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Series: The Art of Immortals: Fenyx Rising Hardcover Ubisoft 9781506719740 $53.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jan 26, 2021

A fanciful full-colored hardcover tome chronicling the development of the hotly anticipated video game Immortals Fenyx Rising(TM) from Ubisoft EntertainmentThe creative team of Ubisoft Quebec presents a fantastical world based on mythological tales, rife with creatures such as bestial minotaur, gigantic cyclops, evil chimera, ferocious harpies, and the terrifying Medusa. This volume offers an inside look at the craft behind that massive and magical land, wherein readers will find themselves taking part in a heroic journey that spans the lush pa... + Read More
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Series: Grimdark A Very British Hell Paperback Tim Linward 9781907222092 $33.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Oct 05, 2021

On Warhammer 40,000, Britain’s most excessive sci-fi franchise, and its vision of a hellish postindustrial future.In the grim darkness of the British imagination, there is only Warhammer 40,000…. Featuring demons, chain swords, and supermen in power armor, Warhammer 40,000 is Britain’s most excessive sci-fi franchise. For thirty years this cult war game and its tie-in media have enticed thousands of fans to build, paint, and play with armies of toy soldiers taken from the battlefields of the worst possible future. Why has this fantasy proven so... + Read More
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Series: What Was? What Is Nintendo? Paperback Gina Shaw 9780593093795 $7.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 12, 2021

The game is on! Get your hands on this book about one of the most influential companies in the video game industry.Founded in 1889, Nintendo started out as a small playing card company in Japan. 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 Ze... + Read More
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Series: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Document File Hardcover Capcom 9781506721668 $39.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Dec 22, 2020

An in-depth, 152-page art book that ventures into the challenges recorded throughout the production of the critically acclaimed, fan-adored Resident Evil 7: Biohazard!Relive the terror of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, the expertly crafted first-person survival horror game that altered the paradigm of Resident Evil titles. This art book includes undisclosed concept art and CG visuals closely arranged and coupled with detailed passages of the development team’s progress on the game. Explore interviews, photo albums, a storyboard collection of in-ga... + Read More
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Series: How Pac-Man Eats Hardcover Noah Wardrip-Fruin 9780262044653 $47.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Dec 15, 2020

How the tools and concepts for making games are connected to what games can and do mean; with examples ranging from Papers, Please to Dys4ia.In How Pac-Man Eats, Noah Wardrip-Fruin considers two questions: What are the fundamental ways that games work? And how can games be about something? Wardrip-Fruin argues that the two issues are related. Bridging formalist and culturally engaged approaches, he shows how the tools and concepts for making games are connected to what games can and do mean. Wardrip-Fruin proposes that games work at a fundament... + Read More
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Series: Characteristics of Games Paperback George Skaff Elias 9780262542692 $54.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Dec 08, 2020

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 discussed by game players and designers but seldom written about in any formal way. This book fills that gap. By emphasizing these player-centric basi... + Read More
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Series: NieR: Automata World Guide Volume 2 Hardcover Square Enix 9781506715759 $53.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Dec 15, 2020

Over 300 full-color pages collected into a hardcover volume that explores the secrets and strategies of Square Enix’s NieR:Automata!Revisit the characters, combat, and environment that enchanted players with stunning action and profound adventure from video game director Yoko Taro. Discover the intricacies of Submergence City, learn more about the characters and enemies with the Data Library, and master the Androids’ arsenal! Also featuring concept art and commentary, this second volume of the NieR:Automata World Guide is a must have item for f... + Read More
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Series: Octopath Traveler: The Complete Guide Hardcover Square Enix 9781506719672 $53.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Dec 01, 2020

Master Square Enix’s critically acclaimed RPG Octopath Traveler with this comprehensive guide!Explore every corner of Orsterra with the help of this complete guide which includes insight and explanation of the main narrative as well as boss strategies for each of the games’ eight protagonists! Dive deeper with detailed environment maps, subquest information, and beautiful illustrations that fully realize Octopath Traveler’s HD-2D graphics with exclusive explanations and commentary from the development team.Dark Horse Books and Square Enix prese... + Read More
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Series: BioWare: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development Hardcover Bioware 9781506718798 $65.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Nov 17, 2020

