Audiobooks by Steven L. Kent

[German] - Imperium - Clone Rebellion, Band 6 (ungekürzt)

"Die Erde im Jahr 2514: Menschen bevölkern alle sechs Arme der Milchstraße. Die despotische Vereinigte Obrigkeit kontrolliert die Erdkolonien mithilfe eines mächtigen Militärs, das fast vollständig aus Klonen besteht - doch als Außerirdische die VO angreifen, beschuldigt man die Klone. Nach der vernichtenden Avatari-Invasion werden Lieutenant Wayson Harris und seine Klonsoldaten an den Rand der Galaxis verbannt, um als Übungsziele für die neuen mächtigen Schiffe der Vereinigten Obrigkeit benutzt zu werden. Doch die Klone, die die VO zum Kämpfen schuf und ausbildete, haben ihr eigenes Reich gegründet. Nun wird Harris seinen Zorn gegen die Macht der VO-Flotte entfesseln und eine Armee anführen, die bereit ist, für alles zu kämpfen und für eins zu sterben - Rache."

Steven L. Kent (Author), Matthias Lühn (Narrator)

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[German] - Verrat - Clone Rebellion, Band 5 (ungekürzt)

"Die Erde im Jahr 2516: Menschen bevölkern alle sechs Arme der Milchstraße. Die despotische Vereinigte Obrigkeit kontrolliert die Erdkolonien mithilfe eines mächtigen Militärs, das fast vollständig aus Klonen besteht - bis die außerirdischen Avatari die Kontrolle über alle Planeten - bis auf zwei - an sich reißen. Nachdem sie ein letztes Gefecht ausgestanden haben, um Neu-Kopenhagen vor dem anrückenden außerirdischen Feind zu verteidigen, werden Lieutenant Wayson Harris und die anderen überlebenden Klone in ein abgelegenes Umsiedlungslager geschickt. Die obersten Militärs suchen nach jemandem, dem sie die Schuld für die Dezimierung der VO-Republik zuschieben können. Und wer wäre besser dafür geeignet als diejenigen, die geboren wurden, um geopfert zu werden? Doch Lieutenant Harris ist fest entschlossen zurückzuschlagen, mit der ganzen Feuerkraft, die er aufbringen kann ..."

Steven L. Kent (Author), Matthias Lühn (Narrator)

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[German] - Elite - Clone Rebellion, Band 4 (ungekürzt)

"2514 n.Chr.: Eine unaufhaltsame Alien-Armee hält auf die Erde zu und droht die Kolonien der Vereinigten Obrigkeit eine nach der anderen auszulöschen. Es liegt nun an Wayson Harris, dem geächteten Klon, und seiner Truppe das letzte Gefecht auf dem Planeten von New Copenhagen auszutragen - entweder sie gewinnen den Kampf und damit den Krieg oder werden alles verlieren."

Steven L. Kent (Author), Matthias Lühn (Narrator)

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[German] - Allianz - Clone Rebellion, Band 3 (ungekürzt)

"Gestrandet auf einem Grenzplaneten, versucht der Klon Wayson Harris verzweifelt, sich wieder zurück in den Kampf zu stürzen. Als eine Gruppe, die sich wieder dem Kommando und dem Schutz der Vereinigten Obrigkeit anschließen will, ihn darum bittet, ihr Angebot zu übermitteln, kann Harris einmal mehr in die Uniform der V.O.-Marines schlüpfen. Doch während er einen Angriff auf den Feind anführt, entdeckt Harris, dass die Rebellen einen mächtigen Verbündeten gefunden haben, mit dem niemand hätte rechnen können."

Steven L. Kent (Author), Matthias Lühn (Narrator)

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[German] - Abtrünnig - Clone Rebellion, Band 2 (ungekürzt)

"Lt. Wayson Harris ist einer von Tausenden von Klonen, die geboren und großgezogen wurden, um zu einem ultimativen Soldaten zu werden. im Gegensatz zu den anderen, ist Harris jedoch ein geächtetes Modell - eines mit eigenständigen Gedanken und einem Hang zur Gewalt. Während er gegen seine Konditionierung ankämpft, wird Harris von der Vereinigten Obrigkeit zum Dienst einberufen. Mit Separatisten unterwegs durch die Galaxie, muss Harris nun eine Entscheidung treffen: Soll er gegen sie kämpfen oder mit ihnen zusammenarbeiten?"

