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Play Nice

The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment

by Jason Schreier ...

Narrated by Ray Chase ...

Unabridged

9 hours 16 min

From 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 Entertainment was once synonymous with perfection. The renowned ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

From 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 Entertainment was once synonymous with perfection. The renowned
... Read more
Audiobook

Abyssal Archive

The Mythology of Dark Souls

by Lokey ...

Narrated by VaatiVidya ...

Unabridged

19 hours 1 min

Abyssal Archive features the most comprehensive fan analysis of the Dark Souls' mythos ever undertaken. We set out to pay tribute to Miyazaki's legendary game by crafting a work of literature that embodies the same care and attention to detail that makes Dark Souls itself such a peerless work of art.[Note: Abyssal Archive is not officially endorsed by FromSoftware or Bandai-Namco.] ... Read more

$34.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Abyssal Archive features the most comprehensive fan analysis of the Dark Souls' mythos ever undertaken. We set out to pay tribute to Miyazaki's legendary game by crafting a work of literature that embodies the same care and attention to detail that makes Dark Souls itself such a peerless work of art.[Note: Abyssal Archive is not officially endorsed by FromSoftware or Bandai-Namco.]
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Audiobook

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie Alex Book 3: Snowed In (An Unofficial Minecraft Diary Book)

by MC Steve ...

Narrated by MC Steve ...

Unabridged

59 min

As brave hearted Alex and level headed Steve persevere in their fight against an evil wizard and his enchanted zombies, they slowly make it up the mountain where the wizard seems to have set up his lair. Alex and Steve are “semi zombies” - they still behave like humans but lack the strength to fight like they used to before they were bitten.After killing off half of the zombie warriors, they find ... Read more

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As brave hearted Alex and level headed Steve persevere in their fight against an evil wizard and his enchanted zombies, they slowly make it up the mountain where the wizard seems to have set up his lair. Alex and Steve are “semi zombies” - they still behave like humans but lack the strength to fight like they used to before they were bitten.After killing off half of the zombie warriors, they find
... Read more
Audiobook

Diary of a Minecraft Dork Steve Book 5: The Lab (An Unofficial Minecraft Diary Book)

by MC Steve ...

Narrated by MC Steve ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

When an experiment goes bad, a new breed of monster has emerged from Science Station Delta…The last thing hilarious Dork Steve would do would be looking for trouble. But trouble has an interesting way of finding him, whether he wants to or not. Determined to buy that new, awesome pickaxe he has his eye on, Steve has taken up a job at the post office….only to find himself accidentally mailed to ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When an experiment goes bad, a new breed of monster has emerged from Science Station Delta…The last thing hilarious Dork Steve would do would be looking for trouble. But trouble has an interesting way of finding him, whether he wants to or not. Determined to buy that new, awesome pickaxe he has his eye on, Steve has taken up a job at the post office….only to find himself accidentally mailed to
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself

10 steps, just you and a computer

by Matt Hackett ...

Narrated by Matt Hackett ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Unleash your creativity and bring your game ideas to life with How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself. Written by games industry veteran Matt Hackett, this inspirational and motivational guide takes you through the process of discovering your passion, picking the right game engine, and finding the fun in your unique game.Filled with advice, personal anecdotes, handmade illustrations, and quotes ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unleash your creativity and bring your game ideas to life with How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself. Written by games industry veteran Matt Hackett, this inspirational and motivational guide takes you through the process of discovering your passion, picking the right game engine, and finding the fun in your unique game.Filled with advice, personal anecdotes, handmade illustrations, and quotes
... Read more
Audiobook

Grace Given

The Mythology of Elden Ring

by Geoff "SmoughTown" Truscott ...

Narrated by Emmalition ...