From the BioWare’s isometric role-playing roots to its intense space operas and living worlds, chart the legendary game studio’s first 25 years in this massive retrospective.BioWare - Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development puts you in the room during key moments in BioWare’s history, with never-before-seen art and photos anchored by candid stories from developers past and present. See what it took to make games in those wild early days. Pore over details of secret, cancelled projects. Discover the genesis of beloved characters an... + Read More
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Series: Final Fantasy VII Final Fantasy VII Poster Collection Paperback Square Enix 9781646090839 $33.99 ART Nov 17, 2020

A collection of 22 premium-quality removable posters featuring iconic art from one of the greatest video games of all time.Ever since its initial release, Final Fantasy VII has been beloved by generations of fans for its captivating characters, expansive storylines, and outstanding visual design. This compilation of 22 large-format, full-color art prints celebrates that rich legacy with images drawn from the world of Final Fantasy VII, including Advent Children, Dirge of Cerberus, Crisis Core, and Final Fantasy VII Remake.Story Locale: Fantasy ... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Deluxe Edition Hardcover Ubisoft 9781506720456 $104.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Nov 17, 2020

This masterfully designed oversized hardcover art book invites the reader on a visual journey through the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: A world defined by the harsh beauty of Viking life, rich with fascinating characters and breathtaking landscapes.The Assassin’s Creed series is renowned for its skillful blend of historical fiction, epic environments, and exciting action. This art book offers an insider’s look at the immersive art direction of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the first title in the franchise to explore Norse culture and the Vi... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Hardcover Ubisoft 9781506719313 $53.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Nov 17, 2020

This masterfully designed oversized hardcover art book invites the reader on a visual journey through the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: A world defined by the harsh beauty of Viking life, rich with fascinating characters and breathtaking landscapes.The Assassin’s Creed series is renowned for its skillful blend of historical fiction, epic environments, and exciting action. This art book offers an insider’s look at the immersive art direction of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla the first title in the franchise to explore Norse culture and the Viki... + Read More
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Series: Mass Effect: The Complete Comics Paperback Mac Walters 9781506719191 $53.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Nov 03, 2020

The champions of BioWare’s award winning series embark on thrilling interstellar expeditions through alien war and existential crisis, struggling for peace and fighting for the right to survive.Mass Effect’s vibrant world is teeming with conflict, and always on the edge of tipping into despair—but there are some who still struggle to maintain order in the chaos and secure the future of the galaxy. Join Liara as she teams up with the Drell Feron to recover the body of Commander Shepard from the Shadow Broker, uncover the origins of the Illusive ... + Read More
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Series: Platform Studies Who Are You? Nintendo's Game Boy Advance Platform Hardcover Alex Custodio 9780262044394 $39.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Oct 13, 2020

The Game Boy Advance platform as computational system and cultural artifact, from its 2001 release through hacks, mods, emulations, homebrew afterlives.In 2002, Nintendo of America launched an international marketing campaign for the Game Boy Advance that revolved around the slogan “Who Are You?”—asking potential buyers which Nintendo character, game, or even device they identified with and attempting to sell a new product by exploiting players’ nostalgic connections to earlier ones. Today, nearly two decades after its release, and despite the ... + Read More
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Series: Free-to-Play Mobile Video Games, Bias, and Norms Paperback Christopher A. Paul 9780262539418 $40.00 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Oct 13, 2020

An examination of free-to-play and mobile games that traces what is valued and what is marginalized in discussions of games.Free-to-play and mobile video games are an important and growing part of the video game industry, and yet they are often disparaged by journalists, designers, and players and pronounced inferior to to games with more traditional payment models. In this book, Christopher Paul shows that underlying the criticism is a bias against these games that stems more from who is making and playing them than how they are monetized. Fre... + Read More
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Series: Minecraft Minecraft: Epic Bases Hardcover Mojang Ab 9780593158555 $22.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 06, 2020

