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The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment

by Jason Schreier ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard ... Read more

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**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2024From a New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist comes The Social Network for the video game industry: a riveting examination of Blizzard Entertainment's rise and shocking downfall—"A fast paced thrill ride, perfect for anyone who has ever played a video game" (Ben Mezrich).**For video game fans, the name Blizzard
... Read more
Remonstered! The Monsters Know What They're Doing

Updated Combat Tactics for Up-to-Date Dungeon Masters

by Keith Ammann ...

Series series The Monsters Know What They’re Doing
From the creator of the award-winning blog The Monsters Know What They’re Doing comes a new and improved compilation of villainous battle plans for Dungeon Masters.In the course of a Dungeons & Dragons game, a Dungeon Master has to make one decision after another in response to player behavior—and the better the players, the more unpredictable their behavior! It’s easy for even an experienced DM ... Read more

$19.99 USD

From the creator of the award-winning blog The Monsters Know What They’re Doing comes a new and improved compilation of villainous battle plans for Dungeon Masters.In the course of a Dungeons & Dragons game, a Dungeon Master has to make one decision after another in response to player behavior—and the better the players, the more unpredictable their behavior! It’s easy for even an experienced DM
... Read more
Masters of Doom

How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture

by David Kushner ...

Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero. Together, they ruled big business. They transformed popular culture. And they provoked a national controversy. More than anything, they lived a unique and rollicking American Dream, escaping the broken homes of their youth to co-create the most notoriously successful game franchises ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero. Together, they ruled big business. They transformed popular culture. And they provoked a national controversy. More than anything, they lived a unique and rollicking American Dream, escaping the broken homes of their youth to co-create the most notoriously successful game franchises
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Animal Crossing

by Kelsey Lewin ...

Series series Boss Fight Books
Before the world of Animal Crossing became a pandemic lifeline for millions, the “social sim” communication game D??butsu no Mori, or “Animal Forest,” debuted in 2001 on Nintendo 64 in Japan, then once again in 2002 on GameCube to critical and commercial success all over the world. An open-ended casual game ahead of its time, Animal Crossing set the stage for the series’s many incarnations to come ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Before the world of Animal Crossing became a pandemic lifeline for millions, the “social sim” communication game D??butsu no Mori, or “Animal Forest,” debuted in 2001 on Nintendo 64 in Japan, then once again in 2002 on GameCube to critical and commercial success all over the world. An open-ended casual game ahead of its time, Animal Crossing set the stage for the series’s many incarnations to come
... Read more
Hellgate: London: Exodus

Hellgate: London

by Mel Odom ...

LONDON, 2038The once-great city lies in ruins. A massive gash in the fabric of our reality roils against the horizon as it blends into a permanently darkened sky. The world as we know it has come to an end. Demons, the visions of our nightmares, walk the Earth. Mankind, driven in retreat to the sanctuary of the Underground, struggles to survive the Hellish apocalypse.Among the survivors are those ... Read more

$15.99 USD

LONDON, 2038The once-great city lies in ruins. A massive gash in the fabric of our reality roils against the horizon as it blends into a permanently darkened sky. The world as we know it has come to an end. Demons, the visions of our nightmares, walk the Earth. Mankind, driven in retreat to the sanctuary of the Underground, struggles to survive the Hellish apocalypse.Among the survivors are those
... Read more
The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia

by Nintendo ...

**Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about The Legend of Zelda—now in one collectable volume featuring rare and never-before-seen material on lore, locations, characters, and much more!An exhaustive compendium of everything from the first 30 years, from the original The Legend of Zelda to Twilight Princess HD.**Explore the first 30 years of the hit video game franchise in this treasure trove of ... Read more

$19.99 USD

**Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about The Legend of Zelda—now in one collectable volume featuring rare and never-before-seen material on lore, locations, characters, and much more!An exhaustive compendium of everything from the first 30 years, from the original The Legend of Zelda to Twilight Princess HD.**Explore the first 30 years of the hit video game franchise in this treasure trove of
... Read more
World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1

by BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT ...

Series series World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1 is a journey through an age of myth and legend, a time long before the Horde and the Alliance came to be. This definitive tome of Warcraft history reveals untold stories about the birth of the cosmos, the rise of ancient empires, and the forces that shaped the world of Azeroth and its people.This ebook features twenty-five full-page paintings by World of ... Read more

$21.99 USD

World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1 is a journey through an age of myth and legend, a time long before the Horde and the Alliance came to be. This definitive tome of Warcraft history reveals untold stories about the birth of the cosmos, the rise of ancient empires, and the forces that shaped the world of Azeroth and its people.This ebook features twenty-five full-page paintings by World of
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Koji Kondo's Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack

by Mr Andrew Schartmann ...

