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Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies

The Art of Treyarch

by James Asmus ...

Delve behind the scenes to explore the comprehensive history of Call of Duty’s beloved Zombies mode!Explore the creation of Call of Duty’s iconic Zombies mode! Call of Duty Zombies: The Art of Treyarch opens the Mystery Box to take readers through the storied history of Treyarch’s undead survival experience that began as an Easter egg in 2008. Dive deep into exclusive, behind-the-scenes interviews ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Delve behind the scenes to explore the comprehensive history of Call of Duty’s beloved Zombies mode!Explore the creation of Call of Duty’s iconic Zombies mode! Call of Duty Zombies: The Art of Treyarch opens the Mystery Box to take readers through the storied history of Treyarch’s undead survival experience that began as an Easter egg in 2008. Dive deep into exclusive, behind-the-scenes interviews
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Red Dead's History

A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past

by Tore C. Olsson ...

"Innovative and highly engaging... an inspiring example of what can be done to bring the past to life in all its weirdness and complexity." —The Wall Street Journal“This work is a trifecta - the perfect book for fans of the Red Dead Redemption series, Westerns and history alike. It is a privilege and a joy to be trusted with Tore Olsson’s words and to see audiences gain new academic insight into ... Read more

$11.99 USD

"Innovative and highly engaging... an inspiring example of what can be done to bring the past to life in all its weirdness and complexity." —The Wall Street Journal“This work is a trifecta - the perfect book for fans of the Red Dead Redemption series, Westerns and history alike. It is a privilege and a joy to be trusted with Tore Olsson’s words and to see audiences gain new academic insight into
... Read more
The Official Stardew Valley Cookbook

by ConcernedApe, Ryan Novak ...

Series series Stardew Valley
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first official cookbook from the immensely popular Stardew Valley, featuring more than 50 delightful recipes straight out of the video game.“Hungry? Thirsty? I’ve got just the thing!”—GusWelcome to Stardew Valley, where each season brings a new crop of bountiful food to make for friends and family. From farm staples like veggies, fruit, milk, and eggs to foraged ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first official cookbook from the immensely popular Stardew Valley, featuring more than 50 delightful recipes straight out of the video game.“Hungry? Thirsty? I’ve got just the thing!”—GusWelcome to Stardew Valley, where each season brings a new crop of bountiful food to make for friends and family. From farm staples like veggies, fruit, milk, and eggs to foraged
... Read more
Game Hacking

Developing Autonomous Bots for Online Games

by Nick Cano ...

You don’t need to be a wizard to transform a game you like into a game you love. Imagine if you could give your favorite PC game a more informative heads-up display or instantly collect all that loot from your latest epic battle.Bring your knowledge of Windows-based development and memory management, and Game Hacking will teach you what you need to become a true game hacker. Learn the basics, like ... Read more

$34.99 USD

You don’t need to be a wizard to transform a game you like into a game you love. Imagine if you could give your favorite PC game a more informative heads-up display or instantly collect all that loot from your latest epic battle.Bring your knowledge of Windows-based development and memory management, and Game Hacking will teach you what you need to become a true game hacker. Learn the basics, like
... 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
Dragon Age: The Missing

by George Mann ...

A new comics story leading directly into Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the fourth video game in BioWare’s legendary fantasy series!Varric Tethras and Lace Harding have a tough job ahead of them. Tasked with finding their former friend Solas, the pair find themselves facing down a lot more than they bargained for. With a difference of opinion on how to approach their target, and with new enemies ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A new comics story leading directly into Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the fourth video game in BioWare’s legendary fantasy series!Varric Tethras and Lace Harding have a tough job ahead of them. Tasked with finding their former friend Solas, the pair find themselves facing down a lot more than they bargained for. With a difference of opinion on how to approach their target, and with new enemies
... Read more
Characteristics of Games

by George Skaff Elias, Richard Garfield, K. Robert Gutschera ...

Understanding games—whether computer games, card games, board games, or sports—by analyzing certain common traits.Characteristics of Games offers a new way to understand games: by focusing on certain traits—including number of players, rules, degrees of luck and skill needed, and reward/effort ratio—and using these characteristics as basic points of comparison and analysis. These issues are often ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Understanding games—whether computer games, card games, board games, or sports—by analyzing certain common traits.Characteristics of Games offers a new way to understand games: by focusing on certain traits—including number of players, rules, degrees of luck and skill needed, and reward/effort ratio—and using these characteristics as basic points of comparison and analysis. These issues are often
... 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

$17.72 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
The Art of the Last of Us Part II

by Naughty Dog ...