Discover new and exciting Minecraft base builds, with construction tips, blueprint spreads, and fun locations—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.Looking for inspiration for your next epic build? Look no further! Take a tour of 12 unique mind-blowing builds that are sure to spark your imagination. Learn top tips and tricks to really make your base stand out, with block choice suggestions, theme building advice and expert build guides for challenging structures and complex redstone mechanisms.With flying airsh... + Read More
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Series: Learning in Large-Scale Environments Peer Pedagogies on Digital Platforms Learning with Minecraft Let's Play Videos Paperback Michael Dezuanni 9780262539722 $47.00 EDUCATION Sep 22, 2020

How a popular entertainment genre on YouTube—Let’s Play videos created by Minecraft players—offers opportunities for children to learn from their peers.Every day millions of children around the world watch video gameplay on YouTube in the form of a popular entertainment genre known as Let’s Play videos. These videos, which present a player’s gameplay and commentary, offer children opportunities for interaction and learning not available in traditional television viewing or solo video gameplay. In this book, Michael Dezuanni examines why Let’s P... + Read More
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Series: Final Fantasy VII Final Fantasy VII Remake: World Preview Hardcover Square Enix 9781646090846 $33.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Sep 22, 2020

A full-color, lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake, presenting information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more!With its captivating characters, striking visual design, and intense gameplay, Final Fantasy VII set a new standard for the RPG genre and became one of the top video game releases of all time. Now, with Final Fantasy VII Remake, players return to Midgar in a stunning new rendition of a timeless classic. This World Preview volume offers both new players and longtime fans essential informatio... + Read More
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Series: Playful Thinking Ambient Play Hardcover Larissa Hjorth 9780262044363 $28.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Sep 15, 2020

How mobile games are part of our day-to-day lives and the ways we interact across digital, material, and social landscapes.We often play games on our mobile devices when we have some time to kill—waiting in line, pausing between tasks, stuck on a bus. We play in solitude or in company, alone in a bedroom or with others in the family room. In Ambient Play, Larissa Hjorth and Ingrid Richardson examine how mobile gameplay fits into our day-to-day lives. They show that as mobile games spread across different genres, platforms, practices, and contex... + Read More
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Series: God of War: Lore and Legends Hardcover Sony Studios 9781506715520 $45.99 ART Sep 08, 2020

A hardcover tome that authentically recreates Atreus’ journal as seen in God of War, with expanded lore written in collaboration with the God of War writing team!The hit game is brought to life in a tangible and exciting new way as readers are invited to plumb the lore of God of War through the eyes of Kratos’ son, Atreus. This hardcover volume chronicles Atreus and Kratos’ journey through the fabled Nine Realms, from the Wildwoods of Midgard to the mountains of Jötunheim and beyond. In addition to the record of their mythic journey, this wonde... + Read More
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Series: Marvel's Avengers The Art of the Game Hardcover Paul Davies 9781789092769 $53.95 ART Sep 04, 2020

Delve into the world of Marvel’s Avengers in this extraordinary collection of art. Packed with concept art, final designs, storyboards, and artist commentary.Assemble your team of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, embrace your powers, and live your Super Hero dreams. In a future with Super Heroes outlawed and the Avengers disbanded, a young Kamala Khan must reassemble the Avengers to stop AIM. Marvel’s Avengers is an epic, action-adventure journey with new Heroes and new narrative delivered on an on-going basis, for the definitive Avengers gaming exper... + Read More
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Series: Dragon Age: Blue Wraith Hardcover Nunzio DeFilippis 9781506708270 $23.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Sep 01, 2020

A group of Inquisition agents pursue the deadly elven warrior Fenris in this new chapter from the world of BioWare’s dark fantasy RPG!From the video game developer of genre-defining roleplaying games such as Baldur’s Gate, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Mass Effect comes a canonical continuation of stories begun in the multiple game of the year award-winning Dragon Age: Inquisition.The power of the substance known as red lyrium is as dark as it is devastating, and a mysterious weapon containing a frightening amount of it is about t... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Ghost of Tsushima Hardcover Sucker Punch Productions 9781506713557 $65.99 ART Sep 01, 2020

