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Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry

by Jason Schreier ...

From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of
... Read more
Star Trek Video Games

An Unofficial Guide to the Final Frontier

by Mat Bradley-Tschirgi ...

A fun, entertaining history of notable Star Trek games including interviews with the video game designers, writers, producers, and gaming journalists. Star Trek video games have been around almost as long as Star Trek itself. From humble beginnings as an unofficial text-based game playable on mainframe computers to modern multi-million dollar spectacles, Star Trek video games span the history of ... Read more

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A fun, entertaining history of notable Star Trek games including interviews with the video game designers, writers, producers, and gaming journalists. Star Trek video games have been around almost as long as Star Trek itself. From humble beginnings as an unofficial text-based game playable on mainframe computers to modern multi-million dollar spectacles, Star Trek video games span the history of
... Read more
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory

by Cavan Scott ...

Fearless Vikings confront their destiny in this glory-seeking prequel to Ubisoft's next hit video game, Assassin's Creed Valhalla.Tensions escalate when a village caught between two rival kingdoms is brutally raided. Eivor, warrior and daughter of wise King Styrbjorn, dispatches the raiders, rescues the villagers, and claims the settlement for her father. She also seizes a prisoner--a woman, Gull, ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Fearless Vikings confront their destiny in this glory-seeking prequel to Ubisoft's next hit video game, Assassin's Creed Valhalla.Tensions escalate when a village caught between two rival kingdoms is brutally raided. Eivor, warrior and daughter of wise King Styrbjorn, dispatches the raiders, rescues the villagers, and claims the settlement for her father. She also seizes a prisoner--a woman, Gull,
... Read more
The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide: Expanded Genres Edition

Prompts and Activities to Create Compelling Characters for Horror, Sci-Fi, X-Punk, and More

by James D’Amato ...

Series series Ultimate Role Playing Game Series
Take your skyship pirate, haunted waif, or alien scientist to the next level with this fun, interactive book of exercises to help you build your RPG character’s backstory—made specifically for the genres you love to play.You can now explore new RPG character ideas with this character backstory guide to the most popular RPG genres beyond fantasy, from sci-fi to horror and superhero to western ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Take your skyship pirate, haunted waif, or alien scientist to the next level with this fun, interactive book of exercises to help you build your RPG character’s backstory—made specifically for the genres you love to play.You can now explore new RPG character ideas with this character backstory guide to the most popular RPG genres beyond fantasy, from sci-fi to horror and superhero to western
... 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
Resident Evil: Extinction

by Keith R. A. DeCandido ...

Series series Resident Evil
Following the events of Resident Evil: Apocalypse, the beautiful, dangerous, enigmatic Alice returns, and this time she and her fellow survivor Carlos Olivera are running with a pack of humans led by a new ally, Claire Redfield. Together they are cutting through the wastelands of the United States on a long trek to Alaska. Hunted by the minions of the scheming Dr. Isaacs, Alice has zombies hungry ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Following the events of Resident Evil: Apocalypse, the beautiful, dangerous, enigmatic Alice returns, and this time she and her fellow survivor Carlos Olivera are running with a pack of humans led by a new ally, Claire Redfield. Together they are cutting through the wastelands of the United States on a long trek to Alaska. Hunted by the minions of the scheming Dr. Isaacs, Alice has zombies hungry
... Read more
Minecraft: Epic Bases

by Mojang AB ...

Series series Minecraft
Discover new and exciting Minecraft base builds, with construction tips, blueprint spreads, and fun locations—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.Are you an expert builder? Looking for inspiration for your next epic build? Then the search is over!Visit the legendary bases of The Twelve, a guild of expert builders, who are ready to showcase their most stunning ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Discover new and exciting Minecraft base builds, with construction tips, blueprint spreads, and fun locations—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.Are you an expert builder? Looking for inspiration for your next epic build? Then the search is over!Visit the legendary bases of The Twelve, a guild of expert builders, who are ready to showcase their most stunning
... Read more
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

$12.99 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
Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End

by The Official Minecraft Team, Mojang AB ...

Series series Minecraft
Survival is difficult in the perilous Nether and End dimensions, and you’ll need to up your game if you want to make it back to the Overworld.The official Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End will teach you how to navigate the alien terrain, battle the native mobs and find rare blocks and items.With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to the Nether ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Survival is difficult in the perilous Nether and End dimensions, and you’ll need to up your game if you want to make it back to the Overworld.The official Minecraft: Guide to the Nether & the End will teach you how to navigate the alien terrain, battle the native mobs and find rare blocks and items.With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to the Nether
... Read more
Persona 5 - Strategy Guide

by GamerGuides.com ...

What if you thought you lived in a world that felt like a prison, full of slavery and oppression? That is the premise behind Persona 5, where the teenagers feel just that, with them being ruled by corrupted and twisted adults. In order to seek freedom, they live dual lives, being students during the day and Phantom Thieves at night. With the help of a mysterious smartphone app, they enter another ... Read more

$10.70 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if you thought you lived in a world that felt like a prison, full of slavery and oppression? That is the premise behind Persona 5, where the teenagers feel just that, with them being ruled by corrupted and twisted adults. In order to seek freedom, they live dual lives, being students during the day and Phantom Thieves at night. With the help of a mysterious smartphone app, they enter another
... Read more
Getting Gamers

The Psychology of Video Games and Their Impact on the People who Play Them

by Jamie Madigan ...

