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Minecraft Redstone: 70 Top Minecraft Redstone Ideas Your Friends Wish They Know

by Jason Scotts ...

Mastering redstone is one of the more difficult challenges a Minecraft player can take on. It's confusing, complicated and tedious enough to make even the most dedicated players start pulling their hair out. Minecraft Redstone : 70 Top Minecraft Redstone Ideas Your Friends Wish They Know will explain some simple concepts that can give players a head start to understanding how this unusual red ... Read more

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Mastering redstone is one of the more difficult challenges a Minecraft player can take on. It's confusing, complicated and tedious enough to make even the most dedicated players start pulling their hair out. Minecraft Redstone : 70 Top Minecraft Redstone Ideas Your Friends Wish They Know will explain some simple concepts that can give players a head start to understanding how this unusual red
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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

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**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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Minecraft: 70 Top Minecraft Mods That Your Friends Do Not Know (But Wish They Did!)

by Jason Scotts ...

All sorts of MineCraft mods have been made available by developers who believe that the Sandindie game could be made way more fun. Here are 70 of them, categorized into groups, depending on what their themes are. You may install them on your copy of the game and leave your friends bedazzled as to how you can have an edge on them. ... Read more

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All sorts of MineCraft mods have been made available by developers who believe that the Sandindie game could be made way more fun. Here are 70 of them, categorized into groups, depending on what their themes are. You may install them on your copy of the game and leave your friends bedazzled as to how you can have an edge on them.
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Super Mario

How Nintendo Conquered America

by Jeff Ryan ...

The story of Nintendo's rise and the beloved icon who made it possible.Nintendo has continually set the standard for video-game innovation in America, starting in 1981 with a plucky hero who jumped over barrels to save a girl from an ape.The saga of Mario, the portly plumber who became the most successful franchise in the history of gaming, has plot twists worthy of a video game. Jeff Ryan shares ... Read more

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The story of Nintendo's rise and the beloved icon who made it possible.Nintendo has continually set the standard for video-game innovation in America, starting in 1981 with a plucky hero who jumped over barrels to save a girl from an ape.The saga of Mario, the portly plumber who became the most successful franchise in the history of gaming, has plot twists worthy of a video game. Jeff Ryan shares
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Sidemen: The Book

The subject of the hit new Netflix documentary

by The Sidemen ...

Billions of you have watched their videos and millions of you have followed them on social media.So here we go; it's time to back up because YouTube superstars, The Sidemen, are finally here in book form and they're dishing the dirt on each other as well as the YouTube universe.There's nowhere to hide as KSI, Miniminter, Behzinga, Zerkaa,Vikkstar123, Wroetoshaw and Tobjizzle go in hard on their ... Read more

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Billions of you have watched their videos and millions of you have followed them on social media.So here we go; it's time to back up because YouTube superstars, The Sidemen, are finally here in book form and they're dishing the dirt on each other as well as the YouTube universe.There's nowhere to hide as KSI, Miniminter, Behzinga, Zerkaa,Vikkstar123, Wroetoshaw and Tobjizzle go in hard on their
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Press Reset

Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry

by Jason Schreier ...

From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next.Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of
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Theory of Fun for Game Design

by Raph Koster ...

Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.Why do some games become ... Read more

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Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it’s the most vital element in any game.Why do some games become
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The God Game

by Danny Tobey ...

'Like an episode of Black Mirror written by Stephen King' John Marrs, bestselling author of The One'Immersive, claustrophobic . . . addictive' GuardianWin and All Your Dreams Come True™! ;)Charlie and his friends have entered the God Game.Tasks are delivered through their phones. When they accomplish a mission, the game rewards them. Charlie's money problems could be over. Vanhi ca... ... Read more

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'Like an episode of Black Mirror written by Stephen King' John Marrs, bestselling author of The One'Immersive, claustrophobic . . . addictive' GuardianWin and All Your Dreams Come True™! ;)Charlie and his friends have entered the God Game.Tasks are delivered through their phones. When they accomplish a mission, the game rewards them. Charlie's money problems could be over. Vanhi ca...
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The Advanced Roblox Coding Book: An Unofficial Guide, Updated Edition

Learn How to Script Games, Code Objects and Settings, and Create Your Own World!

by Heath Haskins ...

Series series Unofficial Roblox Series
Make the most out of your Roblox experience with The Advanced Roblox Coding Book—now updated with new content, including updated avatar customization, movement and animation updates, and more!The Advanced Roblox Coding Book provides next-level, beginner-friendly guidance for middle-grade readers using Roblox Studio and Lua code to create interactive games. Players will learn where and how to use ... Read more

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Make the most out of your Roblox experience with The Advanced Roblox Coding Book—now updated with new content, including updated avatar customization, movement and animation updates, and more!The Advanced Roblox Coding Book provides next-level, beginner-friendly guidance for middle-grade readers using Roblox Studio and Lua code to create interactive games. Players will learn where and how to use
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Minecraft For Dummies

by Jacob Cordeiro ...