On sale date subject to change.A beautifully realized tome inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics and featuring art from the delicately crafted video game from Sucker Punch Productions. Dark Horse Books and Sucker Punch Productions are honored to present The Art of Ghost of Tsushima. Explore a unique and intimate look at the Tsushima Islands—all collected into a gorgeous, ornately designed art book.Step into the role of Tsushima Island’s last samurai, instilling fear and fighting back against the Mongolian invasion of Japan in the open-wor... + Read More
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Series: Playful Thinking Play like a Feminist. Hardcover Shira Chess 9780262044387 $35.95 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Aug 18, 2020

Why video games need feminism and feminism needs video games.“You play like a girl”: it’s meant to be an insult, accusing a player of subpar, un-fun playing. If you’re a girl, and you grow up, do you “play like a woman”—whatever that means? In this provocative and enlightening book, Shira Chess urges us to play like feminists. Furthermore, she urges us to play video games like feminists. Playing like a feminist is empowering and disruptive; it exceeds the boundaries of gender yet still advocates for gender equality. Playing like a feminist offe... + Read More
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Series: Elements of Game Design Hardcover Robert Zubek 9780262043915 $40.00 COMPUTERS Aug 18, 2020

An introduction to the basic concepts of game design, focusing on techniques used in commercial game production.This textbook by a well-known game designer introduces the basics of game design, covering tools and techniques used by practitioners in commercial game production. It presents a model for analyzing game design in terms of three interconnected levels—mechanics and systems, gameplay, and player experience—and explains how novice game designers can use these three levels as a framework to guide their design process. The text is notable ... + Read More
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Series: Final Fantasy XIV Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers -- The Art of Reflection -Histories Forsaken- Paperback Square Enix 9781646090617 $53.99 ART Jul 28, 2020

A gorgeous, oversized, full-color art book showcasing the artwork from the massively popular online video game Final Fantasy XIV. Volume one of a two-volume set with The Art of Reflection -Histories Unwritten-.(NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)Delve into the breathtaking world of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers in this deluxe volume featuring hundreds of beautiful illustrations of characters, environments, equipment, and more. Offering concept art, reference images, and messages from the artists, this book is a must-have... + Read More
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Series: The World of Cyberpunk 2077 Deluxe Edition Hardcover Marcin Batylda 9781506716992 $130.99 ART Jul 28, 2020

WELCOME TO NIGHT CITY!Explore an extensive examination of the rich lore of Cyberpunk 2077. This intricately assembled tome contains everything you need to know about the history, characters, and world of the long-awaited RPG from CD Projekt Red the creators of The Witcher video game series.This deluxe edition includes: An exclusive Night City map cover. A slipcase featuring Night City graffiti. Temporary Tattoos: show your alignment with any of Night City’s varied, colorful gangs. Johnny Silverhand Poster: a memorial to the gone-but-not-forgot... + Read More
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Series: The World of Cyberpunk 2077 Hardcover Marcin Batylda 9781506713588 $53.99 ART Jul 28, 2020

An insightful, captivatingly designed, full-color hardcover that transports readers to the futuristic megalopolis of Night City—the epicenter of the vibrant new action-RPG from CD Projekt Red.Step into the year 2077, a world dotted with dystopian metropoles where violence, oppression, and cyberware implants aren’t just common—they’re necessary tools to get ahead. Delve into incisive lore to discover how the economic decline of the United States created a crippling dependence on devious corporations and birthed the Free State of California. Expl... + Read More
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Series: Enchanted A History of Fantasy Illustration Hardcover Jesse Kowalski 9780789213709 $60.00 ART Jul 07, 2020

An abundantly illustrated history of fantasy art, from the Old Masters to the presentFor hundreds of years, artists have been inspired by the imaginative potential of fantasy. Unlike science fiction, which is based on fact, fantasy presents an impossible reality—a universe where dragons breathe fire, angels battle demons, and magicians weave spells. Published to coincide with a major exhibition organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum, this handsome volume reveals how artists have brought to life mythology, fables, and fairy tales, as well as mo... + Read More
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Series: The Art of the Last of Us Part II Hardcover Naughty Dog 9781506713762 $53.99 ART Jun 23, 2020

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 the award-winning The Last of Us.
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Series: The Art of Wolfenstein: Youngblood Hardcover MachineGames 9781506716473 $65.99 ART Jun 16, 2020

