Best of
Video-Games
1993
Super Mario Adventures
Kentaro Takekuma - 1993
The final episode, which was printed in the first issue of 1993, introduced Mario's alter ego and tormented childhood playmate, Wario. The comics don't follow the story line of any particular game; however, they do incorporate many characters from the games and even introduce some new ones.Charlie Nozawa, the artist who created the comics, is known in Japan by the pen name Tamakichi Sakura. His most notable works include "Shiawase No Katachi" (Shapes of Happiness) and "Oyaji No Wakusei" (Dad's Planet). Kentaro Takekuma dreamed up the scenario. He is known in Japan for co-authoring "Comic Lesson: Even an Ape Can Draw a Comic."
Game Over, Press Start to Continue: How Nintendo Conquered the World
David Sheff - 1993
Whether it is recounting the struggles over the game"Tetris," offering blow-by-blow narrative of Nintendo's bitter legal warfare or its see-saw competition with other companies for market leadership, Game Over is a masterful piece of business journalism and technical reportage-a book both cautionary and hugely entertaining.
Sonic the Hedgehog: Friend or Foe?
Michael Teitelbaum - 1993
In this exciting story, you'll meet Sonic, his friends, and the evil Dr. Robotnik. And you'll learn:
how Robotnik came to rule the Planet
how Sonic met Sally
how Sonic got those super red sneakers
and much more!