An Interview with Sam Dyer | GamesYouLoved

Sam Dyer has recently launched is newsest Kickstarter campaign which is live now at www.smsbook.co.uk , and as we speak the campaign has already been funded and is on its way to hitting £100k and another superb stretch goal.

We fired a handful of questions at Sam and got some pretty intresting answers and a little more insight into what goes on now Bitmap Books is doing so well.

1. Why the Master System in your book range?

I tend to immerse myself within the given system during the development of any book. It’s hard to say how you feel because you’re so 100% focussed on the task and the main focus is meeting a set deadline. It’s not until the book is finished that you can take a step back and feel proud and have a sense of achievement.

For me, it feels British. Everyone I knew had a Master System as their first console after discarding their 8 bit home computer. In Britain, we really embraced the Master System and it feels like part of our culture. I also love the visual look of the games. Nintendo fans will disagree but it has superior graphics that the NES that were brighter more defined in some games. It has a mall but varied library of games with tons of arcade conversions that on the whole were pretty impressive. Back in 1987, to be able to play a version on Hang-On or Space Harrier in your front room, was a huge deal.

7. When you first had the idea for the books has the idea changed much over the years?

Always. It’s a constant balancing act between the current book, future books, design freelance and being a good husband/father. I always try to get the balance right!

10. What’s next for Bitmap Books! hint !?

We’re launching The Art of Point-and-click Adventure games in early September. Although it’s unconfirmed, I’d very much like to follow the Master System book up with a Mega Drive/Genesis visual compendium.

Thanks Sam!