A full-color oversized hardcover chronicling the development of the next entry in the iconic first-person shooter franchise.It’s do or die in the dystopian streets of Nazi-occupied Paris as Jess and Soph Blazkowicz piece together the mysterious disappearance of their father, William J. Blazkowicz, while driving the fascists out of France once and for all.This gorgeous volume features an amazing arsenal of concept art, production material, and exclusive creator commentary from the latest romp into Earth’s alternate history with Wolfenstein: Youn... + Read More
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Series: Game Boy Modding A Beginner's Guide to Game Boy Mods, Collecting, History, and More! Paperback Greg Farrell 9781718500143 $33.95 COMPUTERS May 26, 2020

Complete beginner’s guide to all aspects of modifying the classic Nintendo Game Boy.Game Boy Modding teaches you how to purchase, refurbish, mod, and customize Nintendo handheld consoles. The consoles are widely available and the customizations are affordable, requiring only limited tools and know-how. Retro consoles are seeing a resurgence of popularity worldwide, and king among these throwback devices is the Nintendo Game Boy, which sold over 100 million units in its lifetime and introduced gamers to Mario and Pokemon. These consoles emanate ... + Read More
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Series: Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper Paperback Ian Flynn 9781684055838 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 14, 2020

Join two of the most popular new characters from Sonic’s world in this classic odd-couple team-up adventure!Tangle the Lemur’s got a problem: there’s not enough action in her life! Whisper the Wolf’s also got a problem: she’s hunting down an incredibly dangerous enemy named Sonic the Hedgehog! Can Tangle and Whisper help solve each other’s problems, or will they just make things worse?Also collected is Sonic The Hedgehog: Annual 2019. Join Sonic and some of his coolest friends in adventures that show just how wonderful Sonic’s world really is. ... + Read More
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Series: The Complete Art of Guild Wars: ArenaNet 20th Anniversary Edition Hardcover Arenanet 9781506715995 $53.99 ART Apr 07, 2020

A glorious, oversized, full-color tome that includes art and commentary chronicling the ongoing development of the Guild Wars universe.Explore the living history of Tyria through an expansive collection of never-before-seen concept art, production material, and creator commentary from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 that offers exclusive insight into an every-changing world inhabited by millions of players! The continuing growth of the Guild Wars franchise is lovingly detailed by the ArenaNet artists themselves in a volume that commemorates the stu... + Read More
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Series: Minecraft Minecraft: Guide to Survival Hardcover Mojang Ab 9780593158135 $15.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 07, 2020

This updated Guide to Exploration—now retitled Guide to Survival—has even more insider info and tips from the experts at game-creator Mojang, making this is the definitive, fully illustrated guide to survival in Minecraft. Learn how to survive and thrive.The mysterious world of Minecraft is just waiting to be explored. But danger lurks around every corner and survival can prove difficult for even the bravest adventurer.Learn how to find resources, craft equipment, and protect yourself. Discover which biomes to avoid when starting out, how to bu... + Read More
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Series: The Art of DOOM: Eternal Hardcover Bethesda Softworks 9781506715544 $53.99 ART Mar 24, 2020

An oversized, full-color hardcover art book containing concept art and commentary from the development of DOOM Eternal, the next entry in the iconic first-person shooter series.The newest chapter in the quintessential game franchise from id Software is here. Witness DOOM Eternal! This epic volume explores the art and development of the hotly anticipated sequel to the 2016 Game Award-winner for Best Action Game! Explore the twisted demonic invasion of Earth, the cultist UAC facilities, and plunge into otherworldly and unknown locations new to th... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Cuphead Hardcover Studio MDHR 9781506713205 $53.99 ART Mar 17, 2020

Get transported back to the golden age of 1930s animation with an art book celebrating the acclaimed run & gun game, Cuphead!Each page of this curated collection of artwork is designed to capture the vintage look and feel of the 1930’s. Take a gander at the game’s traditional hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation. Peek at the early concepts, production work, and early ideas that went into the making of Cuphead’s characters, bosses, stages and more including never-before-seen content from the upcoming DLC! Relive the most cherished and challenging... + Read More
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Series: Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic The Hedgehog, Vol. 5: Crisis City Paperback Ian Flynn 9781684056170 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Feb 11, 2020

