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Yet another book I'm really looking forward to later this year❗

"The History of the Gothic Video Game" showcases some of the most prominent and enduring examples of with
elements.

Learn more here:
👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-history-of-the-gothic-video-game

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What's your favourite game❓

The Official Complete Works immerses you in the breathtaking artwork of this iconic RPG through its characters and world.

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/breath-of-fire-official-complete-works

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Honestly can't wait to add the Ultimania to the collection❗️

But in the meantime, absolutely love seeing the amazing team at Shinra Archaeology Department already putting out some high quality English translations for it. ❤️

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-ultimania

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Holy "Choose-Your-Own-Adventure" Batman❗

Had no idea this "turn-to-page" comic book existed for BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS.

Just catalogued into THE VIDEO GAME LIBRARY:

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/batman-arkham-origins

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Assembled from developer interviews, "EVERYBODY SHAKE!" has just been catalogued❗️

This book follows @hengineer on his journey from creating shareware on the Apple Macintosh and attaining senior positions at and to the inception of .

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https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/everybody-shake-the-making-of-spaceteam

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Released as a pre-order bonus for Japanese copies of , PLAYBOX is a promotional mag containing a series of interviews with the dev team.

, , and more!!

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/shadows-of-the-damned-playbox

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What happened after the Lightmass Bombing in and how did the Locust react to this devastating weapon❓

This 2009 graphic novel bridges the gap between the first and second installment in the franchise.

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https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/gears-of-war-book-one

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Imagine being able to just sit down and play scores on your piano! 🎹

A lack of talent and a misspent youth keep this dream far out of reach for me, but I love that these books get published ♥️

Maybe one day…

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Today marks the release of the Official Design Works in Japan! ❤️

A ton of behind the scenes commentary and some interviews in this one - so if you're a fan - check it out!

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https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/persona-5-royal-official-design-works

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Tell me something cool about / ❗️

Have just catalogued 12 books onto the site, and have no idea what this series is all about.

Looks really cool!

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A game I recently started playing is ToME or Tales of Maj'Eyal. It is a roguelike singleplayer game.

It has been around since 2010, but it goes all the way back if we count its predecessors. It is also an open-source game.

As of this post:

  • There are already 3 expansions.
  • The 4th expansion is set to enter beta testing soon.
  • The 5th expansion is already being developed in parallel.

Give it a try, available in Linux, Windows, and OSX. (Also available via Steam.)

Check the official website for screenshots, videos, and more information!

https://te4.org


A bit of history based on what I was able to find:

  • Originally named: Tales of Middle-Earth: The Fourth Age. Set 122 years after the fall of Sauron.
  • In 2010-11-21, the game setting was changed entirely into a new one. See: https://te4.org/news?page=27
  • Its predecessor was “Tales of Middle Earth”. See: https://www.t-o-m-e.net

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Written by the developer of , this book offers 10 Steps to Making Your First Game Successful!

From pre-production to marketing, PR, and distribution, it's a great resource for beginners with no prior knowledge of game development.

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/gamedev-10-steps-to-making-your-first-game-successful

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Are you a fan of ?

Well, did you know❓ In 2022, Ablaze kicked off a prequel run called "Far Cry: Esperanza's Tears" that introduces Juan Cortez!

There were a total of 4 issues, and you can find them all catalogued here:

www.thevideogamelibrary.org

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Have probably spotlighted this book in the past, but worth mentioning it again!

LAN Party is a photographic celebration of the golden age of multiplayer PC gaming!

Complete with community contributions, it's a fantastic coffee table book!

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/lan-party-inside-the-multiplayer-revolution

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Every game starts with an idea. But how does it get from conception to release❓

In this book, author Alexey Savchenko has put together a practical guide, based on his 20+ years in , to help you avoid the common pitfalls and deliver on your idea!

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https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/games-as-business-from-dreams-to-release

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Finland's amazing success story as a small nation of great game studios and talent hasn't gone unnoticed.

,

This book interviews 11 award-winning Finnish Gamedevs about their design philosophy, tips, and more!

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/game-designer-confessions-insights-from-finland-s-top-game-designers

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What's the story behind YOUR Gamertag❓

"Gamertag Stories" is a book that features over 130 tales from around the world, and a brief look at the history of Gamertags from one gamer's perspective.

Learn more about the book here in 👇

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/gamertag-stories-level-1

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It's not often I stumble across Russian

In 2021's "Game Room" (Игродром), author Alexander Vetushinsky delves into 's cultural impact through the lenses of philosophy, psychology and media theory.

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/game-room-what-you-need-to-know-about-video-games-and-gaming-culture

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Alright fans: more console history lit released from the folks at @thirdeditions

Next up is Oscar Lemaire's celebration of the !

"L'HISTOIRE DE LA DREAMCAST. LA DERNIÈRE CONSOLE DE SEGA"

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-history-of-the-dreamcast-sega-s-last-console

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Globalization, Localization and...."Glocalization" (that's a new one for me).

This book offers a comprehensive collection of media studies - with several dives into to the Turkish industry and mobile gaming market. 🇹🇷

Another great resource with a global perspective!

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https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/globalization-of-the-content-critical-cases-from-media-communication-and-art-in-turkey

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