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thevglibrary, 4 days ago to starcraft

The latest entry in the University of Michigan Press' "Landmark Video Games" series is here❗️

In this book, author Simon Dor sets out to examine the history and the legacy of one of the world's most influential RTS titles - #StarCraft.

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/starcraft-legacy-of-the-real-time-strategy

#Blizzard #StarCraftII #VideoGames #VideoGame #PCGaming #PC #PCGames #Game #Gaming #Gamer #eSports #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Retro #RetroGaming

thevglibrary, 5 days ago to random

Circa 2000, this book from "The Good Web Guide" team sets out to shine a spotlight on the hottest game websites of the era.

What were some of your web-game memories from that era?

🔹 Newgrounds❓
🔹StickDeath❓
🔹Addicting Games❓
🔹Miniclip❓

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-good-web-guide-to-games

thevglibrary, 12 days ago to random

Did you know❓

Between 1982-83, there were over a dozen Children's Activity Books released based on #DonkeyKong.

While some were sold in retail stores, a handful were only bundled alongside Donkey Kong Junior cereal boxes.

You can find all of these now catalogued here:

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

thevglibrary, 14 days ago to GranTurismo

And another book you've probably never heard of 👇

This one dives into the first 3 #GranTurismo games‼️

"The Cars of Gran Turismo" is complete with specs on every car and quotes from avid gamers describing which cars they love to drive most.

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-cars-of-gran-turismo

thevglibrary, 15 days ago to Mario

Who remembers the Golden Look Look Books of yesteryear?

From #Mario to #Zelda to #PacMan - there was lots of #VideoGame editions to enjoy.

Find them all catalogued on our site 🌟

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

thevglibrary, 17 days ago to random

As we dive even deeper into Japanese books and manga, looking for a few Japanese speakers to join the Translation Team in the Discord.

Light help needed with:

• Book Titles
• Book Descriptions
• Author Names

discord.gg/4JqJUs2s2n

thevglibrary, 17 days ago to gameboy

This trilogy of "GAME BOY ESSENTIALS" books collect articles from gameboyessentials.com

Ranging from seminal classics to forgotten titles; they offer in-depth analyses of the good and bad games you should play to understand the universal appeal of the #GameBoy.

👉
https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

#Nintendo #Mario #Tetris #Pokemon #DonkeyKong #SaGa #Mana #Zelda #YarsRevenge #MegaMan #MightAndMagic #JamesBond #LooneyTunes #Contra #ToyStory #Metroid #Gaming #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gamer #Book #Books

thevglibrary, 24 days ago to EldenRing

Who's excited for the #EldenRing DLC ⁉️

Then check out this upcoming book:

📚 "The Overture of Shadow of the Erdtree" 📚

As always, you can find all the details here in #TheVideoGameLibrary:

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-overture-of-shadow-of-the-erdtree

#ShadowOfTheErdtree #FromSoftware

thevglibrary, 25 days ago to Intellivision

Did you play #Intellivision? If so, check out:

"Space Battle: The Mattel Intellivision and the First Console War"

This new book from #VideoGame historian, Jamie Lendino, explores its groundbreaking games, innovative features, and lasting legacy.

👇

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/space-battle-the-mattel-intellivision-and-the-first-console-war

thevglibrary, 26 days ago to PCGaming

Admittedly I haven't played much of #XCOM, and the geo-specific naming conventions make my head spin.

That said - "Monsters in the Dark" is a book that's high on my list to read this year.

It chronicles the legendary journey of Julian Gollop and the creation of X-COM.

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org

#XCOMUFODefense #XCOMEnemyUnknown #JulianGollop #PCGaming #VideoGame #VideoGames #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Gamer #Games

thevglibrary, 26 days ago to gaming

Some cool books newly catalogued today thanks to our great Discord community! ❤️ 🙏📚

If you want to chat about #VideoGame Books, come on by and join the fun!

👉 discord.gg/4JqJUs2s2n 👈

#GameStudies #GameDev #Indie #Horror

thevglibrary, 1 month ago to random

Hey folks! I'm out for the week, but feel free to browse around the treasure trove of gaming goodness at:

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

Explore over 10,000 books ALL about video games and share your coolest finds with your friends and followers.

Happy reading and gaming! 📚🎉

thevglibrary, 1 month ago to VideoGames

Just catalogued this one, and really wanting to check it out.

It explores the making of #FinalFantasyXV through the lens of its AI.

Published in 2019, it set out to explore the future of #VideoGames with the evolution of artificial intelligence.

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/artificial-intelligence-of-final-fantasy-xv-the-future-seen-from-game-ai

thevglibrary, 1 month ago to StreetFighter

How'd everyone do for #FreeComicBookDay❓

Manage to pick up the #StreetFighter vs. #FinalFight crossover?

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/street-fighter-vs-final-fight-1

#VideoGame #VideoGames #Gamer #Gaming #FightingGame #SFII #SFIV #SFV #SF6 #Comic #ComicBook #FreeComicBook #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Capcom

thevglibrary, 1 month ago to Mario

Guys, I'm loving this collection of WarpZone Biografias ❗

Which other character(s) deserve a book ❓

#Mario #Luigi #MasterChief #LaraCroft #MegaMan #SolidSnake #AlexKidd #StarFox #Link #Sonic #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamer #Book #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Zelda #TLOZ #Bayonetta #Alundra #NinjaGaiden #Shinobi #ShadowOfTheColossues #MetalGear #TombRaider #FZero #KidIcarus #StarTropics #ParasiteEve #DinoCrisis #Tenchu #DukeNukem #EarthwormJim #Bomberman #CaptainCommando #Sparkster