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thevglibrary

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The Video Game Library is the definitive site for video game literature. New books from around the world are added every single day. A free resource for historians, academics, fans and fellow writers.

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thevglibrary, to VideoGames
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Published in 1983, "Shoot the Robot, Then Shoot Mom" pokes fun at the world of through over 70 comedic cartoon illustrations. 📚

Written by the late Tim Skelly of , and fame.

👉https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/shoot-the-robot-then-shoot-mom

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thevglibrary, to mortalkombat
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Throughout his life, Dr. Phillip Ahn has overcome countless obstacles to pursue his dreams and encounter unique experiences like becoming in . 🐉🩺

Read all about his journey in this :
👉https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/mortal-doctor-a-story-of-transformation-discipline-and-purpose

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thevglibrary, to ArmoredCore
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Another new addition to #TheVideoGameLibrary 📚

Written from the perspective of in-universe freelance journalist, Friedman Ray, #ArmoredCore: A New Order of "NEXT" is filled with concept art and trivia for both #ArmoredCore4 and #ArmoredCoreForAnswer

👉https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/armored-core-a-new-order-of-next

#FromSoftware #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gaming #PlayStation #PS1 #PS2 #PS3 #PS4 #PS5 #AC4 #ACForAnswer #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Mech #Enterbrain

thevglibrary, to gaming
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Who here appreciates a good ROM hack❓

If so, definitely recommend checking out @rodneylives 's "Somebody Set Up Us The ROM" books.

A collection of 50 good ROM hacks, small and large, simple and incredible. And without a single dong to be found.

👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/somebody-set-up-us-the-rom-part-1-presenting-50-of-the-best-romhacks-and-fan-translations

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thevglibrary, to VideoGames
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Another new entry into #TheVideoGameLibrary 📚

Jordan Shapiro's #FREEPLAY is "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" for a new generation: part philosophy, part psychology, part spirituality, but ALL #VideoGames.

Check it out here:
👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/freeplay-a-video-game-guide-to-maximum-euphoric-bliss

#Philosophy #Gaming #VideoGame #Theology #Euphoria #Book #Books #bookstodon @bookstodon #Frogger #QBert #Mario #SuperMarioBros #SpaceInvaders

thevglibrary, to Metroid
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A little different from the typical fare in #TheVideoGameLibrary, but I absolutely love these Hand-Drawn Game Guides from the incredibly talented Philip Summers.

If you get a chance, be sure to check out his page in the library, and his website!

👉https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/hashtags/PhilipSummers

#Metroid #Zelda #TheLegendOfZelda #Contra #NinjaGaiden #NES #Nintendo #Famicom #StrategyGuide #Gaming #VideoGames #VideoGame #Gamer #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #GameGuides #HandDrawnGameGuides #FanArt #Art #GameArt

thevglibrary, to gaming
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Who's heard of !? 🙋

This book recounts all 7 volumes released by doujin group for the !

Learn all about the games, soundtracks and Comiket itself, with special commentary from Mr. Onitama himself.

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/100-yen-disk-history-book

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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The video game industry is global and Latin America is no exception.

América Latina Juega travels through the region collecting stories from just some of these talented teams. ♥️

https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/latin-america-plays-stories-of-the-latin-america-video-game

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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Downright Bizarre Games is a hilarious look at the odd side of the industry - from games outside of the norm to bad art and outlandish dialogue. 📚

Recently added to :

https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/downright-bizarre-video-games-video-games-that-crossed-the-line

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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Got kids?

Ben Bertoli brings us the unofficial MUST-PLAY list for children - spanning consoles from 1985 to today (2017).

What games would be on YOUR list?

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/101-video-games-to-play-before-you-grow-up-the-unofficial-must-play-video-game-list-for-kids

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thevglibrary, to VideoGames
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Proud to see that is, by far, the LARGEST section of 📚

🙏 Tag any fellow scholars, students, or anyone who enjoys and the cultures surrounding them ♥️

A free resource with THOUSANDS of books right here:
👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org

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thevglibrary, to gamedev
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Hoping to add some steam and sex to your next game?

Then Michelle Clough's "Passion and Play" is the book for you.

