"Read this book and you'll gain a master-class understanding of the book trade. Self-publishers will learn how to make millions. Start-up publishers will build perennial catalogs. But only if you read this book."-Daniel LisiA book is a spell cast across culture. Spells originate from the occult-the hidden. Understanding spells is achieved through the elegant act of reading. But understanding how a book is made, how it finds its way to you-h...

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 his hometown of Irvine, CA—a home he happened to share with Blizzard itself. Now that Lisi has...

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 his hometown of Irvine, California—a home he happened to share with Blizzard itself.

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 farming tips to how to swiftly take out the enemy, you'll find everything you need below. Let's...

Updated with an introduction by Joe Manganiello and extensive new content for the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, the fascinating and authoritative history of Dungeons & Dragons that “tracks D&D’s turbulent rise, fall, and survival, from its heyday in the 1980s…to the 21st century” (The Wall Street Journal), by award-winning journalist David M. Ewalt.Even if you’ve never played Dungeons & Dragons, you probably know someone who has: the game has had...

Enjoy these 40 expertly crafted micro-RPGs that are fast, fun, easy to learn, and come in a variety of genres—from space exploration to jungle dungeon crawlers—everything you need to pick up and play today.Get gaming fast with The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book including brand-new micro-RPGs created by experts across the gaming world. From space exploration to jungle dungeon crawlers this book has everything you need to pick up and play today.With these q...

"Anna Anthropy is a key personality in the ongoing paradigm shift that is slowly changing the way videogames are understood, by creators and players, and by the wider culture."—Patrick Alexander, Eegra.com"Equal parts autobiography, ethnography, and how-to manual, this book concisely makes the case for the unique power of 'zinester' games."—Adam Parrish, NYU's Interactive Telecommunication Program (Tisch School of the Arts), and author of the ZZT game "Winter"...

Embark on a journey to master the iconic tabletop role-playing game that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide! Mastering Dungeons & Dragons: A Comprehensive Guide is your ultimate companion for navigating the thrilling world of D&D, whether you're a beginner rolling your first die or a seasoned adventurer seeking to refine your skills.This guide covers every aspect of the game, including:Character Creation: Build unforgettabl...

Do you want to turn your talent for writing into a narrative design career in the games industry?It's never been a better time to be a writer for video games. You're tapping into an industry that was worth more than $120 billion dollars in 2019, and it's still growing.And it's an industry that needs great storytellers.But there's a BIG difference between a great story and a great game story. Traditional stories are told. Game stories are ex...

Run D&D and RPG Sessions Without the StressAre you a game master who's short on time, overwhelmed by prep, or tired of burnout?The No-Prep Gamemaster is your solution.This updated and expanded second edition of Matt Davids' well-known guide offers a practical, inspiring approach to running unforgettable tabletop RPG sessions, with little to no prep beforehand.Inside, you'll discover:A mindset shift that takes th...

Try Part I of Dungeons & Dreamers before you buy the book. If you enjoy what you read, you can purchase the print or digital version at any of your major book retailers, which you'll find in the back of this book.Before you make that decision, you'll first meet Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, the creators of Dungeons & Dragons. Just a few years later, Richard Garriott, the son of an astronaut and an artist, as he finds D&D just as he discovers his love of computers at the dawn of the ...

A full-color hardcover art book collecting art and developer commentary chronicling the creation of the new multiplayer class-based shooter starring heroes and villains from across the Marvel Multiverse.In Marvel Rivals, players can select from an ever-growing roster of their favorite Marvel characters to launch into combat through Multiverse-inspired battlefields. There, they fight alongside teammates against a group of equally skilled foes to see who wil...