Can Sonic save a city in crisis…or has he finally met his match?Dr. Eggman has launched his most extreme plan yet and Sonic’s already racing to catch up! As Eggman drowns entire cities in his Metal Virus, creating hoards of Zombots—civilians infected with the virus to become easily manipulated machines—Sonic himself struggles to keep his infection in check! And when Sonic’s friends start falling victim, it’s clear no one is safe!Collects issues #17-20 of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.Series Overview: Part of an ongoing series.Publication Histor... + Read More
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Series: Art of Mana Hardcover Square Enix 9781506712635 $53.99 ART Feb 11, 2020

Celebrating the first twenty-five years of Mana adventures!Since the first game’s release in 1991, Square Enix has been dazzling fans worldwide with the fantastical and action-packed world of Mana. More than twenty-five years later, the magic of Mana still lives on and now Dark Horse Books and Square Enix are proud to present The Art of Mana. The first official art book of Square Enix’s hit Mana video game series, The Art of Mana collects more than twenty-five years’ worth of memories with over 200 pages featuring more than 400 illustrations fr... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Death Stranding Hardcover Titan Books 9781789091564 $53.95 ART Feb 11, 2020

The official art book for Hideo Kojima’s BAFTA-winning DEATH STRANDING.After the collapse of civilization, Sam Bridges must journey across a ravaged landscape crawling with otherworldly threats to save mankind from the brink of extinction. From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience for the PlayStation®4 system, nominated for the DICE Game of the Year Award. In the near future, mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural events known as the Death Stranding. With spec... + Read More
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Series: FF DOT: The Pixel Art of Final Fantasy Hardcover Square Enix 9781506713526 $33.99 ART Feb 04, 2020

A hardcover volume that showcases the intriguing evolution of pixel art from the Final Fantasy series!Containing detailed sprite sheets that showcase the pixel composition of Final Fantasy’s beloved characters, maps of Final Fantasy’s most popular highlighting tools used by the developers, and a special interview with Kazuko Shibuya, the character pixel artist for the Final Fantasy series, FF Dot is a one of a kind product that immerses readers into an iconic aspect of the Final Fantasy experience. Dark Horse Books is proud to collaborate with ... + Read More
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Series: Super Mario: Bring on the Bad Guys! (Nintendo) Paperback Courtney Carbone 9781984849724 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Jan 07, 2020

This brand-new full-color activity book with over 500 stickers stars Nintendo's classic team of Mario and Luigi, and their most fearsome foes!Super Mario fans will love this full-color activity book featuring Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and all their foes--Bowser, Koopalings, Wario, Waluigi, and more! It's filled with action-packed activities and over 500 stickers for gamers of all ages! Mario made his debut in the 1980s in arcades around the world and has since gone on to star in many adventures, evolving into the beloved icon he is tod... + Read More
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Series: Miniature Final Fantasy Hardcover Square Enix 9781506713533 $25.99 ART Dec 31, 2019

A whimsical collection of iconic scenes from the Final Fantasy series, cheerfully realized by miniature photographer Tatsuya Tanaka!Cloud and Sephiroth reenact their fateful showdown—an open beer can standing in for Nibel Reactor cooling tower. Setzer steers his airship Blackjack, mischievously recreated from corn on the cob. A chocobo flits and frolics across a field of…tennis balls. Tetsuya Tanaka’s vibrant miniature photography is showcased side-by-side with concept art that details the process of each photo’s creation. This tome catalogs fa... + Read More
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Series: Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog: The Official Movie Mad Libs Media tie-in Paperback Anthony Casciano 9780593093047 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Dec 24, 2019

Race through these Mad Libs one blank at a time with everyone’s favorite speedster and brand-new movie star, Sonic the Hedgehog.Sonic the Hedgehog has been speeding across screens and televisions since 1991. Now, Sonic stars in his very own movie and this Mad Libs contains 21 stories and a pull-out poster celebrating the fastest thing alive.
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Series: Sonic the Hedgehog Meet Sonic! A Sonic the Hedgehog Storybook Paperback Penguin Young Readers Licenses 9780593093931 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Dec 24, 2019