Series series 33 1/3
Koji Kondo's Super Mario Bros. (1985) score redefined video game music. With under three minutes of music, Kondo put to rest an era of bleeps and bloops-the sterile products of a lab environment-replacing it with one in which game sounds constituted a legitimate form of artistic expression. Andrew Schartmann takes us through the various external factors (e.g., the video game crash of 1983, ... Read more

$12.79 USD

Koji Kondo's Super Mario Bros. (1985) score redefined video game music. With under three minutes of music, Kondo put to rest an era of bleeps and bloops-the sterile products of a lab environment-replacing it with one in which game sounds constituted a legitimate form of artistic expression. Andrew Schartmann takes us through the various external factors (e.g., the video game crash of 1983,
... Read more
Intellivision

How a Videogame System Battled Atari and Almost Bankrupted Barbie®

by Tom Boellstorff, Braxton Soderman ...

Series series Platform Studies
The engaging story of Intellivision, an overlooked videogame system from the late 1970s and early 1980s whose fate was shaped by Mattel, Atari, and countless others who invented the gaming industry.Astrosmash, Snafu, Star Strike, Utopia—do these names sound familiar to you? No? Maybe? They were all videogames created for the Intellivision videogame system, sold by Mattel Electronics between 1979 ... Read more

$41.99 USD

The engaging story of Intellivision, an overlooked videogame system from the late 1970s and early 1980s whose fate was shaped by Mattel, Atari, and countless others who invented the gaming industry.Astrosmash, Snafu, Star Strike, Utopia—do these names sound familiar to you? No? Maybe? They were all videogames created for the Intellivision videogame system, sold by Mattel Electronics between 1979
... Read more
Pokémon Black and White 2 - Strategy Guide

by GamerGuides.com ...

Version 1.3 - August 2016:- Added complete tables for every Wild Pokémon found in each area as well as encounter rates.- Fixed tables that weren't displaying correctly on the website.- Further editing improvements to text and formatting.Version 1.2 - 4th June 2014:- Completely reformatted for easier viewing on all devices!- All missing White 2 sections added, plus the mysterious Nature Preserve.- ... Read more

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Version 1.3 - August 2016:- Added complete tables for every Wild Pokémon found in each area as well as encounter rates.- Fixed tables that weren't displaying correctly on the website.- Further editing improvements to text and formatting.Version 1.2 - 4th June 2014:- Completely reformatted for easier viewing on all devices!- All missing White 2 sections added, plus the mysterious Nature Preserve.-
... Read more
Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions

by The Official Minecraft Team, Mojang AB ...

Series series Minecraft
The official Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions will teach you how to enchant your equipment with useful effects and brew all manner of potions to protect yourself from harm.The world of Minecraft is perilous: Danger lurks around every corner, and you’ll need powerful tools and equipment if you want to survive.With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive ... Read more

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The official Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions will teach you how to enchant your equipment with useful effects and brew all manner of potions to protect yourself from harm.The world of Minecraft is perilous: Danger lurks around every corner, and you’ll need powerful tools and equipment if you want to survive.With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive
... Read more
How to Master Minecraft

Your Essential Guide To Becoming A Minecraft Pro!

by DC Thomson ...

Series series Ultimate Series
Level up your skills as you learn how to become the ultimate Minecraft master!Get ready for the ultimate blocky adventure as we explore The Overworld, learn how to defeat our biggest foes and uncover tonnes of Minecraft secrets along the way!Check out our Biome Spotlights and learn everything you need to know to become a Minecraft pro - we'll show you how! ... Read more

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Level up your skills as you learn how to become the ultimate Minecraft master!Get ready for the ultimate blocky adventure as we explore The Overworld, learn how to defeat our biggest foes and uncover tonnes of Minecraft secrets along the way!Check out our Biome Spotlights and learn everything you need to know to become a Minecraft pro - we'll show you how!
... Read more
Gaming and the Heroic Life

A Quest for Holiness in the Virtual World

by Bobby Angel ...