Follow Ellie's profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II.Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Follow Ellie's profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II.Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to
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Masters of Doom

How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture

by David Kushner ...

Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero. Together, they ruled big business. They transformed popular culture. And they provoked a national controversy. More than anything, they lived a unique and rollicking American Dream, escaping the broken homes of their youth to co-create the most notoriously successful game franchises ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero. Together, they ruled big business. They transformed popular culture. And they provoked a national controversy. More than anything, they lived a unique and rollicking American Dream, escaping the broken homes of their youth to co-create the most notoriously successful game franchises
... Read more
Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master

Pong, Atari, and the Dawn of the Video Game

by David Kushner, Koren Shadmi ...

The gripping origin story of Pong, Atari, and the digital icons who defined the world of video games.A deep, nostalgic dive into the advent of gaming, Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master returns us to the emerging culture of Silicon Valley. At the center of this graphic history, dynamically drawn in colors inspired by old computer screens, is the epic feud that raged between Atari founder Nolan ... Read more

$11.99 USD

The gripping origin story of Pong, Atari, and the digital icons who defined the world of video games.A deep, nostalgic dive into the advent of gaming, Easy to Learn, Difficult to Master returns us to the emerging culture of Silicon Valley. At the center of this graphic history, dynamically drawn in colors inspired by old computer screens, is the epic feud that raged between Atari founder Nolan
... 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
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
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Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness - Strategy Guide

by GamerGuides.com ...

Six thousand light years from Earth, a new story begins in the cosmic sea. The Pangalactic Federation is nearing the fulfillment of its mission to bring peace and prosperity to the galaxy. However, the embers of war stir anew on the planet Faykreed. Fidel, the son of the country's military advisor, and a proficient swordsman, sets out on a journey to protect his home and restore the once vibrant ... Read more

$10.63 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Six thousand light years from Earth, a new story begins in the cosmic sea. The Pangalactic Federation is nearing the fulfillment of its mission to bring peace and prosperity to the galaxy. However, the embers of war stir anew on the planet Faykreed. Fidel, the son of the country's military advisor, and a proficient swordsman, sets out on a journey to protect his home and restore the once vibrant
... Read more
Games User Research

Edited by Anders Drachen, Pejman Mirza-Babaei, Lennart Nacke ...

Games live and die commercially on the player experience. Games User Research is collectively the way we optimise the quality of the user experience (UX) in games, working with all aspects of a game from the mechanics and interface, visuals and art, interaction and progression, making sure every element works in concert and supports the game UX. This means that Games User Research is essential and ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Games live and die commercially on the player experience. Games User Research is collectively the way we optimise the quality of the user experience (UX) in games, working with all aspects of a game from the mechanics and interface, visuals and art, interaction and progression, making sure every element works in concert and supports the game UX. This means that Games User Research is essential and
... Read more
Dragon Age Volume 2: Those Who Speak

by David Gaider ...

Series series Dragon Age
Dragon Age Lead Writer David Gaider brings his newest epic to a revealing conclusion! With her dark past laid bare, the pirate Isabela must resolve to escape this dungeon or lose herself forever, even as King Alistair must take up arms against an old ally if he is to have any hope of uncovering the fate of his father!* Story by David Gaider, lead writer of Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II! ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Dragon Age Lead Writer David Gaider brings his newest epic to a revealing conclusion! With her dark past laid bare, the pirate Isabela must resolve to escape this dungeon or lose herself forever, even as King Alistair must take up arms against an old ally if he is to have any hope of uncovering the fate of his father!* Story by David Gaider, lead writer of Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II!
... Read more
cheats for minecraft

by Jennifer Moreau ...

In this cheat guide, you will find cheats for getting ahead of the game. You need to know the in’s and out’s of the game to survive. This guide will walk you through it all. There are glitches and shortcuts that enable you to create things that others have never seen. You’ll be the envy of every Minecraft player! - Glitches - What most people don’t know - Keyboard shortcuts - Crafting Items - ... Read more

$2.69 USD

In this cheat guide, you will find cheats for getting ahead of the game. You need to know the in’s and out’s of the game to survive. This guide will walk you through it all. There are glitches and shortcuts that enable you to create things that others have never seen. You’ll be the envy of every Minecraft player! - Glitches - What most people don’t know - Keyboard shortcuts - Crafting Items -
... Read more
The A-Z of Commodore Amiga Games: Volume 2

by Kieren Hawken ...

