When gaming moved from the 16-bit era and into the exciting realm of 3D gameplay, Hollywood properties continued their journey into the interactive medium. Popular home and handheld consoles played host to ambitious titles that sought to bridge the gap between movies and video games, providing fans with scenarios that both replicated and went beyond their favorite stories. With 20 chapters covering over 450 games-including every LEGO movie video game and franchises such as Star Wars, Aliens, Disney, Pixar and The Lord of the Rings-A Guide to Movie Based Video Games gives readers a chance to revisit and discover the ups and downs of licensed titles across two action-packed decades. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Carton, Christopher.
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Data di uscita: 02/10/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
A Selective History of 'Bad' Video Games will walk you down memory lane and perform unholy excavations of games you remember, games you've forgotten, and games you never knew you wanted to read about during your lunch break. From a seemingly nude Atari 2600 karate referee to a basketball star doing martial arts to a tiger that speaks broken English and walks through walls, the book will try to uncover what the developers were thinking-and occasionally succeed. While there's been some recent coverage of the most famously 'bad' video game - E.T. - this book starts there and documents 40 other curiously (or unsurprisingly) unsuccessful video games, exploring why these games failed, whether or not they truly deserved it, and what could have made them better. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 03/03/23
By Greenhut, Michael.
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Adventure video games have provided players with epic and hilarious storytelling for over fifty years. What started from the humble beginnings of text adventures led to a blast of point-and-click and graphic adventure games throughout the '80s and '90s. In these pages you'll find histories on influential companies such as Sierra On-Line, LucasArts and Telltale Games, as well as some of the most revered games in the genre. With a bright future emerging as veterans and newcomers forge ahead with new ideas and visual flourishes for adventure games, there's never been a better time to become acquainted (or reacquainted!) with a colorful and exciting part of gaming history. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 06/10/23
By Carton, Christopher.
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Data di uscita: 06/12/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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Have you ever wanted to escape into a comic book and become your favourite superhero? Or run away into the world of Disney princesses? Well, who says you can't? Maybe it's time you get your cosplay on! Cosplay is a hobby that is sweeping the globe, you can see it at comic cons, book launches, movie screenings and even on popular TV shows such as The Big Bang Theory and Community. A mix of exciting craft skills, heady escapism and passion for pop culture, it's easy to see why cosplay has become so popular with people no matter who they are, because now they can be anyone they want, and so can you. Learn about the history of the hobby (it's been around longer than you'd think!), get your head around picking you're first costume, find out how about all the amazing skills people are using to make these costumes, and perhaps even try a few yourself! (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Swinyard, Holly.
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Data di uscita: 01/11/23
How well do you know Star Trek? Lifelong science fiction fan, podcaster and author Tom Salinsky decided that the answer was 'not well enough,' and so at the beginning of 2022, he embarked on a two-year mission to watch everything from the start of The Original Series to the end of Enterprise, at the rate of one episode per day. This book is the second part of that odyssey, covering Deep Space Nine, and the first two seasons of Voyager plus the first two Next Generation movies. As well as having fun saluting the show's triumphs, cringing at its lapses in taste, and admiring its willingness to swing for the fences, you'll also get the benefit of a complete overview of these hugely successful and beloved spin-offs, which expanded and extended the Star Trek universe to new quadrants, new eras and new modes of storytelling. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/03/25
By Salinsky, Tom. Artist Na. Cover by Na.
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Data di uscita: 30/04/25 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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A guide to sixty top multiplayer titles from the past thirty years. Fully illustrated. Genres include online shooters, face kicking fighters, score-chasing puzzlers and a few unexpected surprises. Includes detailed explanations of every entry and what makes them a top candidate to settle a score with friends or rivals. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 29/03/25
By Janes, Ryan.
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Data di uscita: 04/06/25 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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The third book in Chris Scullion's series of video game encyclopedias, the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis Encyclopedia is dedicated to Sega's legendary 16-bit video game console. The book contains detailed information on every single game released for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis in the West, as well as similarly thorough bonus sections covering every game released for its add-ons, the Mega CD and 32X. With nearly a thousand screenshots, generous helpings of bonus trivia and charmingly bad jokes, the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to a legendary gaming system. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/09/23
By Scullion, Chris.
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Data di uscita: 01/11/23 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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The N64 Encyclopedia is dedicated to the Nintendo 64, one of the most well-loved games consoles ever released. Although the Nintendo 64 didn't sell as well as some of Nintendo's other systems, everyone who owned an N64 was in love with it and the four-player multiplayer it provided as standard. Despite its relatively small library, the Nintendo 64 had a healthy number of groundbreaking titles that would revolutionize the way we played video games. The likes of Super Mario 64, GoldenEye 007, Mario Kart 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Conker's Bad Fur Day remain iconic in the eyes of video game fans 25 years down the line. This book naturally contains those games, but it also contains every other game released for the system, no matter how obscure. It also covers every game released in Japan, including those for the ill-fated Nintendo 64DD add-on which never left the country. The N64 Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to a truly revolutionary gaming system. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 28/09/24
By Scullion, Chris.
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Data di uscita: 27/11/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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The NES Encyclopedia is the first ever complete reference guide to every game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo's first industry-defining video game system. As well as covering all 714 officially licensed NES games, the book also includes more than 160 unlicensed games released during its lifespan, giving for the first time a definitive history of this important console's full library. Written by a retro gaming expert with 30 years of gaming experience and a penchant for bad jokes, the NES Encyclopedia promises to be both informative and entertaining. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Scullion, Chris.