Unabridged

20 hours 13 min

The most ambitious RPG in video-game history is now being honoured with the most extravagant book-length appraisal yet, written by beloved Elden Ring lore expert Geoff “SmoughTown” Truscott. Prepare for a comprehensive deep dive into the mythology underpinning Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece. ... Read more

$34.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The most ambitious RPG in video-game history is now being honoured with the most extravagant book-length appraisal yet, written by beloved Elden Ring lore expert Geoff “SmoughTown” Truscott. Prepare for a comprehensive deep dive into the mythology underpinning Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece.
... Read more
Audiobook

Diary of a Minecraft Dork Steve Book 4: Pig Race (An Unofficial Minecraft Diary Book)

by MC Steve ...

Narrated by MC Steve ...

Unabridged

1 hour

Something smells funny during the great pig race, and its not the pigs!The plucky Dork Steve might not crave adventure, but he sure seems to find it wherever he goes. It's time for his village's very esteemed, annual pig race and to his dismay his petulant friend Alex is dead set on bringing home the gold with her beast of a pig, Martin.Winning is not going to be easy though – the competition is ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Something smells funny during the great pig race, and its not the pigs!The plucky Dork Steve might not crave adventure, but he sure seems to find it wherever he goes. It's time for his village's very esteemed, annual pig race and to his dismay his petulant friend Alex is dead set on bringing home the gold with her beast of a pig, Martin.Winning is not going to be easy though – the competition is
... Read more
Audiobook

Win the eSports Career Game: 7 paths into the industry

7 paths into the industry

by Travis Saunders ...

Narrated by Jez Sands ...

Unabridged

31 min

Do you want to WIN at eSports through an amazing career move?eSports or computer gaming has come a long way into 2021. The games industry has grown from pure leisure to serious competitive sport. There are eSports superstars throughout the world making a serious income from playing computer games either individually or as part of sponsored and supported teamsIn our "WIN the eSports Career Game" we ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you want to WIN at eSports through an amazing career move?eSports or computer gaming has come a long way into 2021. The games industry has grown from pure leisure to serious competitive sport. There are eSports superstars throughout the world making a serious income from playing computer games either individually or as part of sponsored and supported teamsIn our "WIN the eSports Career Game" we
... Read more
Audiobook

Honkai Star Rail: How a Cosmic RPG Took Over the Gaming World

Explore Cosmic & Galactic Worlds, Master Strategic Battles & Unlock Real-Life Superpowers

by Dizzy Davidson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Game Play Nation: Top 10 Inside the Mobile Game Empire
Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you love games with epic storylines, stunning anime visuals, and tactical battles... If you've ever wanted to master Honkai: Star Rail but didn’t know where to begin... If you're curious how a sci-fi RPG is teaching players creativity, critical thinking, and coding... THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU.✨ Galactic Game Changer transports you aboard the Astral ... Read more

$4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you love games with epic storylines, stunning anime visuals, and tactical battles... If you've ever wanted to master Honkai: Star Rail but didn’t know where to begin... If you're curious how a sci-fi RPG is teaching players creativity, critical thinking, and coding... THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU.✨ Galactic Game Changer transports you aboard the Astral
... Read more
Audiobook

World of Warcraft

by Daniel Lisi ...

Narrated by Shawn Compton ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

At more than 100 million user accounts created and over $10 billion made, it is not only the most-subscribed MMORPG in the world, but the highest-grossing video game of all time. Ten years after its launch, Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft is less a game and more a world unto itself, and it's a world Daniel Lisi knows well. More time in his high school years was spent in Azeroth than in ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

At more than 100 million user accounts created and over $10 billion made, it is not only the most-subscribed MMORPG in the world, but the highest-grossing video game of all time. Ten years after its launch, Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft is less a game and more a world unto itself, and it's a world Daniel Lisi knows well. More time in his high school years was spent in Azeroth than in
... Read more
Audiobook

Тайна странников Края. Книга 3

by Алекс Гит, Алекс Гит ...