Video games fuel a fundamental human drive for adventure and greatness—whether it’s an epic quest to slay zombies, a solo voyage to rescue the princess, or teaming up with a clan to defeat the final boss. But what if that same drive could shape more than just your gameplay—what if it could transform your whole life?In Gaming and the Heroic Life, Bobby Angel, a lifelong gamer and Catholic speaker, ... Read more

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Video games fuel a fundamental human drive for adventure and greatness—whether it’s an epic quest to slay zombies, a solo voyage to rescue the princess, or teaming up with a clan to defeat the final boss. But what if that same drive could shape more than just your gameplay—what if it could transform your whole life?In Gaming and the Heroic Life, Bobby Angel, a lifelong gamer and Catholic speaker,
... Read more
Real Racing 3 Hacks, Mods, Wiki, Cheats, Download Guide Unofficial

by Chala Dar ...

*UNOFFICIAL GUIDE* Are you looking to download and install the game? Do you often find it difficult to beat certain parts? Would you like to play like a PRO? Would you like to get tons of resources? With our unofficial game guide we can teach you how to master the game! Do you want to install and play the game on any Phone, PC, or Tablet? This guide will also help you install on the Kindle, Kindle ... Read more

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*UNOFFICIAL GUIDE* Are you looking to download and install the game? Do you often find it difficult to beat certain parts? Would you like to play like a PRO? Would you like to get tons of resources? With our unofficial game guide we can teach you how to master the game! Do you want to install and play the game on any Phone, PC, or Tablet? This guide will also help you install on the Kindle, Kindle
... Read more
Minecraft: Guide to Survival (Updated)

by Mojang AB, The Official Minecraft Team ...

Series series Minecraft
The definitive, fully illustrated guide to survival in Minecraft is now completely revamped with 100% new information for the latest version of the game. Learn how to survive and thrive in Minecraft’s most popular mode!Stock up your inventory, build a base and get ready to survive the night with Minecraft: Guide to Survival—the only book you’ll need to take your survival skills to the next level ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The definitive, fully illustrated guide to survival in Minecraft is now completely revamped with 100% new information for the latest version of the game. Learn how to survive and thrive in Minecraft’s most popular mode!Stock up your inventory, build a base and get ready to survive the night with Minecraft: Guide to Survival—the only book you’ll need to take your survival skills to the next level
... Read more
The Nether Attack

An Unofficial League of Griefers Adventure, #5

by Winter Morgan ...

Series Book 5 - League of Griefers Series
Noah and Violet, treasure hunters and protectors of the Overworld, are back in this fifth installment of the League of Griefers series. When skeletons corner Noah and Violet, the duo escapes through a portal to the Nether. Trouble brews as Noah accidently leaves the portal open and the mobs from the Overworld enter the Nether. Noah and Violet must battle hostile mobs from both worlds to survive ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Noah and Violet, treasure hunters and protectors of the Overworld, are back in this fifth installment of the League of Griefers series. When skeletons corner Noah and Violet, the duo escapes through a portal to the Nether. Trouble brews as Noah accidently leaves the portal open and the mobs from the Overworld enter the Nether. Noah and Violet must battle hostile mobs from both worlds to survive
... Read more
Saving Crafter

Herobrine Reborn Book One: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure

by Mark Cheverton ...

New York Times Bestselling Author. Boys and girls think that Minecraft is the most fun they can have. But it’s just playing a game. With Mark Cheverton’s books, they can enter the universe they love!Gameknight999’s best friend in Minecraft is dying, and only the User-that-is-not-a-user can save him!Herobrine, the artificially intelligent virus intent on escaping Minecraft and infecting the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

New York Times Bestselling Author. Boys and girls think that Minecraft is the most fun they can have. But it’s just playing a game. With Mark Cheverton’s books, they can enter the universe they love!Gameknight999’s best friend in Minecraft is dying, and only the User-that-is-not-a-user can save him!Herobrine, the artificially intelligent virus intent on escaping Minecraft and infecting the
... Read more
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon - Strategy Guide

by GamerGuides.com ...

In this retelling of the critically acclaimed Pokémon Sun and Moon games, it's time to return to the vivid and lush Alola region as a new Pokémon trainer. Like before, your goal is to go on an unforgettable adventure with your Pokémon companions, traveling across the four islands of Alola, while aiming to surpass the Island Trials. The "Ultra" in the games' titles refers to the many new additions ... Read more

$10.70 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this retelling of the critically acclaimed Pokémon Sun and Moon games, it's time to return to the vivid and lush Alola region as a new Pokémon trainer. Like before, your goal is to go on an unforgettable adventure with your Pokémon companions, traveling across the four islands of Alola, while aiming to surpass the Island Trials. The "Ultra" in the games' titles refers to the many new additions
... Read more
All Your Base Are Belong to Us

How Fifty Years of Videogames Conquered Pop Culture

by Harold Goldberg ...