Newly added to 📚

👉https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/passion-and-play-a-guide-to-designing-sexual-content-in-games

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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GAME OVER... 👾

While they all share a title, this handful of books covers a vast array of really interesting topics. From history to addiction, COVID to cinema.

Find out about THOUSANDS more over in 📚

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

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thevglibrary, to gamedev
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🚨 NEW CATEGORY UNLOCKED 🚨

By popular demand, has added a brand new category to the site! 📚

Browse THOUSANDS of books about and right here:

👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/categories/game-development

🙏 Share with any fellow devs that would enjoy 🙏

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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It’s Christmas 1982.🎄

You just got your very first home video game system and the most powerful one on the market, the .

After plugging it and enjoying it for a while you begin to wonder: what the heck is ?

This book explains all:
https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/coleco-the-official-book

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thevglibrary, to pokemon
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Sat down to watch #DetectivePikachu last night with some of the @polymedia crew, and some scientific conversations arose.

Reminded me of this unofficial, yet endlessly entertaining, book about the anatomy of #Pokemon.

152 Pokemon broken down (literally):

:pikachu_dancing:
https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/pok%C3%A9natomy-an-unofficial-guide

#PocketMonsters #VideoGame #VideoGames #Anatomy #Gaming #Pikachu #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Bulbasaur #Charmander #Squirtle #Mew #MewTwo #Games #Gamer #Humor #Reading

thevglibrary, to Halo
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Newest addition to just arrived today, courtesy of Loïc Ralet and ♥️

Thank you for yet another amazing book to add to the collection! 🙏

Looking forward to reading it over the holidays 📚 ☕️

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imotep92, to art

Spyro and Sparx 🔥✨
#art #DigitalArt #artistsonmastodon #illustration #spyro

thevglibrary,
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@imotep92 Love it! Recently been playing through the #Spyro Reignited Trilogy and it's been a tone of fun!

thevglibrary, to books
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Looking for about ? Well we've got literally THOUSANDS.

Swing by, have a look, and share with your friends 📚 ❤️

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

thevglibrary, to mastodon
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Lots of newcomers to #Mastodon lately, so here's an #Introduction. Any #BOOST would be wonderful ❤️ 🙏

Are you interested in reading about #VideoGame…

💾 #History
📖 #GameStudies
🦸‍♂️ #Comics / #Manga
🎨 #Artbooks
💻 #GameDev
🎶 #Music / #Audio
📚 #Novels
👶 #ChildrensBooks
💭 #SelfHelp
🗺 #Guides
🎙️ #VoiceActing
👩‍🏫 #Biographies
🥘 #Cookbooks
📈 #Business
🎧 #Audiobooks

Then FOLLOW and go check out the largest dedicated site to #gaming #books right here:

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

micha, to random German

@thevglibrary Can you point me to some good books on the history of the first game consoles?

thevglibrary,
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@micha Of course! This is the #GameHistory section of the library, with hundreds of entries for you to browse through 😉

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/hashtags/GeneralHistory

thevglibrary, to mastodon
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> It's .

> Scrolling through you come across promoting a .

> You the cover:
"Playing on the Internet"

> A flood of nostalgia washes over you. . . .

What will you do❓

> Click on Link
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thevglibrary, to books
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Reminder that, if you enjoy browsing the THOUSANDS of #Books in #TheVideoGameLibrary, then there's also:

A Discord: 💬 https://t.co/H7NMBUQiEh

And a Ko-Fi :cofe4:
https://ko-fi.com/thevideogamelibrary

thevglibrary, to Stoicism
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Super I Am 8-Bit is a follow-up to the original , more than 80 remix their fantasies, employing a variety of techniques, from to to , all inspired by the magical era that was the '80s and scene.

:pacman:
https://t.co/LRvg6vTl2T

thevglibrary, to gaming
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Any fans of #TheDig out there?

❓ Did you know that #AlanDeanFoster actually wrote a novel alongside the game during development?

Check it out, along with hundreds of other #VideoGame novelizations here in #TheVideoGameLibrary:

📚 https://t.co/dWSwpA4czr

#PointAndClick #PCGaming #PC #Adventure #LucasArts #WarnerBooks #Gaming #Books #Bookstodon #Book #RetroGaming #SCUMM

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