Narrated by Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Путешествие в Майнкрафт
Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Продолжение серии книг о приключениях в Minecraft! Третья книга о приключениях в Minecraft! Петя, Ира и Рудик спасли Землю от вторжения монстров из популярной игры. Но на этом их приключения не заканчиваются! Злой волшебник бежит из заключения и вновь строит коварные планы. Друзья вновь отправляются в игру, чтобы остановить его. Они даже не подозревают, насколько велики ставки в этот раз! ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Продолжение серии книг о приключениях в Minecraft! Третья книга о приключениях в Minecraft! Петя, Ира и Рудик спасли Землю от вторжения монстров из популярной игры. Но на этом их приключения не заканчиваются! Злой волшебник бежит из заключения и вновь строит коварные планы. Друзья вновь отправляются в игру, чтобы остановить его. Они даже не подозревают, насколько велики ставки в этот раз!
... Read more
Audiobook

Детектив из Роблокс. Потерянная во времени

Книга 3

by Аррикин Букс ...

Narrated by Денис Дульщиков ...

Series series Роблокс. Дневник детектива
Unabridged

59 min

Кажется, тайны преследуют Софию повсюду, куда бы она ни пошла! София вместе с друзьями посещает городской карнавал, чтобы развлечься, но обнаруживает, что время начинает повторяться снова и снова… Сможет ли София исправить течение времени, пока не стало слишком поздно? Присоединяйтесь к Софии и ее друзьям (и Билли!) и помогите им разгадать тайну времени! ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Кажется, тайны преследуют Софию повсюду, куда бы она ни пошла! София вместе с друзьями посещает городской карнавал, чтобы развлечься, но обнаруживает, что время начинает повторяться снова и снова… Сможет ли София исправить течение времени, пока не стало слишком поздно? Присоединяйтесь к Софии и ее друзьям (и Билли!) и помогите им разгадать тайну времени!
... Read more
Audiobook

Дневник Бекона из Роблокс. Пятница-кошмарница

Книга 3

by Аррикин Букс ...

Narrated by Денис Дульщиков ...

Series series Роблокс. Дневник Бекона
Unabridged

36 min

Присоединяйтесь к Билли Блоксу в захватывающем приключении по миру Роблокс. Эта захватывающая книга перенесёт вас в мир Роблокс, где Билли и его друзья отправятся на школьную экскурсию в парк развлечений. Но всё идёт не по плану: ребята оказываются в ловушке опасной игры «Свинка», где их ждут погони, монстры и хитрые головоломки! Чтобы выбраться, им придётся проявить смекалку, работать в команде и ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Присоединяйтесь к Билли Блоксу в захватывающем приключении по миру Роблокс. Эта захватывающая книга перенесёт вас в мир Роблокс, где Билли и его друзья отправятся на школьную экскурсию в парк развлечений. Но всё идёт не по плану: ребята оказываются в ловушке опасной игры «Свинка», где их ждут погони, монстры и хитрые головоломки! Чтобы выбраться, им придётся проявить смекалку, работать в команде и
... Read more
Audiobook

Психология видеоигр. Взгляд психолога на видеоигры, геймеров и игровую индустрию

by Джейми Мэдиган ...

Narrated by Андрей Бригиневич ...

Series series Мировой компьютерный бестселлер. Гейм-дизайн
Unabridged

10 hours 51 min

Эта книга развеет популярные мифы и заблуждения о вреде видеоигр. На самом деле они помогают развивать навыки, добиваться успеха на работе и формировать хорошие привычки. Изучите, что происходит у нас в голове, когда мы покупаем игры и играем в них, и начните подходить к ним на собственных условиях, извлекать из них пользу и получать удовольствие. • Правда ли, что видеоигры делают нас умнее? • ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Эта книга развеет популярные мифы и заблуждения о вреде видеоигр. На самом деле они помогают развивать навыки, добиваться успеха на работе и формировать хорошие привычки. Изучите, что происходит у нас в голове, когда мы покупаем игры и играем в них, и начните подходить к ним на собственных условиях, извлекать из них пользу и получать удовольствие. • Правда ли, что видеоигры делают нас умнее? •
... Read more
Audiobook

The Game Writing Guide

Get Your Dream Job and Keep It

by Anna Megill ...

Narrated by Andrea Emmes ...