The world’s fastest blue hedgehog is speeding to the big screen in February 2020. On time to celebrate the film’s release is this adorable storybook that introduces readers to Sonic the Hedgehog.Illustrated in the modern 2D Sonic style, Meet Sonic! is the perfect introduction to Sonic for younger readers. In twenty-four easy-to-read pages, readers learn all about Sonic and his friends. This book also contains cool stickers of everyone’s favorite characters from the world of Sonic the Hedgehog!
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Series: Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic & Friends Sticker Activity Book Paperback Penguin Young Readers Licenses 9780593093023 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Dec 24, 2019

On sale in time to celebrate the new Sonic live-action movie, this book is packed with puzzles, games, four sheets of stickers, and fun facts about the world’s fastest hedgehog.Featuring sixteen full-color pages illustrated in the classic Sonic style, this sticker activity book provides tons of fun activities all about Sonic and his friends, plus four pages of stickers!
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Series: The Art of Concrete Genie Hardcover PixelOpus 9781506713427 $39.99 ART Dec 10, 2019

Walk among the mysterious streets of Denska and collect the real pages of artwork behind PixelOpus’ endearing video game Concrete Genie!This art book studies the power of self-expression, creativity and the game’s core fantasy of making anyone believe they can be an artist - just like the talented protagonist of the game, Ash. Return to the characters, monsters, and lore of Denska to uncover the secrets behind PixelOpus’ ’living paint’ mechanics that allow the walls of Denska to come to life with player creations. Witness a special, behind-the-... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Limited Edition Hardcover Lucasfilm Ltd 9781506717005 $104.99 ART Nov 19, 2019

A full-color oversized hardcover volume that captures the development of the newest canonical and interactive addition to the Star Wars universe.A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the new action-adventure videogame from Respawn Entertainment. Explore the artistic creation of Cal Kestis’s quest to rebuild the Jedi Order as he learns the ways of the Force, travels to exotic worlds, and battles tyrannical foes. With detailed concept art of all-new characters, exciting weapons and equipment, and locales both famili... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Hardcover Lucasfilm Ltd. 9781506715551 $53.99 ART Nov 19, 2019

A full-color oversized hardcover volume that captures the development of the newest canonical and interactive addition to the Star Wars universe.A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the new action-adventure videogame from Respawn Entertainment. Explore the artistic creation of Cal Kestis’s quest to rebuild the Jedi Order as he learns the ways of the Force, travels to exotic worlds, and battles tyrannical foes.With detailed concept art of all-new characters, exciting weapons and equipment, and locales both familiar... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Splatoon 2 Hardcover Nintendo 9781506713748 $53.99 ART Nov 12, 2019

An amaze-ink behind-the-scenes look at the making of Splatoon 2, one of the best-selling Nintendo Switch games of all time!Dive into over 380 pages worth of illustrations, key art, and designs of your favorite colorful characters, weapons, gear, locations, maps, and brands. The Art of Splatoon 2 also features storyboards and other extras sure to make a splash with any fan!Don’t miss this ink-redible look at the best-selling family-friendly game Splatoon 2 in this colorful high-quality hardcover!
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Series: The Art of Super Mario Odyssey Hardcover Nintendo 9781506713755 $65.99 ART Nov 05, 2019

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 beautiful full-color hardcover volume clocks in at 368 pages and features concept art, preliminary sketches, and notes from the development team, plus insight into some early ideas that didn’t make it into the game itself! Explo... + Read More
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Series: Arcade Game Typography The Art of Pixel Type Paperback Toshi Omigari 9780500021743 $45.95 ART Nov 05, 2019

The definitive survey of ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s arcade video game pixel typography.Arcade Game Typography presents readers with a fascinating new world of typography: the pixel typeface. Video game designers of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s faced color and resolution limitations that stimulated incredible creativity. With each letter having to exist in a small pixel grid, artists began to use clever techniques to create elegant character sets within a tiny canvas. This book presents typefaces on a dynamic and decorative grid, taking reference fr... + Read More
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Series: Minecraft: Stories from the Overworld (Graphic Novel) Hardcover Hope Larson 9781506708331 $19.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 15, 2019

