From the cartoony competition of Fortnite to the engaging stories of The Legend of Zelda and the high-speed action of Sonic the Hedgehog, the most popular video game franchises attract millions of players and make their mark on pop culture. Essential Library of Video Games explores how these top games were created, how they have evolved in sequels and updates, and what place they hold in the gaming landscape today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.