Defending the galaxy: The complete guide to videogaming

Defending the Galaxy was first published in 1982. It was unique, combining facts about the most popular arcade games with the gaming lifestyle. Now it's back, for all you Donkey Kong (movie) fans to find out how it all began.

Galaxy lists Donkey Kong high score, theme music, its place on the evolution tree, and more. It also shows how to improve your life: "Without video games what would you do with your time? Could you defend your planet from destruction? Could you save a princess from a mighty ape? Could you get your frog to cross a busy highway? With no such challenge, your life would have no meaning.

Now, 25 years later, it's even more fun to read.