Craft yourself an amazing game of Minecraft!More than just a game, Minecraft consists of players using an avatar to create or destroy various types of blocks, form fantastic structures, create artwork, and do much more, all in a three-dimensional environment and across various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes. With this fun and friendly beginners guide, you will quickly grasp how to play ... Read more

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Craft yourself an amazing game of Minecraft!More than just a game, Minecraft consists of players using an avatar to create or destroy various types of blocks, form fantastic structures, create artwork, and do much more, all in a three-dimensional environment and across various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes. With this fun and friendly beginners guide, you will quickly grasp how to play
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Minecraft: The Ultimate Reloaded 70 Top Tips & Tricks Your Friends Wish They Know After You Beat Them!

by Jason Scotts ...

Minecraft is a great game to play alone, but it gets even better if you do so with your friends. Whether you are on PvP (player versus player) mode where your goal is to be the last man or in this case, the last Steve standing, or you are just trying to create a "better" world compared to those made by your friends, it would be to your advantage if you take note of the tips mentioned below. From ... Read more

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Minecraft is a great game to play alone, but it gets even better if you do so with your friends. Whether you are on PvP (player versus player) mode where your goal is to be the last man or in this case, the last Steve standing, or you are just trying to create a "better" world compared to those made by your friends, it would be to your advantage if you take note of the tips mentioned below. From
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Minecraft Cheats : 70 Top Essential Minecraft Cheats Guide Exposed!

by Jason Scotts ...

Thank you for checking out the book "Minecraft Cheats : 70 Top Minecraft Cheats Exposed!" This book will tell you how to play Minecraft with cheats enabled. That means that you would be able to explore more in every world, build awesome structures, and kill mobs. A bit of warning though - using these cheats can be highly addictive! Take note that not all worlds may allow you to use cheats, ... Read more

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Thank you for checking out the book "Minecraft Cheats : 70 Top Minecraft Cheats Exposed!" This book will tell you how to play Minecraft with cheats enabled. That means that you would be able to explore more in every world, build awesome structures, and kill mobs. A bit of warning though - using these cheats can be highly addictive! Take note that not all worlds may allow you to use cheats,
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The No Bull MAME Arcade Builder's Guide -or- How to Build Your MAME Compatible Home Video Arcade Cabinet Project

by Adam Aarons ...

Special limited introductory price.With hundreds of pages, 40 images, & dozens of up to date links, The No Bull MAME Arcade Builder's Guide is the ultimate resource for anyone thinking about building the arcade of their dreams.The guide covers everything from initial concept & planning to final software configuration. There's even a comprehensive troubleshooting section and additional help link ... Read more

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Special limited introductory price.With hundreds of pages, 40 images, & dozens of up to date links, The No Bull MAME Arcade Builder's Guide is the ultimate resource for anyone thinking about building the arcade of their dreams.The guide covers everything from initial concept & planning to final software configuration. There's even a comprehensive troubleshooting section and additional help link
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Learning XNA 4.0

Game Development for the PC, Xbox 360, and Windows Phone 7

by Aaron Reed ...

Want to develop games for Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7? This hands-on book will get you started with Microsoft's XNA 4.0 development framework right away -- even if you have no experience developing games. Although XNA includes several key concepts that can be difficult for beginning web developers to grasp, Learning XNA 4.0 shortens the learning curve by walking you through the framework in a ... Read more

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Want to develop games for Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7? This hands-on book will get you started with Microsoft's XNA 4.0 development framework right away -- even if you have no experience developing games. Although XNA includes several key concepts that can be difficult for beginning web developers to grasp, Learning XNA 4.0 shortens the learning curve by walking you through the framework in a
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Imaginable

How to see the future coming and be ready for anything

by Jane McGonigal ...

World-renowned future forecaster, game designer, and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jane McGonigal gives us the tools to imagine the future without fear.How can we be confident about making plans?How might we feel secure despite the future being unknown?How do we learn to feel at peace with the unexpected?Today it feels more challenging than ever to feel unafraid, hopeful, and equipped to face ... Read more

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World-renowned future forecaster, game designer, and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jane McGonigal gives us the tools to imagine the future without fear.How can we be confident about making plans?How might we feel secure despite the future being unknown?How do we learn to feel at peace with the unexpected?Today it feels more challenging than ever to feel unafraid, hopeful, and equipped to face
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101 Amazing Sega Master System Facts

by Jimmy Russell ...

Series Book 3 - Games Console History
In this entry to Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Sega's Master System - the first Sega home console to hit non-japanese shores. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who ... Read more

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In this entry to Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Sega's Master System - the first Sega home console to hit non-japanese shores. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who
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The Art of Game Design

A Book of Lenses, Third Edition

by Jesse Schell ...

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many ... Read more

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The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games.Good game design happens when you view your game from as many
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The Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech: Computer, Consoles & Games

by Peter Leigh ...

