.
Manuals and their purpose
Video game manuals provide information on how to operate the game with the controller, general goals for the pl...
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