Through the stories of gaming's greatest innovations and most beloved creations, journalist Harold Goldberg captures the creativity, controversy--and passion--behind the videogame's meteoric rise to the top of the pop-culture pantheon.Over the last fifty years, video games have grown from curiosities to fads to trends to one of the world's most popular forms of mass entertainment. But as the ... Read more

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Through the stories of gaming's greatest innovations and most beloved creations, journalist Harold Goldberg captures the creativity, controversy--and passion--behind the videogame's meteoric rise to the top of the pop-culture pantheon.Over the last fifty years, video games have grown from curiosities to fads to trends to one of the world's most popular forms of mass entertainment. But as the
... Read more
Next Level

Making Games That Make Themselves

by Dr Mike Cook ...

How generative systems are reshaping the way games are made, how we experience them, and what this reveals about creativity itself.In video games creativity isn't just seen, it's played – from exploring endless landscapes to diving into character details and immersing ourselves in unpredictable narratives. Yet these elements are often the result of procedural generation – the creative use of ... Read more

$16.09 USD

How generative systems are reshaping the way games are made, how we experience them, and what this reveals about creativity itself.In video games creativity isn't just seen, it's played – from exploring endless landscapes to diving into character details and immersing ourselves in unpredictable narratives. Yet these elements are often the result of procedural generation – the creative use of
... Read more
Monster Kids

How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All

by Daniel Dockery ...

The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at why Pokémon's evolution from a single Japanese video game to global powerhouse captured the world's attention, and how the "gotta catch 'em all" mentality of its fanbase shaped pop culture—and continues to do so today.More than just a simple journey through the history of Pokémon, Daniel Dockery offers an in-depth look at the franchise’s many branches of ... Read more

Was $11.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at why Pokémon's evolution from a single Japanese video game to global powerhouse captured the world's attention, and how the "gotta catch 'em all" mentality of its fanbase shaped pop culture—and continues to do so today.More than just a simple journey through the history of Pokémon, Daniel Dockery offers an in-depth look at the franchise’s many branches of
... Read more
Speedrunning

Interviews with the Quickest Gamers

by David Snyder ...

Series series Studies in Gaming
More than 30 years after its 1985 release on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Mario Bros. continues to be one of the best-selling video games of all time. For many, completing the classic side-scrolling platformer remains challenging enough to provide many hours of entertainment.In late 2016 an American gamer known online as "darbian" completed the game in record time, rescuing Princess ... Read more

$11.89 USD

More than 30 years after its 1985 release on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Mario Bros. continues to be one of the best-selling video games of all time. For many, completing the classic side-scrolling platformer remains challenging enough to provide many hours of entertainment.In late 2016 an American gamer known online as "darbian" completed the game in record time, rescuing Princess
... Read more
Dragon Age: The First Five Graphic Novels

by David Gaider, Alexander Freed, Greg Rucka, Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir ...

In Bioware's dark fantasy world of Thedas there are those who are willing to sacrifice their humanity for wealth and power, and those who will die to protect innocent people from them.The heroes of Thedas are often from unlikely places, some are pulled in to save the day by an odd string of fate, others seek adventure out on their own. These are their stories. The lonely king Alistair seeks out ... Read more

$17.99 USD

In Bioware's dark fantasy world of Thedas there are those who are willing to sacrifice their humanity for wealth and power, and those who will die to protect innocent people from them.The heroes of Thedas are often from unlikely places, some are pulled in to save the day by an odd string of fate, others seek adventure out on their own. These are their stories. The lonely king Alistair seeks out
... Read more
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth - Strategy Guide

by GamerGuides.com ...

With the eerie tolling of the Yasogami High School bells, 18 Persona-users find themselves trapped inside the labyrinth of a strange other-world. There, they meet Zen and Rei, an odd duo who have lost their memories. As the parties come together to seek an escape, a mysterious shadow creeps ever nearer. Persona Q combines the story and characters of Persona with the gameplay of Atlus' dungeon ... Read more

$10.73 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With the eerie tolling of the Yasogami High School bells, 18 Persona-users find themselves trapped inside the labyrinth of a strange other-world. There, they meet Zen and Rei, an odd duo who have lost their memories. As the parties come together to seek an escape, a mysterious shadow creeps ever nearer. Persona Q combines the story and characters of Persona with the gameplay of Atlus' dungeon
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