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Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"As video games evolve, only the fittest companies survive. Making a blockbuster once cost millions of dollars; now it can cost hundreds of millions, but with a $160 billion market worldwide, the biggest players are willing to bet the bank. Steven L. Kent has been playing video games since Pong and writing about the industry since the Nintendo Entertainment System. In volume 1 of The Ultimate History of Video Games, he chronicled the industry's first...
Author
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Nine kid-friendly questions give elementary readers an inside look at Nintendo to spark their curiosity about the brand's Japanese history, games, and consoles. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen On, an imprint of Yen Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
After their journey down the river, Satou and crew finally arrive at the old capital just in time for the martial arts tournament, along with some fireworks, a ball at the castle, and sightseeing in the Ougoch Duchy. But the followers of the demon lord are plotting in the shadows ...
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen On, an imprint of Yen Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Press "snooze" to begin. It's been a long night for Suzuki, a programmer on a caffeine-fueled "death march" in the final rush to complete his RPG. During a nap under his desk, he even starts dreaming about exploring the game's fantasy world with a new face, new powers, and even a few cute NPCs. But this dream is surprisingly vivid, and he can't seem to wake up ..."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen On, an imprint of Yen Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"As Satou and crew set out for more sightseeing, they catch up with the hero Hayato and learn of his many interests, including a particular fascination with Arisa ... But it isn't long before the gang is once again whisked away on another adventures: a trip to the black-market district Muraas! Meanwhile, high overhead, a ferocious new friend prepares to make its debut ..."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Colter Shaw novels volume 1
Language
English
Description
"From the bestselling and award-winning master of suspense, the first novel in a thrilling new series, introducing Colter Shaw. "You have been abandoned." A young woman has gone missing in Silicon Valley and her father has hired Colter Shaw to find her. The son of a survivalist family, Shaw is an expert tracker. Now he makes a living as a "reward seeker," traveling the country to help police solve crimes and private citizens locate missing persons....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Is it a dream? Is it a game? Whatever the case, game programmer Satou still finds himself in a strange yet familiar fantasy world. Now he's in the depths of demonic labyrinth, and his only companions are three beastfolk slave girls. While others treat them like dirt, Satou can see their potential for greatness! Can they all work together to escape, or will they be trapped forever?"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
""Life hacks" takes on a whole new meaning! After successfully saving the elf girl Mia from the evil Zen, Satou and his party set off the escort her back to her village. With his high stats, full wallet, and good company, Satou is enjoying the leisurely journey, exporing the ins and outs of this new world's gamelike mechanics-- until he meets a witch and her apprentice who need his help! Fortunately, his perspective as a programmer gives them an advantage...
Author
Series
Long live Mortal Kombat volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"To politicians and parents, Mortal Kombat was a menace to society. To gamers, it was a way of life. From dedicated hustlers who put thousands of miles on their odometers driving coast to coast to challenge the top players in arcades, to fans who devote their free time to collecting action figures, setting world records, and plumbing the depths of its lore, the Mortal Kombat franchise has topped sales charts for 30 years, and its popularity shows...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Role-playing game historian Ben Riggs unveils the secret history of TSR- the company that unleashed imaginations with Dungeons & Dragons, was driven into ruin by disastrous management decisions, and then saved by their bitterest rival. Co-created by wargame enthusiasts Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, the original Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game released by TSR (Tactical Studies Rules) in 1974 created a radical new medium: the role-playing game....
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
c2023
Language
Español
Description
El videojuego acaba de salir del empaque, pero ¿qué pasó antes de eso para que ese juego llegara a tus manos? Este libro ofrece una mirada fascinante al proceso de producción y financiación de un videojuego.
16) Gamer (Rated R)
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Kable is the superstar and cult hero of the ultraviolent Slayers. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned, and forced to fight against his will, the modern-day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game, free his family, regain his identity, and save mankind from this ruthless technology.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The legendary entrepreneur and online gaming pioneer, creator of the Ultima series and the forthcoming Shroud of Avatar, and private space travel advocate examines the importance of adventure and curiosity in his life in this inspiring memoir, complete with interactive tie-ins, puzzles, tricks, and secret codes.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the videogame industry--in development as a feature film from Sony PicturesIn 1990, Nintendo had a virtual monopoly on the videogame industry. Sega, on the other hand, was just a faltering arcade company with big aspirations and even bigger...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A picture book biography of Ralph Baer, nicknamed "The Father of Videogames," which shows how a great inventor found a way to transform the early television set into a vehicle for gaming."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Suzuki thought he was dreaming when he took a nap and woke up in a fantasy world, but this programmer has found he now has special powers straight out of his game... Having saved the mysterious elf girl and her protector, Satou faces his next challenge: ascending the Cradle, a training facility for elves packed with monsters and powerful guardians! Satou fights his way up, his sights set on the 200th floor-where a fearsome foe awaits..."--Provided...
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