Series series Tech Classics
Remember what a wild frontier the early days of home gaming were? Manufacturers releasing new consoles at a breakneck pace; developers creating games that kept us up all night, then going bankrupt the next day; and what self-respecting kid didn't beg their parents for an Atari or a Nintendo? This explosion of computers, consoles, and games was genuinely unlike anything the tech world has seen ... Read more

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Remember what a wild frontier the early days of home gaming were? Manufacturers releasing new consoles at a breakneck pace; developers creating games that kept us up all night, then going bankrupt the next day; and what self-respecting kid didn't beg their parents for an Atari or a Nintendo? This explosion of computers, consoles, and games was genuinely unlike anything the tech world has seen
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Jacked

The unauthorized behind-the-scenes story of Grand Theft Auto

by David Kushner ...

The behind the scenes story of the world’s most notorious and controversial video games company – Rockstar Games.Jacked is the incredible story behind the phenomenon that changed video games for ever – Grand Theft Auto.Powerful politicians tried to stop it, parents and activists vigorously campaigned against it, but they couldn’t stop GTA breaking records. GTA IV became the biggest entertainment ... Read more

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The behind the scenes story of the world’s most notorious and controversial video games company – Rockstar Games.Jacked is the incredible story behind the phenomenon that changed video games for ever – Grand Theft Auto.Powerful politicians tried to stop it, parents and activists vigorously campaigned against it, but they couldn’t stop GTA breaking records. GTA IV became the biggest entertainment
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Wargames

From Gladiators to Gigabytes

by Martin van Creveld ...

Where did wargames come from? Who participated in them, and why? How is their development related to changes in real-life warfare? Which aspects of war did they capture, which ones did they leave out, how, and why? What do they tell us about the conduct of war in the times and places where they were played? How useful are they in training and preparation for war? Why are some so much more popular ... Read more

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Where did wargames come from? Who participated in them, and why? How is their development related to changes in real-life warfare? Which aspects of war did they capture, which ones did they leave out, how, and why? What do they tell us about the conduct of war in the times and places where they were played? How useful are they in training and preparation for war? Why are some so much more popular
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Minecraft: 140 Top Tips & Tricks Exposed!

by Jason Scotts ...

In Minecraft, you are, in almost all the senses of the word, free to do what you want, but learning how to survive and make the most out of the world you get dropped in could amplify the gaming experience and give you hours of fun. In the exciting new book, Minecraft: 140 Top Tips & Tricks Exposed! (2014 Edition), the 140 tips mentioned here will probably teach you a thing or two - from the basics ... Read more

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In Minecraft, you are, in almost all the senses of the word, free to do what you want, but learning how to survive and make the most out of the world you get dropped in could amplify the gaming experience and give you hours of fun. In the exciting new book, Minecraft: 140 Top Tips & Tricks Exposed! (2014 Edition), the 140 tips mentioned here will probably teach you a thing or two - from the basics
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Locating Imagination in Popular Culture

Place, Tourism and Belonging

Edited by Nicky van Es, Stijn Reijnders, Leonieke Bolderman, Abby Waysdorf ...

Series series Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies
Locating Imagination in Popular Culture offers a multi-disciplinary account of the ways in which popular culture, tourism and notions of place intertwine in an environment characterized by ongoing processes of globalization, digitization and an increasingly ubiquitous nature of multi-media.Centred around the concept of imagination, the authors demonstrate how popular culture and media are becoming ... Read more

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Locating Imagination in Popular Culture offers a multi-disciplinary account of the ways in which popular culture, tourism and notions of place intertwine in an environment characterized by ongoing processes of globalization, digitization and an increasingly ubiquitous nature of multi-media.Centred around the concept of imagination, the authors demonstrate how popular culture and media are becoming
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The Hyper-Casual Games

How to conceive, create, and launch Hyper-casual games to the top of the App Store

by Trey S ...

We’ve made top games like The Line Zen, The Pit, Bounce, Phases, Endless Sky, Jump Pack, Blue Edge, Wall Switch and even huge celebrity games like Bruce Lee: Dragon Run. And if you think about it, this is pretty insane. These games are dead simple. I know this first hand, as I created one of the very first hyper casual games ever on the app store. It was called Phases, I made it in 2014, it broke ... Read more

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We’ve made top games like The Line Zen, The Pit, Bounce, Phases, Endless Sky, Jump Pack, Blue Edge, Wall Switch and even huge celebrity games like Bruce Lee: Dragon Run. And if you think about it, this is pretty insane. These games are dead simple. I know this first hand, as I created one of the very first hyper casual games ever on the app store. It was called Phases, I made it in 2014, it broke
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Designing Games

A Guide to Engineering Experiences

by Tynan Sylvester ...

Ready to give your design skills a real boost? This eye-opening book helps you explore the design structure behind most of today's hit video games. You'll learn principles and practices for crafting games that generate emotionally charged experiences - a combination of elegant game mechanics, compelling fiction, and pace that fully immerses players.In clear and approachable prose, design pro Tynan ... Read more

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Ready to give your design skills a real boost? This eye-opening book helps you explore the design structure behind most of today's hit video games. You'll learn principles and practices for crafting games that generate emotionally charged experiences - a combination of elegant game mechanics, compelling fiction, and pace that fully immerses players.In clear and approachable prose, design pro Tynan
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