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2019): 388
Data di uscita: 26/06/19
In the early days 20th century the emerging medium of comics was beginning to grab the attention of children and adults alike. Then, in the 1930s, superheroes revolutionized the entire industry and culture as we know it. Gotham's caped crusader, The Batman, swung into this pantheon of demi-gods in 1939 and secured his place as one of the world's most beloved characters. But do know who created The Dark Knight? Do you know how artist Bob Kane, placed himself at the secret origins of Batman while his co-creator Bill Finger was forced into the shadows? Do you know how comic creators, journalists, and family members fought to have Finger credited for his work? The first prose book to focus both on Finger and Kane, as well as cast of supporting characters from one of the most exciting times in comic book history, The Creators of Batman: Bob, Bill and The Dark Knight gathers everything we know about these two monumental figures and lays their stories side by side. Bringing together the story of these two creators against the exciting background of the American comic's boom and Batman's Golden Age. It looks at how Finger and Kane constructed the world of Gotham and its denizens, and grapples with the legacy the creators left behind.In the early days 20th century the emerging medium of comics was beginning to grab the attention of children and adults alike. Then, in the 1930s, superheroes revolutionised the entire industry and culture as we know it. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
By Worth, Rik.
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Pagina del Previews (APR/2021): 382
Data di uscita: 30/06/21 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
This book is a potted history of video games, telling all the roller coaster stories of this fascinating young industry that's now twice as big globally than the film and music industries combined. Each chapter explores the history of video games through a different lens, giving a uniquely well-rounded overview. Packed with pictures and stats, this book is for video gamers nostalgic for the good old days of gaming, and young gamers curious about how it all began. If you've ever enjoyed a video game, or you just want to see what all the fuss is about, this book is for you. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror Annullato/esaurito (Lateness)
Ordinabile fino al 02/04/21
By Fish, Charlie.
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The Beano is Britain's longest-running and best-loved comic. Since 1938 it has brought thrills and laughter to generation after generation of children, seeing the young and young-at-heart through World War II, the social changes of the 1950s and 60s and on into a new millennium. How has the comic evolved since its early days? How many of the classic characters and their stories do you remember? What are the important changes that have happened through the years, why have they happened and why has The Beano survived when all the other comics have folded? Every child in the UK since the 1950s has known Dennis the Menace, the Bash Street Kids, Minnie the Minx and Roger the Dodger, but how many know the writers and artists who created these iconic comic characters? How do they write the scripts week after week? Where did the inspiration come from? How did the artists come to work for this Great British institution? This is the story of the Beano Comic, told in the words of the people who made it, going back to the dark, harsh days of the 1930s and continuing through to the present day. A unique insight into the country's most beloved comic. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror Annullato/esaurito (Lateness)
By McLaughlin, Iain.
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Data di uscita: 01/12/21 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
The Game Boy Encyclopedia is the sixth book in Scottish author and journalist Chris Scullion's critically-acclaimed series of video game encyclopedias. There are few video game systems as iconic and important as the Nintendo Game Boy. Released in 1989, the handheld's humble green-tinted display allowed for a low-cost portable console that won over players where it mattered most: the quality of its games. From huge early successes like the iconic Tetris and Super Mario Land to its revival years later with the groundbreaking Pokémon games, the Game Boy stands proudly as one of the greatest gaming systems ever. Its 1998 successor, the Game Boy Color, addressed the one main weak spot in the Game Boy's armor and offered full-color games. This book contains every game released in the west for both handhelds: around 580 on the Game Boy and around 560 on the Game Boy Color. With its light-hearted writing style designed for an informative but entertaining read, The Game Boy Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to a legendary gaming platform. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 28/09/24
By Scullion, Chris.
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Pagina del Previews (SEP/2024): 402
Data di uscita: 27/11/24 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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Featuring biographies of every companion actor who has been in Doctor Who since 1963. Chronologies of companion arrivals and departures through the show's history, enriched with original interviews with some of the cast. Packed with dates, details and knowledge, a valuable reference source for any Doctor Who fan. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 29/03/25
By Fox, Dana.
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Data di uscita: 04/06/25 (può ritardare di 30 giorni)
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There's no such thing as a quiet year in video games, and 2024 has been no different. For players, a steady stream of high-profile game releases has meant there's always been something new to play regardless of what console, handheld, PC or mobile device they were using. Meanwhile, behind the scenes 2024 has been one of the most turbulent years in the history of the games industry, with widespread job losses, studio cuts, acquisitions and other controversies. Video Games Chronicle, the expert source for video game news, has covered 2024's goings-on every step of the way, and this book summarises the entire year in one handy volume. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror
Ordinabile fino al 01/03/25
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Hergé created only twenty-four Tintin books which have been translated into more than seventy languages and sold 230 million copies worldwide. The Real Hergé: The Inspiration Behind Tintin takes an in-depth look at the man behind the cultural phenomenon and the history that helped shape these books. As well as focussing on the controversies that engulfed Hergé, this biography will also look at his personal life, as well as the relationships and experiences that influenced him. (immagine) Categoria: Books: novel/sci fi/horror Annullato/esaurito (Lateness)
Ordinabile fino al 05/03/21
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