Steven L. Kent (Author), Matthias Lühn (Narrator)

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[German] - Republik - Clone Rebellion, Band 1 (ungekürzt)

"Die Erde im Jahre des Herrn 2508. Die Menschen bevölkern alle sechs Arme der Milchstraße. Die despotische Vereinigte Obrigkeit kontrolliert die Erdkolonien mit eiserner Hand. Aufstände werden mithilfe eines mächtigen Militärs bereits im Keim erstickt. Dieses besteht fast ausschließlich aus ersetzbaren Klonen, die als Massenware hergestellt werden. Private First Class Wayson Harris wuchs in einem Waisenhaus der Vereinigten Obrigkeit unter Tausenden von Klonen auf, die als ultimative Soldaten herangezüchtet wurden. Im Gegensatz zu den anderen Marines, die darauf programmiert sind, erst zu gehorchen und später zu denken, hat Harris seinen eigenen Kopf. Als er den Angriff eines abtrünnigen Generals abwehrt, wird Harris mitten in einen galaktischen Konflikt geworfen, der ihn dazu zwingt, sowohl seine Existenz als Waffe der V. O. als auch den Preis der Rebellion in Frage zu stellen."

Steven L. Kent (Author), Matthias Lühn (Narrator)

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The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 1: From Pong to Pokemon and Beyond . . . the Story Behin

"The definitive behind-the-scenes history of the dawn of video games and their rise into a multibillion-dollar business "For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have."-Mark Turmell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and WrestleMania With all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade, volume 1 of The Ultimate History of Video Games reveals everything you ever wanted to know and more about the unforgettable games that changed the world, the visionaries who made them, and the fanatics who played them. Starting in arcades then moving to televisions and handheld devices, the video game invasion has entranced kids and the young at heart for nearly fifty years. And gaming historian Steven L. Kent has been there to record the craze from the very beginning. The Ultimate History: Volume 1 tells the incredible tale of how this backroom novelty transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Through meticulous research and personal interviews with hundreds of industry luminaries, Kent chronicles firsthand accounts of how yesterday's games like Space Invaders, Centipede, and Pac-Man helped create an arcade culture that defined a generation, and how today's empires like Sony, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts have galvanized a multibillion-dollar industry and a new generation of games. Inside, you'll discover • the video game that saved Nintendo from bankruptcy • the serendipitous story of Pac-Man's design • the misstep that helped topple Atari's $2-billion-a-year empire • the coin shortage caused by Space Invaders • the fascinating reasons behind the rise, fall, and rebirth of Sega • and much more! Entertaining, addictive, and as mesmerizing as the games it chronicles, this book is a must-have for anyone who's ever touched a joystick."

Steven L. Kent (Author), Dan Woren (Narrator)

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The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 2: Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and the Billion-Dollar Bat

"The definitive behind-the-scenes history of video games' explosion into the twenty-first century and the war for industry power "A zippy read through a truly deep research job. You won't want to put this one down."-Eddie Adlum, publisher, RePlay Magazine As video games evolve, only the fittest companies survive. Making a blockbuster once cost millions of dollars; now it can cost hundreds of millions, but with a $160 billion market worldwide, the biggest players are willing to bet the bank. Steven L. Kent has been playing video games since Pong and writing about the industry since the Nintendo Entertainment System. In volume 1 of The Ultimate History of Video Games, he chronicled the industry's first thirty years. In volume 2, he narrates gaming's entrance into the twenty-first century, as Nintendo, Sega, Sony, and Microsoft battle to capture the global market. The home console boom of the '90s turned hobby companies like Nintendo and Sega into Hollywood-studio-sized business titans. But by the end of the decade, they would face new, more powerful competitors. In boardrooms on both sides of the Pacific, engineers and executives began, with enormous budgets and total secrecy, to plan the next evolution of home consoles. The PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, and Sega Dreamcast all made radically different bets on what gamers would want. And then, to the shock of the world, Bill Gates announced the development of the one console to beat them all-even if Microsoft had to burn a few billion dollars to do it. In this book, you will learn about • the cutthroat environment at Microsoft as rival teams created console systems • the day the head of Sega of America told the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog to "f**k off" • how "lateral thinking with withered technology" put Nintendo back on top • and much more! Gripping and comprehensive, The Ultimate History of Video Games: Volume 2 explores the origins of modern consoles and of the franchises-from Grand Theft Auto and Halo to Call of Duty and Guitar Hero-that would define gaming in the new millennium."

Steven L. Kent (Author), Dan Woren (Narrator)

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The Clone Republic [Dramatized Adaptation]

"Earth, 2508 A.D. Humans have spread across the six arms of the Milky Way Galaxy. The Unified Authority controls Earth's colonies with an iron fist and a powerful military-a military made up almost entirely of clones... Private first-class Wayson Harris was raised in a U.A. orphanage among thousands of clones born and bred as the ultimate soldiers. But Harris isn't like the other Marines: he has a mind of his own. He figures he's paying for that independent streak when his first assignment out of boot camp is the smallest Marine outpost in the whole U.A. When a rogue general surfaces, the remote desert world Harris thought was a dead-end posting becomes anything but. Fighting off the general's raid gains Harris a promotion. But it also brings him to the attention of some unfriendly U.A. leaders. They have their own plans for the military-plans Harris disrupts by his very existence. For in an army of clones, the one unforgivable sin is to be different..."

