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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

$27.99 USD

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
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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

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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.
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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

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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
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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

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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
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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

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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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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
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Оцелот в сапогах. Любимые сказки в стиле Майнкрафт

by Алекс Гит ...

Narrated by Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Майнкрафт. Любимые сказки в новом формате
Unabridged

19 min

Жили-были три брата. Однажды в наследство от отца они получили мельницу, осла да оцелота. Старший брат забрал себе мельницу, средний брат получил осла, а младшему достался оцелот. Как показало время, младшему брату повезло больше остальных — ведь ему достался не просто милый питомец, а самый настоящий верный друг, который поможет хозяину достичь небывалого успеха! Книга учит дружбе, преданности и ... Read more

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Жили-были три брата. Однажды в наследство от отца они получили мельницу, осла да оцелота. Старший брат забрал себе мельницу, средний брат получил осла, а младшему достался оцелот. Как показало время, младшему брату повезло больше остальных — ведь ему достался не просто милый питомец, а самый настоящий верный друг, который поможет хозяину достичь небывалого успеха! Книга учит дружбе, преданности и
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Audiobook

Build Games with Claude Code

Build AI-Native Mobile Apps in a Weekend Without Coding

by Michael Patterson ...

Narrated by AI Voice Robert Smith ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Build a Complete Video Game This Weekend Using AI - No Programming Experience RequiredWhat if you could go from complete beginner to published game developer in just 48 hours? Not with months of coding tutorials, but by directing AI tools like a personal development team?Artificial intelligence reveals the breakthrough method that's revolutionizing game ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Build a Complete Video Game This Weekend Using AI - No Programming Experience RequiredWhat if you could go from complete beginner to published game developer in just 48 hours? Not with months of coding tutorials, but by directing AI tools like a personal development team?Artificial intelligence reveals the breakthrough method that's revolutionizing game
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Audiobook

Gamedev Guide Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

by Ethan Cormac, Ellery Wolf ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

24 min

Gamedev Guide Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Creating Games and Gaming Basics GuideThere is a huge market for video games so if you love playing video games and you have a creative mind, you can certainly make use of it creating video games. If you have an idea already for a video game you want to create, you've won half the battle already because the most difficult thing in creating games is coming up ... Read more

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Gamedev Guide Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Creating Games and Gaming Basics GuideThere is a huge market for video games so if you love playing video games and you have a creative mind, you can certainly make use of it creating video games. If you have an idea already for a video game you want to create, you've won half the battle already because the most difficult thing in creating games is coming up
... Read more
Audiobook

Press Reset

Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry

by Jason Schreier ...

Narrated by Ray Chase ...

Unabridged

8 hours 14 min

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

$24.99 USD

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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Audiobook

Making it HUGE in Video Games

Memoirs of Composer Chance Thomas

by Chance Thomas ...

Narrated by Alex Knox ...

Unabridged

14 hours 4 min

Making it HUGE in Video Games recounts the astonishing journey of an unassuming, middle-of-the-bell-curve young man, rising from mundane beginnings to scale the dizzying heights of artistic distinction and financial success in the worldwide video game industry.This is the story of Chance Thomas, a moderately talented musician who struggled and grew to compose original scores for some of the most ... Read more

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Making it HUGE in Video Games recounts the astonishing journey of an unassuming, middle-of-the-bell-curve young man, rising from mundane beginnings to scale the dizzying heights of artistic distinction and financial success in the worldwide video game industry.This is the story of Chance Thomas, a moderately talented musician who struggled and grew to compose original scores for some of the most
... Read more
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Fortnite Unleashed Book 4: Arm Yourself – The Ultimate Guide To Weapons

Master Every Weapon, Outsmart Every Opponent, and Rule the Fortnite Battlefield

by Dizzy Davidson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you ever hesitate before picking up a weapon... If you've lost a close fight and wondered which gun could’ve saved you... If you want to outshoot, outsmart, and outplay every Fortnite foe—this book is for you.Fortnite Unleashed: Book 4 – Arm Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to Weapons is your definitive manual for becoming a weapon-savvy champion. From ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you ever hesitate before picking up a weapon... If you've lost a close fight and wondered which gun could’ve saved you... If you want to outshoot, outsmart, and outplay every Fortnite foe—this book is for you.Fortnite Unleashed: Book 4 – Arm Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to Weapons is your definitive manual for becoming a weapon-savvy champion. From
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Clash Royale Domination: How a Tiny Arena and a Deck of Cards Conquered the World

Touchscreen Tactics and Life Lessons from the Battle Royale Boom

by Dizzy Davidson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Series Audiobook 15 - Game Play Nation: Top 10 Inside the Mobile Game Empire
Unabridged

3 hours 32 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever wondered how Clash Royale became one of the most addictive, competitive, and iconic mobile games of all time... If you’re tired of losing battles and want a winning edge with insider tactics and pro deck strategies... If you’re a game designer searching for the blueprint behind mobile game mastery, or a fan curious about the epic rise of ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever wondered how Clash Royale became one of the most addictive, competitive, and iconic mobile games of all time... If you’re tired of losing battles and want a winning edge with insider tactics and pro deck strategies... If you’re a game designer searching for the blueprint behind mobile game mastery, or a fan curious about the epic rise of
... Read more
Audiobook