From blocks to panels! Minecraft returns to comics in this stand-alone anthology collection of officially licensed, original comic stories!With tales of witch and pillager rivals finding common ground, a heartless griefer who bit off more than they could chew, and valiant heroes new (or not!) to the Overworld, this anthology tells tales that span the world of Minecraft. Featuring stories from star writers Hope Larson (Batgirl), Kevin Panetta (Zodiac Starforce, Bloom), Rafer Roberts (Modern Fantasy, Grumble), and Ian Flynn (Sonic, Mega Man) and ... + Read More
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Series: Minecraft Minecraft: Let's Build! Land of Zombies Hardcover Mojang Ab 9781984820846 $13.50 COMPUTERS Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 24, 2019

This official Minecraft book will help new and seasoned players alike develop their own land of zombies with ease.Have you ever wanted to build an entire land dedicated to battling zombies? This guide will show you how it’s done! Inside you’ll find build ideas for everything from a zombie arena and a spooky, zombie-infested graveyard to an entire undead city and a top secret lab where zombies are created and cured. Just follow the steps for each build, and before you know it you’ll have an entire Land of Zombies. Then, it’s just a matter of tea... + Read More
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Series: Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic The Hedgehog, Vol. 4: Infection Paperback Ian Flynn 9781684055449 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Sep 03, 2019

After all the excitement of his recent adventures, Sonic’s ready for a break—NOT!The thuggish twosome, Rough and Tumble, are back and they’re looking for vengeance against Sonic and his friends. And they’re not the only ones…some of Sonic’s greatest foes have returned and, with the help of some new evil allies, have created a threat that’s guaranteed to take over the world. Even Sonic can’t outrun a Virus for too long.Collects issues #13-16.Series Overview: Part of an ongoing series.Publication History: TR original
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Series: Ninja Notebook Notebook with Stickers and Tips to Improve Your E-Game Diary Tyler "Ninja" Blevins 9781984826770 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 20, 2019

From the YouTube star and #1 Fortnite gamer Ninja comes a journal with 6 sheets of Ninja-style stickers and prompts, tips, and tricks featured throughout. It’s the ultimate Ninja swag that every gamer will want to show off everywhere they go.Publishing in tandem with Ninja’s illustrated book, Get Good, this analog notebook is perfectly positioned as the ultimate gamer’s journal with an added bonus: it’s designed to be customized and used for any purpose—game-related or otherwise. With a sleek cover, Ninja-branded stickers, and 143 dotted interi... + Read More
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Series: Ninja: Get Good My Ultimate Guide to Gaming Hardcover Tyler "Ninja" Blevins 9781984826756 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 Aug 20, 2019

From the YouTube star, ESPN cover “athlete,” and #1 Fortnite gamer, this is Ninja’s ultimate guide to gaming with tips and tricks on how to play and win at just about any video game.A bonafide gaming celebrity on YouTube and Twitch, Ninja (aka Tyler Blevins) is widely considered to be the #1 Fortnite player in the world and the face of the increasingly popular movement around Esports gaming competitions. In his first book, Get Good, Ninja reveals the secrets to his gaming success and how he became one of the most popular online gamers of all ti... + Read More
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Series: Anthem: Strong Alone, Stronger Together Hardcover Bioware 9781506707075 $19.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Aug 13, 2019

This prequel to BioWare’s science fantasy Action RPG introduces two gifted siblings struggling for survival in a world full of danger.From the video game developer that has defined roleplaying games with seminal franchises such as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic comes a world brimming with new heroes, new threats, and new stories. Yarrow—one of the brave warriors known as Freelancers who pilot powerful Javelin exosuits—rescues a lone boy, Kismet, from an ambush. With no family left alive, Kisme... + Read More
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Series: Tom Clancy's The Division: Extremis Malis Hardcover Christofer Emgard 9781506710426 $19.99 COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS Jul 23, 2019

The perfect introduction to the post-pandemic world of Ubisoft’s record-breaking video game series, this graphic novel follows Division agent Caleb Dunne from New York City to Washington, D.C. in pursuit of the mysterious woman who murdered his partner.This prequel to Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is a must-have for fans of intrigue and tales of survival.Months after a bioweapon attack devastated New York City, the Division agents are the last hope of a United States struggling to hold itself together. During a mission gone horribly wrong, Divisi... + Read More