Series Book 37 - The A-Z of Retro Gaming
The A-Z of Commodore Amiga Games: Volume 2 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the mid 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Amiga range and how it became one of the most popular home computers of all time. ... Read more

$2.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The A-Z of Commodore Amiga Games: Volume 2 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in the mid 80s to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Amiga range and how it became one of the most popular home computers of all time.
... Read more
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild--Creating a Champion

by Nintendo ...

This ebook is the ultimate companion to the award-winning video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and includes material from its DLC packs. Witness the making of a champion!This book features:• Nearly 50 pages of sketches and official illustrations from Takumi Wada• 296 Pages of design artwork and commentary about the making of the game from creators• 55 Page historical section that ... Read more

$19.99 USD

This ebook is the ultimate companion to the award-winning video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and includes material from its DLC packs. Witness the making of a champion!This book features:• Nearly 50 pages of sketches and official illustrations from Takumi Wada• 296 Pages of design artwork and commentary about the making of the game from creators• 55 Page historical section that
... Read more
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts

by Nintendo ...

Make sure to check out the other installments in this unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise with the New York Times best selling The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia and The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia. Also look for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — Creating a Champion for an indepth look at the art, lore, and making of the best selling video ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Make sure to check out the other installments in this unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise with the New York Times best selling The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia and The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia. Also look for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — Creating a Champion for an indepth look at the art, lore, and making of the best selling video
... Read more
Pokémon X and Y - Strategy Guide

by GamerGuides.com ...

Inside the guide:Everything that's new to Pokémon X & Y.5 amazing tips to get your Pokémon collecting off to a blistering start.Every single route, trainer battle and hidden shortcut's are covered.What Pokémon can be found on what routes (both versions).How to beat every single gym leader without breaking a sweat.Where to find all those hidden items.The locations of every single legendary Pokémon! ... Read more

$10.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Inside the guide:Everything that's new to Pokémon X & Y.5 amazing tips to get your Pokémon collecting off to a blistering start.Every single route, trainer battle and hidden shortcut's are covered.What Pokémon can be found on what routes (both versions).How to beat every single gym leader without breaking a sweat.Where to find all those hidden items.The locations of every single legendary Pokémon!
... Read more
The Art of Super Mario Odyssey

by Nintendo ...

Take a globetrotting journey all over the world--and beyond!--with this companion art book to the hit video game for the Nintendo Switch(TM) system!In October of 2017, Super Mario Odyssey(TM) took the gaming world by storm. Now, discover the art and expertise that went into creating one of Nintendo's best-loved games!This full-color volume clocks in at over 350 pages and features concept art, ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Take a globetrotting journey all over the world--and beyond!--with this companion art book to the hit video game for the Nintendo Switch(TM) system!In October of 2017, Super Mario Odyssey(TM) took the gaming world by storm. Now, discover the art and expertise that went into creating one of Nintendo's best-loved games!This full-color volume clocks in at over 350 pages and features concept art,
... Read more
A Playful Production Process

For Game Designers (and Everyone)

by Richard Lemarchand ...

How to achieve a happier and healthier game design process by connecting the creative aspects of game design with techniques for effective project management.This book teaches game designers, aspiring game developers, and game design students how to take a digital game project from start to finish—from conceptualizing and designing to building, playtesting, and iterating—while avoiding the ... Read more

$27.99 USD

How to achieve a happier and healthier game design process by connecting the creative aspects of game design with techniques for effective project management.This book teaches game designers, aspiring game developers, and game design students how to take a digital game project from start to finish—from conceptualizing and designing to building, playtesting, and iterating—while avoiding the
... Read more
Live to Tell the Tale

Combat Tactics for Player Characters

by Keith Ammann ...

Series series The Monsters Know What They’re Doing
From the author of The Monsters Know What They’re Doing comes an introduction to combat tactics for Dungeons & Dragons players.In his first book, The Monsters Know What They’re Doing (based on his popular blog), Keith Ammann unleashed upon the D&D world a wave of clever, highly evolved monster tactics. Now it’s only fair that he gives players the tools they need to fight back…and prevail!An ... Read more

$7.99 USD

From the author of The Monsters Know What They’re Doing comes an introduction to combat tactics for Dungeons & Dragons players.In his first book, The Monsters Know What They’re Doing (based on his popular blog), Keith Ammann unleashed upon the D&D world a wave of clever, highly evolved monster tactics. Now it’s only fair that he gives players the tools they need to fight back…and prevail!An
... Read more

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