Unabridged

10 hours 52 min

This comprehensive guide walks listeners through the entire process of getting and keeping a writing job in the games industry. It outlines exactly what a beginner needs to know about education requirements, finding opportunities, applying for roles, and acing studio interviews. Professional writers will learn how to navigate studio hierarchies, transfer roles and companies, work overseas, and ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

This comprehensive guide walks listeners through the entire process of getting and keeping a writing job in the games industry. It outlines exactly what a beginner needs to know about education requirements, finding opportunities, applying for roles, and acing studio interviews. Professional writers will learn how to navigate studio hierarchies, transfer roles and companies, work overseas, and
... Read more
Audiobook

Spelunky

by Derek Yu ...

Narrated by Austin Ku ...

Unabridged

4 hours 39 min

When Derek Yu released Spelunky for free in 2008, his roguelike-inspired platformer took the indie game community by storm with its combination of classic platform mechanics, extreme difficulty, and random level generation. Four years later, Spelunky's HD remake went on to become PC Gamer's Game of the Year and earn perfect scores from Polygon and Eurogamer. But how is a "perfect" game made ... Read more

$21.97 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When Derek Yu released Spelunky for free in 2008, his roguelike-inspired platformer took the indie game community by storm with its combination of classic platform mechanics, extreme difficulty, and random level generation. Four years later, Spelunky's HD remake went on to become PC Gamer's Game of the Year and earn perfect scores from Polygon and Eurogamer. But how is a "perfect" game made
... Read more
Audiobook

Poke-mazing Insights: Fascinating Facts Every Pokémon Fan Should Know

by Catalina Booker ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 55 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unleash your inner Pokémon fanatic with "Poke-mazing Insights: Fascinating Facts Every Pokémon Fan Should Know!" This captivating guide delves into the extraordinary world of Pokémon, revealing a treasure trove of intriguing tidbits and surprising revelations that will ignite your passion like never before. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable ... Read more

$5.61 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unleash your inner Pokémon fanatic with "Poke-mazing Insights: Fascinating Facts Every Pokémon Fan Should Know!" This captivating guide delves into the extraordinary world of Pokémon, revealing a treasure trove of intriguing tidbits and surprising revelations that will ignite your passion like never before. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable
... Read more
Audiobook

Gaming Nonsense - Was Spieler (nicht) wissen müssen

Kuriose Videospiele-Fakten und unglaubliche Geschichten

by Sebastian Jäger ...

Narrated by Franziska Lips ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Gaming Nonsense
Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

Super Mario trug anfangs eine Pistole. Ein MMO-Betreiber löschte versehentlich sein Spiel und hatte kein Backup. Autsch: Candy Crush Extrem und die gerissene Daumensehne. Nintendo betrieb Liebeshotels. Sony-Präsident schlief vor laufender Kamera ein. Agrarsubventions-Betrug mit Farmville. Warum auch 1-2-Switch von der Tierschutzorganisation PETA kritisiert wurde.Na, neugierig geworden? Das Hörbuch ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Super Mario trug anfangs eine Pistole. Ein MMO-Betreiber löschte versehentlich sein Spiel und hatte kein Backup. Autsch: Candy Crush Extrem und die gerissene Daumensehne. Nintendo betrieb Liebeshotels. Sony-Präsident schlief vor laufender Kamera ein. Agrarsubventions-Betrug mit Farmville. Warum auch 1-2-Switch von der Tierschutzorganisation PETA kritisiert wurde.Na, neugierig geworden? Das Hörbuch
... Read more
Audiobook

C++

3 books in 1 : C++ Basics for Beginners + C++ Common Used Libraries + C++ Performance Coding

by Andy Vickler ...

Narrated by Helpful Matthew ...