Video games are big business. They can be addicting. They are available almost anywhere you go and are appealing to people of all ages. They can eat up our time, cost us money, even kill our relationships. But it’s not all bad! This book will show that rather than being a waste of time, video games can help us develop skills, make friends, succeed at work, form good habits, and be happy. Taking ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Video games are big business. They can be addicting. They are available almost anywhere you go and are appealing to people of all ages. They can eat up our time, cost us money, even kill our relationships. But it’s not all bad! This book will show that rather than being a waste of time, video games can help us develop skills, make friends, succeed at work, form good habits, and be happy. Taking
... Read more
Play Nice

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

$11.99 USD

**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
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
Attack of the Shadow-Crafters

The Birth of Herobrine Book Two: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafters Adventure

by Mark Cheverton ...

Series Book 2 - Gameknight999 Series
New York Times Bestselling author! What is as much fun for boys and girls as playing Minecraft? Going on a thrilling adventure into the game they love.Trapped one hundred years in Minecraft’s past, Gameknight999 struggles to keep his real identity a secret from the villagers of long ago, all while preparing them for battle. Herobrine’s forces are getting closer every day, advancing across the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

New York Times Bestselling author! What is as much fun for boys and girls as playing Minecraft? Going on a thrilling adventure into the game they love.Trapped one hundred years in Minecraft’s past, Gameknight999 struggles to keep his real identity a secret from the villagers of long ago, all while preparing them for battle. Herobrine’s forces are getting closer every day, advancing across the
... Read more
Let's Go

This is benjyfishy's Fortnite Journey

by Anne Fish ...

MY NAME IS ANNE FISH AND I AM THE MUM OF BENJYFISHY, A FORTNITE PLAYER WITH NRG ESPORTS.Benjy was thirteen when Fortnite Season 1 was released in 2017. Within only a few months of playing the game, Benjy had achieved his goal of surpassing his school friends. He took to playing Fortnite like a fish to water. He was a natural. He had found a game he was committed to and realised he had a chance of ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

MY NAME IS ANNE FISH AND I AM THE MUM OF BENJYFISHY, A FORTNITE PLAYER WITH NRG ESPORTS.Benjy was thirteen when Fortnite Season 1 was released in 2017. Within only a few months of playing the game, Benjy had achieved his goal of surpassing his school friends. He took to playing Fortnite like a fish to water. He was a natural. He had found a game he was committed to and realised he had a chance of
... Read more
World of Warcraft: Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth

by Steve Danuser ...

Monsters, mystery, and magic abound in this stunning, illustrated collection of original fairy tales from the World of Warcraft universe, as told by an all-star cast of bestselling, award-winning storytellers.The power of stories is felt and known in every corner of Azeroth. From the windswept fields of the Eastern Kingdoms to the bustling city of Gadgetzan, differences were bridged by common ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Monsters, mystery, and magic abound in this stunning, illustrated collection of original fairy tales from the World of Warcraft universe, as told by an all-star cast of bestselling, award-winning storytellers.The power of stories is felt and known in every corner of Azeroth. From the windswept fields of the Eastern Kingdoms to the bustling city of Gadgetzan, differences were bridged by common
... Read more
Hidden in the Chest

The Unofficial Minecrafters Academy Series, Book Five

by Winter Morgan ...

Series Book 5 - The Unofficial Minecrafters Academy Seri
Steve has joined the staff of Minecrafters Academy as a guest teacher—but luck and then disaster strike in his first farming class, when he digs a hole that unexpectedly reveals a hidden chest full of treasure. At first the students are thrilled, but strange occurrences seem to follow those who discovered the chest, and an unending storm plagues the school.With a steady rain soaking the campus, ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Steve has joined the staff of Minecrafters Academy as a guest teacher—but luck and then disaster strike in his first farming class, when he digs a hole that unexpectedly reveals a hidden chest full of treasure. At first the students are thrilled, but strange occurrences seem to follow those who discovered the chest, and an unending storm plagues the school.With a steady rain soaking the campus,
... 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
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

$11.59 USD

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
Encyclopaedia Eorzea ~The World of Final Fantasy XIV~ Volume I

by Square Enix ...

Series Book 1 - Final Fantasy XIV: Encyclopaedia Eorzea
The first volume of the official Final Fantasy XIV lore books, written and compiled by the Final Fantasy XIV development team! This deluxe, full-color, hardcover volume is the definitive guide to the world of the massively popular online game. (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)With hundreds of pages detailing everything from Eorzea’s history and cultures to her geography and ... Read more

$27.99 USD

The first volume of the official Final Fantasy XIV lore books, written and compiled by the Final Fantasy XIV development team! This deluxe, full-color, hardcover volume is the definitive guide to the world of the massively popular online game. (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)With hundreds of pages detailing everything from Eorzea’s history and cultures to her geography and
... 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

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

*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
Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia

by Ian Flynn, SEGA ...

Celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary with a full-color hardcover historical retrospective that explores nearly every one of the blue speedster's video game appearances!Dive deep into the extensive lore and exhaustive detail of each game in Sonic's ever-expanding universe--from the beloved SEGA Genesis to the most bleeding-edge video game consoles. This tome leaves no stone unturned, ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary with a full-color hardcover historical retrospective that explores nearly every one of the blue speedster's video game appearances!Dive deep into the extensive lore and exhaustive detail of each game in Sonic's ever-expanding universe--from the beloved SEGA Genesis to the most bleeding-edge video game consoles. This tome leaves no stone unturned,
... Read more
Blood, Sweat, and Pixels

The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made

by Jason Schreier ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear ThroneDeveloping video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more ... Read more

$11.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear ThroneDeveloping video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more
... Read more

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