Roblox Realm 5: Building an Engaging Community

Create, Engage, and Monetize a Winning Roblox Game Community

by Dizzy Davidson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Roblox Realms: The Ultimate Journey
Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever dreamed of growing a loyal Roblox community but didn’t know where to start… If you’re already running a Roblox game and want deeper engagement, more active players, and a vibrant fanbase… Or if you’re simply passionate about connecting with others and building something bigger than yourself…This book is for you.Roblox Realm 5: Building ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever dreamed of growing a loyal Roblox community but didn’t know where to start… If you’re already running a Roblox game and want deeper engagement, more active players, and a vibrant fanbase… Or if you’re simply passionate about connecting with others and building something bigger than yourself…This book is for you.Roblox Realm 5: Building
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Audiobook

Apex Legends for Beginners: A Step-By-Step Guide to Landing and Winning

Master Every Legend, Dominate Every Drop

by Dizzy Davidson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Level Up Your Games: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Online Games
Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever dropped into Olympus or Kings Canyon and didn’t know where to go next… If your team always seems to leave you behind while you scramble for loot… If you want to master the fast-paced chaos of Apex Legends and actually enjoy the thrill of the fight— THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!Apex Legends for Beginners is the ultimate, action-packed guide to ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever dropped into Olympus or Kings Canyon and didn’t know where to go next… If your team always seems to leave you behind while you scramble for loot… If you want to master the fast-paced chaos of Apex Legends and actually enjoy the thrill of the fight— THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!Apex Legends for Beginners is the ultimate, action-packed guide to
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Audiobook

War Play

Video Games and the Future of Armed Conflict

by Corey Mead ...

Narrated by Joel Richards ...

Unabridged

6 hours 43 min

A behind-the-scenes look at how the military uses video game technology to train soldiers, treat veterans, and entice new recruitsHow does the U.S. military train its soldiers for new forms of armed conflict, all within the constraints of diminished defense budgets? Increasingly, the answer is cutting-edge video game technology. Corey Mead shows us training sessions where soldiers undertake ... Read more

$23.99 USD

A behind-the-scenes look at how the military uses video game technology to train soldiers, treat veterans, and entice new recruitsHow does the U.S. military train its soldiers for new forms of armed conflict, all within the constraints of diminished defense budgets? Increasingly, the answer is cutting-edge video game technology. Corey Mead shows us training sessions where soldiers undertake
... Read more
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Создаем интерактивные истории. Творческий процесс на примере визуальных новелл в играх

by Наталья Андрианова ...

Narrated by Екатерина Бабкова ...

Series series Российский компьютерный бестселлер. Гейм-дизайн
Unabridged

7 hours 7 min

Игровая индустрия активно работает с понятием интерактивности. Главные его особенности, которых нет у кино или литературы, — это соучастие игрока в создании сюжета и возможность выбора, а также опыт, получаемый от уникального прохождения. Перед вами книга, которая расскажет, что такое интерактивная литература, и познакомит вас с полным и подробным процессом ее разработки на примере визуальных ... Read more

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Игровая индустрия активно работает с понятием интерактивности. Главные его особенности, которых нет у кино или литературы, — это соучастие игрока в создании сюжета и возможность выбора, а также опыт, получаемый от уникального прохождения. Перед вами книга, которая расскажет, что такое интерактивная литература, и познакомит вас с полным и подробным процессом ее разработки на примере визуальных
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Audiobook

Наследие Street Fighter. Финальный раунд

by Хоакин Реланьо Гомес ...

Narrated by Дмитрий Рыбин ...

Series series Легендарные компьютерные игры
Unabridged

17 hours 44 min

Street Fighter — один из самых известных файтингов, привлекающий к себе внимание своей простотой и лаконичностью. Игра притягивает не только тех, кто ностальгирует по былым временам, но и геймеров нового поколения. Чтобы рассказать историю Street Fighter и показать истинные масштабы франшизы, нужно разложить по полочкам все, чего она достигла за свой длинный путь, усеянный сиквелами, адаптациями, ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Street Fighter — один из самых известных файтингов, привлекающий к себе внимание своей простотой и лаконичностью. Игра притягивает не только тех, кто ностальгирует по былым временам, но и геймеров нового поколения. Чтобы рассказать историю Street Fighter и показать истинные масштабы франшизы, нужно разложить по полочкам все, чего она достигла за свой длинный путь, усеянный сиквелами, адаптациями,
... Read more
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Гарри Поттер и Дары геймдева

by Семен Костин ...

Narrated by Александр Арзин ...

