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Video-Games

2021

Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's Legendary CEO


Satoru Iwata - 2021
    In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer." —Satoru IwataSatoru Iwata was the former Global President and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the world’s best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid the groundwork for the development of the wildly successful Pokémon Go game and the Nintendo Switch. Known for his analytical and imaginative mind, but even more for his humility and people-first approach to leadership, Satoru Iwata was beloved by game fans and developers worldwide. In this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the "Iwata Asks" series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato Itoi, Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history.

Life is Strange Vol. 4: Partners In Time: Tracks


Emma Vieceli - 2021
    Now, with the universe against her, she must embark on a coast-to-coast road trip of multiple lifetimes!

Life is Strange Vol. 5: Coming Home


Emma Vieceli - 2021
    The fifth volume of the comic series based on the Bafta Award-winning Square Enix video game Life is Strange, following the strange and wonderful tales of time-travelling Max Caulfield!Collects issues #17-20 of the hit Life is Strange comic series, set after the events of the BAFTA-winning video game series!

What Is Nintendo?


Gina Shaw - 2021
    Though the cards sold well, Nintendo really became popular when it began creating toys in the 1960s, and then became internationally renowned after developing video games and consoles in the 1970s and '80s. After introducing the world to some of the best-known and top-selling video game franchises of all-time, such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Pok�mon, it's clear to see why Nintendo is beloved by parents as a company that creates nonviolet, family-friendly entertainment for kids.With fun black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest additon to Who HQ!

The Art of the Mass Effect Trilogy: Expanded Edition


BioWare - 2021
    Expanded with never before seen works of art, this new edition delves deeper than ever into the sci-fi saga that changed video games forever.Contains extensive new material from the DLCs for all three games--including the award-winning "Lair of the Shadow Broker" from Mass Effect 2 and the fan-favorite "Citadel" from Mass Effect 3.Experience the evolution of the aliens, planets, ships, and technology that define this iconic science fiction universe, as the developers who brought BioWare's masterpiece to life take you from the earliest design sketches through to the meticulous final renders.Brimming with concept art and commentary, this expanded edition is the ultimate companion to one of the greatest series in the history of gaming!

Press Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry


Jason Schreier - 2021
    In his eagerly anticipated, deeply researched new book, Schreier trains his investigative eye on the volatility of the video game industry and the resilience of the people who work in it. The business of videogames is both a prestige industry and an opaque one. Based on dozens of first-hand interviews that cover the development of landmark games -- Bioshock Infinite, Epic Mickey, Dead Space, and more -- on to the shocking closures of the studios that made them, PRESS RESET tells the stories of how real people are affected by game studio shutdowns, and how they recover, move on, or escape the industry entirely. Schreier's insider interviews cover hostile takeovers, abusive bosses, corporate drama, bounced checks, and that one time the Boston Red Sox's Curt Schilling decided he was going to lead a game studio that would take out World of Warcraft. Along the way, he asks pressing questions about why, when the video game industry is more successful than ever, it's become so hard to make a stable living making video games -- and whether the business of making games can change before it's too late.

The Freddy Files Ultimate Edition: An AFK Book (Five Nights at Freddy's) (Media tie-in)


Scott Cawthon - 2021
    Delving into each game, players can map the animatronics' paths, learn how timed elements of the games work, and discover how to trigger unique events. Special sections throughout highlight FNAF fans' most talked-about topics, from the alternate endings in Help Wanted and Curse of Dreadbear, to the new technology introduced in Fazbear Frights, to the ways that Easter eggs, rare screens, and hidden content can shed light on some of the more elusive questions in the FNAF universe. A comprehensive animatronics inventory and reproduced content from the Fazbear Entertainment Archives complete this compendium, helping fans bring their theories straight to the source. All the evidence, along with every detail of the games, books, and more, is laid out for fans to explore in this one-of-a-kind guide to the warped world of Five Nights at Freddy's.

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Volume 3


Kuroki Q - 2021
    Afraid that they could commit murder while not in their right mind, the sick students are quarantined, keeping in touch with the healthy students by video monitor...only to find that despite all their precautions, the killing hasn't stopped!Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is an alternate version of the events told in the manga Danganronpa 2: Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair. That series told the story through the eyes of Ultimate Lucky Student Nagito Komaeda; now Goodbye Despair gives you the perspective of his arch-rival in the desperate classroom murder game, Hajime Hinata!