Steven L. Kent (Author), A Full Cast, Christopher Graybill, Christopher Scheeren, Colleen Delany, Danny Gavigan, David Coyne, Drew Kopas, Dylan Lynch, Elliot Dash, Eric Messner, Gary Telles, Gregory Gorton, James Keegan, James Konicek, Jeff Allin, Joe Brack, Ken Jackson, Mort Shelby, Nanette Savard, Nick Depinto, Richard Rohan, Terence Aselford, Thomas Anthony Penny, Thomas Keegan, Tim Carlin, Tim Getman, Yasmin Tuazon (Narrator)

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Rogue Clone [Dramatized Adaptation]

"Earth, 2512 A.D. Humans have spread across the six arms of the Milky Way Galaxy. The Unified Authority controls Earth's colonies with an iron fist and a powerful military a military made up almost entirely of clones. But four centuries of relative peace are about to be shattered... Lt. Wayson Harris is one of thousands of clones born and bred to be the ultimate soldiers. But unlike the others, Harris is an outlawed model -- one with independent thoughts and an addiction to violence. Presumed dead after his troops were massacred, Harris -- who blames the U.A. for the slaughter -- has gone AWOL as a bounty hunter. Still, it's hard for a clone to overcome his conditioning, and Harris finds himself drawn back into the U.A.'s service by his mentor and creator, Fleet Admiral Bryce Klyber. Now, with separatists rebelling throughout the galaxy, the fate of the U.A. depends on Admiral Klyber's plans for the Doctrinaire -- the largest, most powerful battleship ever constructed. But there are those who would do anything to stop Klyber, and Harris must decide whether he should fight against them…or work for them."

Steven L. Kent (Author), A Full Cast, Alexander Strain, Anastasia Wilson, Bradley Smith, Christopher Scheeren, Colleen Delany, Danny Gavigan, David Coyne, Dexter Hamlett, Elliot Dash, Eric Messner, Evan Casey, Gregory Gorton, James Lewis, Jeff Allin, Joe Brack, Johann Dettweiler, Ken Jackson, Michael Glenn, Michael John Casey, Nanette Savard, Nick Depinto, Patrick Bussink, Richard Rohan, Scott Mccormick, Steven Carpenter, Terence Aselford, Tim Getman, Tony Nam (Narrator)

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The Clone Alliance [Dramatized Adaptation]

"Earth, 2512 A.D. Humans have spread across the six arms of the Milky Way galaxy. The Unified Authority controls Earth's colonies with its military made up almost entirely of clones -- until civil war breaks out. Now the U.A. struggles to survive after a devastating attack cut its communications and left its fleets isolated... Wayson Harris was one of thousands of clones born and bred to be the ultimate soldiers. But as an outlawed model, he was different from the rest -- possessing independent thoughts and an addiction to violence. Stranded on a frontier planet, Harris is desperate to get back to civilization -- and back into the fight. But the rebel factions are warring among themselves, and Harris is contacted by a group that wants to return to the Unified Authority's command and protection -- and they want Harris to deliver their offer of allegiance. Unable to resist the thrill of battle, Harris finds himself in the uniform of a U.A. Marine once more, leading a strike against the enemy. But the rebels have a powerful ally no one could have imagined..."

Steven L. Kent (Author), A Full Cast, Bradley Smith, Christopher Scheeren, Danny Gavigan, David Coyne, Dexter Hamlett, Dylan Lynch, Elliot Dash, Evan Casey, James Konicek, James Lewis, Joe Brack, Johann Dettweiler, Ken Jackson, Mort Shelby, Nanette Savard, Richard Rohan, Terence Aselford, Thomas Keegan, Tony Nam (Narrator)

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The Clone Elite [Dramatized Adaptation]

"Earth, 2514 A.D. Humans have spread across the six arms of the Milky Way galaxy. The Unified Authority controls Earth's colonies with an iron fist and a powerful military a military made up almost entirely of clones. Now the U.A. has crushed the Mogat uprising, but it may prove impossible to do the same to the cult's extraterrestrial allies... Wayson Harris is not your ordinary clone. He is an outlawed model with a mind of his own, an unquenchable thirst for battle, and a huge chip on his shoulder. Harris quit the U.A. Marines once it became clear its officers didn't give a damn how many clones were lost. But now he's been recalled for duty under the Elite Conscription Act. An unstoppable alien force is advancing on Earth, wiping out the U.A.'s colonies one by one along the way. It's up to Harris and his men to make a last stand on the planet of New Copenhagen, where they must win the battle and the war -- or lose all."

Steven L. Kent (Author), A Full Cast, Bradley Smith, Christopher Graybill, David Coyne, David Harris, Drew Kopas, Dylan Lynch, Elizabeth Jernigan, Elliot Dash, Gary Telles, James Konicek, James Lewis, Joe Brack, Joel David Santner, Ken Jackson, Michael Glenn, Michael John Casey, Mort Shelby, Nanette Savard, Richard Rohan, Steven Carpenter, Terence Aselford, Tim Andrés Pabon (Narrator)

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