Series series Легендарные компьютерные игры
Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

После стольких лет?.. История о «мальчике, который выжил» давно выбралась за пределы книг и ожила не только в виде киноадаптаций, но и как интерактивные развлечения. Вас ждёт подробная история о взлётах и стремительных падениях игр по волшебной вселенной, а содержание будет интересно не только любителям игровой индустрии, но и тем, кто в игры не играет, но всегда мечтал попасть в Хогвартс. Вы ... Read more

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После стольких лет?.. История о «мальчике, который выжил» давно выбралась за пределы книг и ожила не только в виде киноадаптаций, но и как интерактивные развлечения. Вас ждёт подробная история о взлётах и стремительных падениях игр по волшебной вселенной, а содержание будет интересно не только любителям игровой индустрии, но и тем, кто в игры не играет, но всегда мечтал попасть в Хогвартс. Вы
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Audiobook

Gaming Basics Guide

by Ellery Wolf ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

13 min

Gaming Basics Guide: Discover Basic Gaming Tools, Hardware and Software That Will Help You Become a Gaming MasterGaming is one of the most popular hobbies anyone can enjoy in this modern world. Such activity is already part of the main uses of personal computers at the present time. It was made possible with the use of some powerful software and programs that contain amazing features and elements. ... Read more

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Gaming Basics Guide: Discover Basic Gaming Tools, Hardware and Software That Will Help You Become a Gaming MasterGaming is one of the most popular hobbies anyone can enjoy in this modern world. Such activity is already part of the main uses of personal computers at the present time. It was made possible with the use of some powerful software and programs that contain amazing features and elements.
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Геймдизайн. Как создать игру, в которую будут играть все

Саммари

by Александра Журавлева ...

Narrated by Владимир Лесных ...

Series series QuickLit. Саммари знаковых книг
Unabridged

6 hours 15 min

Данный текст представляет собой краткое изложение книги Джесси Шелла «Геймдизайн: Как создать игру, в которую будут играть все». Книга «Геймдизайн: Как создать игру, в которую будут играть все» Джесси Шелла представляет собой исчерпывающее руководство по процессу создания качественных видеоигр. Автор, опираясь на свой богатый опыт в игровой индустрии, обучает читателя основным принципам и ... Read more

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Данный текст представляет собой краткое изложение книги Джесси Шелла «Геймдизайн: Как создать игру, в которую будут играть все». Книга «Геймдизайн: Как создать игру, в которую будут играть все» Джесси Шелла представляет собой исчерпывающее руководство по процессу создания качественных видеоигр. Автор, опираясь на свой богатый опыт в игровой индустрии, обучает читателя основным принципам и
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Икона DOOM. Жизнь от первого лица. Автобиография

by Джон Ромеро ...

Narrated by Александр Гаврилин, Пётр Сальников ...

Series series Легендарные компьютерные игры
Unabridged

17 hours 59 min

Автобиография легендарного разработчика Джона Ромеро — в легендарной озвучке от геймдизайнера, ведущего подкастов "The House of The Dev" и "Disgusting Men" Петра Сальникова и актера дубляжа кино и компьютерных игр, автора канала "Игривый Гаврилин" и подкаста "Актерская курилка" Александра Гаврилина. Эта книга раскроет тайны и подробности создания таких знаковых игр, как DOOM, Wolfenstein 3D и ... Read more

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Автобиография легендарного разработчика Джона Ромеро — в легендарной озвучке от геймдизайнера, ведущего подкастов "The House of The Dev" и "Disgusting Men" Петра Сальникова и актера дубляжа кино и компьютерных игр, автора канала "Игривый Гаврилин" и подкаста "Актерская курилка" Александра Гаврилина. Эта книга раскроет тайны и подробности создания таких знаковых игр, как DOOM, Wolfenstein 3D и
... Read more
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The Shortcut

Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us

by Nello Cristianini ...

Narrated by Graham Mack ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

An influential scientist in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) explains its fundamental concepts and how it is changing culture and society.A particular form of AI is now embedded in our tech, our infrastructure, and our lives. How did it get there? Where and why should we be concerned? And what should we do now? The Shortcut: Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us provides an ... Read more

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An influential scientist in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) explains its fundamental concepts and how it is changing culture and society.A particular form of AI is now embedded in our tech, our infrastructure, and our lives. How did it get there? Where and why should we be concerned? And what should we do now? The Shortcut: Why Intelligent Machines Do Not Think Like Us provides an
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Audiobook

Goldeneye 007

by Alyse Knorr ...

Narrated by Sarah Beth Pfeifer ...

Unabridged

7 hours 37 min

Bond—James Bond. In the 80s and 90s, the debonair superspy's games failed to live up to the giddy thrills of his films. That all changed when British studio Rare unleashed GoldenEye 007 in 1997. In basements and college dorms across the world, friends bumped shoulders while shooting, knifing, exploding, and slapping each other's digital faces in the Nintendo 64 game that would redefine the modern ... Read more

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Bond—James Bond. In the 80s and 90s, the debonair superspy's games failed to live up to the giddy thrills of his films. That all changed when British studio Rare unleashed GoldenEye 007 in 1997. In basements and college dorms across the world, friends bumped shoulders while shooting, knifing, exploding, and slapping each other's digital faces in the Nintendo 64 game that would redefine the modern
... Read more

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