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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 random
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🚨 Book News 🚨

A new RETURNAL artbook and graphic novel announced, courtesy of Dark Horse and Housemaque.

Will get them catalogued as soon as more info is available!

thevglibrary, to Nintendo
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For some great retro console books with a Brazilian perspective, check out Warpzone's "Definitivo" collection.

From the Sega Master System and Mega Drive to all the Nintendo clones that flooded the globe in the 80s and 90s.

@bookstodon

thevglibrary, to random
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Do any followers know much about Wix web design?

In need of some major help, and not getting much from Wix support.

Please pass along if you know anyone 🙏

thevglibrary, to Nintendo
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Think you know all the secrets in games for the #Nintendo Entertainment System❓

Every #NES shortcut, booby-trap, password, extra life, or bonus point❓

Well, get ready to be surprised - and to start breaking records❗️

thevglibrary, to gaming
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Been thoroughly enjoying @HG101's “Arcade Cult Classics”❗

The coverage is fantastic. Blown away by how many of these I haven’t got around to playing.

The backlog grows 🎮

@bookstodon

thevglibrary, to AssassinsCreed
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Who remembers Mr. Men !?

Well, in 2021, a fun cross-over with saw the release of 3 books:

🔹 Mister Ezio
🔹 Little Miss Kassandra
🔹 Little Miss Eivor

Who else would you like to see join the lineup❓

@bookstodon

The French book cover of Mme. Kassandra
The French book cover of Mme. Eivor

thevglibrary, to random
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Excited for the #CalgaryExpo this weekend❗️

Will be there on Saturday. Hope to see a bunch of friendly and familiar faces!

📚🎮📚🎮📚🎮📚🎮📚🎮📚🎮

thevglibrary, to gaming
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The #Grandia series is still sitting in my backlog. 😅

Released in 2000 exclusively in Japan, this comprehensive "World Guidance" art book covers everything you'd want to know about #GrandiaII 📚

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/grandia-ii-world-guidance

#Grandia2 #GameArts #VideoGame #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #Gaming #RPG #JRPG #ArtBook #Book #Books #Bookstodon #Dreamcast #PS2 #PlayStation #PlayStation2 #Switch #Nintendo #XboxOne #Xbox #PS4 #NintendoSwitch

thevglibrary,
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@trabex Is it a series that I should start with the first entry?

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As I return to Mastodon, I realize that I have no idea who is here, or who I should be following. Any recommendations for people y'all think I need to pay attention to?

thevglibrary,
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@Dennis5891 @niclake Thank you so much!! Really appreciate you spreading the word about the project! 🙏

thevglibrary, to random
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One of my favourite GAME BOY books I own❗️

"GAME BOY: The Box Art Collection" is a wonderful celebration of some of the finest cover artwork for this monochrome marvel!

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/game-boy-the-box-art-collection

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thevglibrary,
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@ExiledKing Agreed! Got any favourites?

thevglibrary, to gameboy
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Looking to celebrate 35+ years of #GameBoy by finally getting around to modding it❓

Look no further than Greg Farrell's book:

"Game Boy Modding"

Learn how to purchase, refurbish, mod, and customize Nintendo handheld consoles❗️

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/game-boy-modding-a-beginner-s-guide-to-game-boy-mods-collecting-history-and-more

thevglibrary, to gameboy
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A Jeff Rovin classic❗

"How To Win At Games" is the essential new guide to Nintendo's hottest handheld!

🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹

and more!

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/how-to-win-at-game-boy-games

thevglibrary,
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@ChrisFerguson Oh nice!! It's a great little book. The collection of "How To Win" books is crazy!

thevglibrary, to random
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Another really cool GAME BOY book comes from Pix'n Love

2013's "La Bible Game Boy" is a 300+ page French publication that celebrates the rich history of NINTENDO's beloved handheld.

Some great variant covers:
🔴 Mario
🟢 Zelda
🟣 Tetris
🟡 Pokémon

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-game-boy-bible

thevglibrary, to VideoGames
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In 2011's "Narrative Pleasures", 12 people (18-21) read a novel, watch a film and play a video game from beginning to end.

The video game: #ShadowOfTheColossus

Their responses inform a new framework of contemporary themes of narrative comprehension.

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/narrative-pleasures-in-young-adult-novels-films-and-video-games

#MediaStudies #GameStudies #VideoGames #VideoGame #Game #Gamer #Games #SotC #Books #Books

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This one totally slipped past my radar! 😮

"Made in Asia/America"

A new #GameStudies book that focuses on gaming's racial dynamics. It shares minority experiences through 14 critical essays and 5 round tables.

Congrats on the release, all❗

https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/made-in-asia-america-why-video-games-were-never-really-about-us

thevglibrary, to random
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Listening to the latest NVC Podcast, and Seth was asking about some #KidIcarus manga! 💘

There were definitely some great books released in Japan

📘📙📗📕📘📙📗📕📘📙📗📕

They're all being catalogued here:

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org

Kid Icarus book cover

thevglibrary,
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@TinyHousekeep The one on the right is the Manga :) The one on the left is actually a Choose Your Own Adventure-style novel.

thevglibrary, to random
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Did you know❓ Video Games aren't just fun; they're incredibly powerful educational tools! 🎮

Back in 2011, this book was ahead of the curve, diving into practical "Games4Ed" applications in all types of settings! 💡

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/computer-games-as-educational-management-tools-uses-and-approaches

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Ghost of Tsushima is easily one of the most gorgeous games I've ever played.

So naturally, its artbook is also incredible. So much talent on this team! ❤️

Check it out here:

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-art-of-ghost-of-tsushima

thevglibrary, to random
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Guys, check this out 👇

A full catalogue of the best VIDEO GAME websites from 2001! 🤯

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/thrilling-game-site-reader

thevglibrary, to music
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More catalogued on the site 🎶📚

"Four Ways of Hearing Video Game Music" explores the different ways the same piece of music can be heard:

🎵 Background

🎵 Aesthetic hearing

🎵 Ludic hearing

🎵 Semiotic hearing

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/four-ways-of-hearing-video-game-music

thevglibrary, to KirbyBin
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Have you been keeping up with #Kirby Manga Mania❓

7 volumes of zany adventures of everyone's favourite pink puffball!

Learn more about them here:

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

#Manga #Comic #Nintendo #HALLaboratory #DreamLand #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gamer #Gaming #NES #SNES #GameBoy #N64 #GameCube #Wii #GBA #WiiU #NintendoSwitch #ComicBook #Comics #Fun

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