Destiny Grimoire Anthology, Volume IV: The Royal Will


Bungie Inc. - 2021
    

Kingdom Hearts Ultimania: The Story Before Kingdom Hearts III


Square Enix - 2021
    Explore character profiles from icons like King Mickey and Goofy, to modern favorites like Tron or Captain Jack Sparrow. Study detailed summaries of each games story, along with rare concept designs and storyboards! No stone is left unturned in this grand overview, which includes content from:Kingdom Hearts Final MixKingdom Hearts Chain of MemoriesKingdom Hearts 358/2 DaysKingdom Hearts II Final Mix Kingdom Hearts CodedKingdom Hearts Birth by SleepKingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Kingdom Hearts Unchained XDark Horse Books, Square Enix, and Disney present Kingdom Hearts Ultimania: The Story Before Kingdom Hearts III. This original English translation of the Japanese fan favorite reference guide is sure to capture the imaginations of Disney fans and gamers everywhere!

Dragon Age: Dark Fortress #3


Nunzio DeFilippis - 2021
    Valor and sacrifice are the order of the day, and when it's all over, none will remain unchanged.

A Profound Waste Of Time (#2)


Caspian Whistler - 2021
    

The Loop


Jon Ingold - 2021
    And what is buried can always be brought back into the light...What will be found? What will be lost? Is the Loop real? And what lies in Heaven's Vault?

Horizon Zero Dawn #2.1: Liberation


Anne Toole - 2021
    Titan’s smash-hit comic series is back for a second arc!Aloy and Erend fend off deadly machines as the pair hunt down an Oseram tribe member’s killer!Story by Horizon Zero Dawn narrative director Ben McCaw and writer Anne Toole, plus new series artist Elmer Damaso (Robotech).

Dragon Age: Dark Fortress #2


Nunzio DeFilippis - 2021
    The deadly elven warrior Fenris and a team of the Inquisition's best race to keep the Venatori from unleashing a power that will reshape Thedas in this canonical continuation of BioWare's dark fantasy RPG! Will they be fast enough to outrun their own pasts and stop what's coming? The continuation of Dragon Age: Blue Wraith!

Dragon Age: Dark Fortress #1


Nunzio DeFilippis - 2021
    The continuation of Dragon Age: Blue Wraith!

Runescape: The First 20 Years--An Illustrated History


Alex Calvin - 2021
    Assuming any number of fantasy roles, players carved their own adventures in a fantasy land filled with vibrant characters, daring adventure and mystery. In an industry where success can often be short lived, RuneScape has defied the odds by not just surviving, but thriving over an incredible two decades. Now you can get an insider's look at the tremendous talent and enormous effort that went into creating the land of Gielinor and the magical races who inhabit it.Jagex and Dark Horse present a guide to the history of the RuneScape franchise, exploring the detailed tapestry of RuneScape and Old School RuneScape through exciting and exclusive art and behind the scenes interviews!

Minecraft: Blockopedia: Updated Edition


Mojang AB - 2021
    It's a beautiful and comprehensive reference tool for beginners and more experienced players alike, with essential information on every block's properties, as well as little-known trivia and expert advice on what to do with each one! From basic plants and ores to enchantment tables and End stone, you'll find everything you need to know in the Blockopedia.

Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point (2021-) #6 (Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point (2021-) *NO FORTNITE CODE*)


Christos Gage - 2021
    

World of Darkness: Crimson Thaw #1


Danny Lore - 2021
    

Final Fantasy XV Official Works


Square Enix - 2021
    Experience hundreds of pieces of detailed design work composed lovingly for fans of the unique sci-fi fantasy world. This volume collects complex lore, insightful commentary, comprehensive data, and dazzling concept art, all beautifully bound in this richly detailed hardcover!Square Enix and Dark Horse Books present a superbly curated collection of Final Fantasy XV content that any fan will cherish.

Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! Lily's Miracle


Kousuke Akai - 2021
    But her life changes forever when the fabled adventuring party known as the Crimson Vow saves her home from a bandit attack. Lily emerges from the encounter with her hearing miraculously restored, the ability to converse with nanomachines, and the power of magic! Taking only her attendant, Lafine, with her, she sets out to seek adventure in the great wide world. Let the legend of Lily Lockwood begin!

Kingdom Hearts Character Files


Square Enix - 2021
    In addition to highlighting each character's evolving appearance and unique costumes, this tome illuminates the entire cast's back stories and retells their adventures from across the beloved series. This volume offers unprecedented insights into the lore behind the games!Dark Horse Books, Square Enix, and Disney present Kingdom Hearts Character Files. Officially localized into English for the first time ever, this is a must-own item for any fan of Disney or the Kingdom Hearts series!