Series Audiobook box set - C++
Unabridged

12 hours 19 min

Book 1Discover the world of programming and get to know the potential of C++ along with me.Do you want to be a programmer, but don’t know where to start? Do you find C++ hard to learn? Do you find it difficult, even when you’re using the most basic book of C++?If so, the simple solution is right below.Imagine writing code as a professional programmer. Imagine when beginners ask you how you started ... Read more

$34.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Book 1Discover the world of programming and get to know the potential of C++ along with me.Do you want to be a programmer, but don’t know where to start? Do you find C++ hard to learn? Do you find it difficult, even when you’re using the most basic book of C++?If so, the simple solution is right below.Imagine writing code as a professional programmer. Imagine when beginners ask you how you started
... Read more
Audiobook

Technology is Dead

The Path to a More Human Future

by Christopher Colbert ...

Narrated by Mike Lenz ...

Unabridged

8 hours 30 min

How did we end up here, masters of scientific insight, purveyors of ever more powerful technologies, astride the burning planet that created us, and now responsible for cleaning up the mess and determining the future direction of all of life? And what do we do about it?Technology is Dead is a book that attempts to answer both of those questions. It is a book of both challenge and hope, written for ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

How did we end up here, masters of scientific insight, purveyors of ever more powerful technologies, astride the burning planet that created us, and now responsible for cleaning up the mess and determining the future direction of all of life? And what do we do about it?Technology is Dead is a book that attempts to answer both of those questions. It is a book of both challenge and hope, written for
... Read more
Audiobook

Video Game Storytelling

What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques

by Evan Skolnick ...

Narrated by D.G. Chichester ...

Unabridged

8 hours 49 min

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL!With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how ... Read more

$23.00 CAD

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL!With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how
... Read more
Audiobook

Roblox Realm 1: The Newbie's Guide to Gameplay

Mastering the Basics to Unlock Your Creative Power

by Dizzy Davidson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Roblox Realms: The Ultimate Journey
Unabridged

2 hours

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you've just created your first Roblox account and don’t know where to start… If you’ve seen friends build games, customize avatars, or explore amazing worlds and wondered how to jump in… If you're a parent or teacher looking to help a child explore Roblox safely and creatively… THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!Roblox Realm 1: The Newbie's Guide to Gameplay is ... Read more

$6.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you've just created your first Roblox account and don’t know where to start… If you’ve seen friends build games, customize avatars, or explore amazing worlds and wondered how to jump in… If you're a parent or teacher looking to help a child explore Roblox safely and creatively… THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!Roblox Realm 1: The Newbie's Guide to Gameplay is
... Read more
Audiobook

Robot Souls

Programming in Humanity

by Eve Poole ...

Narrated by Esther Wane ...

Unabridged

5 hours 24 min

Two of the biggest design problems in Artificial Intelligence are how to build robots that behave in line with human values and how to stop them ever going rogue. One under-explored solution to these alignment and control problems might be to examine how these are already addressed in the design of humans.Looking closely at the human blueprint, it contains a suite of capacities that are so clumsy ... Read more

$26.10 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Two of the biggest design problems in Artificial Intelligence are how to build robots that behave in line with human values and how to stop them ever going rogue. One under-explored solution to these alignment and control problems might be to examine how these are already addressed in the design of humans.Looking closely at the human blueprint, it contains a suite of capacities that are so clumsy
... Read more
Audiobook

Невиноватая игра? Антология мифов о вреде и пользе видеоигр

by Василий Овчинников ...

Narrated by Сергей Соколов ...

Series series Российский компьютерный бестселлер. Геймдизайн
Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

Книга Василия Овчинникова развенчивает распространенные стереотипы о видеоиграх, опираясь на научные исследования и реальные примеры из индустрии. Это честный и глубокий разговор о роли игр в современном мире, раскрывающий их влияние на общество, образование и культуру. Прослушав ее, вы по-новому взглянете на видеоигры как на важную часть нашей повседневной реальности. ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Книга Василия Овчинникова развенчивает распространенные стереотипы о видеоиграх, опираясь на научные исследования и реальные примеры из индустрии. Это честный и глубокий разговор о роли игр в современном мире, раскрывающий их влияние на общество, образование и культуру. Прослушав ее, вы по-новому взглянете на видеоигры как на важную часть нашей повседневной реальности.
... Read more

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