Author: Brett Weiss
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786492317
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
The third in a series about home video games, this detailed reference work features descriptions and reviews of every official U.S.-released game for the Neo Geo, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16, which, in 1989, ushered in the 16-bit era of gaming. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that console. Video game entries include historical information, gameplay details, the author's critique, and, when appropriate, comparisons to similar games. Appendices list and offer brief descriptions of all the games for the Atari Lynx and Nintendo Game Boy, and catalogue and describe the add-ons to the consoles covered herein--Neo Geo CD, Sega CD, Sega 32X and TurboGrafx-CD.
Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection
Author: Stephen J. Sansweet
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452111308
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 Star Wars® action figures produced over the last 35 years. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, and literally hundreds more. Compiled by Stephen J. Sansweet, owner of the world's largest private collection of Star Wars memorabilia, the book also showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over, drawing figures from the feature film, video game, and cartoon realms of the vast Star Wars universe.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452111308
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 Star Wars® action figures produced over the last 35 years. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, and literally hundreds more. Compiled by Stephen J. Sansweet, owner of the world's largest private collection of Star Wars memorabilia, the book also showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over, drawing figures from the feature film, video game, and cartoon realms of the vast Star Wars universe.
Classic Home Video Games, 1989-1990
Author: Brett Weiss
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786492317
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
The third in a series about home video games, this detailed reference work features descriptions and reviews of every official U.S.-released game for the Neo Geo, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16, which, in 1989, ushered in the 16-bit era of gaming. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that console. Video game entries include historical information, gameplay details, the author's critique, and, when appropriate, comparisons to similar games. Appendices list and offer brief descriptions of all the games for the Atari Lynx and Nintendo Game Boy, and catalogue and describe the add-ons to the consoles covered herein--Neo Geo CD, Sega CD, Sega 32X and TurboGrafx-CD.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786492317
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
The third in a series about home video games, this detailed reference work features descriptions and reviews of every official U.S.-released game for the Neo Geo, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16, which, in 1989, ushered in the 16-bit era of gaming. Organized alphabetically by console brand, each chapter includes a description of the game system followed by substantive entries for every game released for that console. Video game entries include historical information, gameplay details, the author's critique, and, when appropriate, comparisons to similar games. Appendices list and offer brief descriptions of all the games for the Atari Lynx and Nintendo Game Boy, and catalogue and describe the add-ons to the consoles covered herein--Neo Geo CD, Sega CD, Sega 32X and TurboGrafx-CD.
The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games
Author: Bill Kurtz
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764319259
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Arcade video games have become one of the hottest collectibles around and this book features over 600 photos of the machines that filled arcades during the 1970s and '80s. Includes information about the manufacturers who produced these classic games, a section about video game collectibles, and information on how to start your own collection. Beginning collectors and long-time game enthusiasts alike are sure to enjoy this nostalgic and informative look at the world of arcade video games.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764319259
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Arcade video games have become one of the hottest collectibles around and this book features over 600 photos of the machines that filled arcades during the 1970s and '80s. Includes information about the manufacturers who produced these classic games, a section about video game collectibles, and information on how to start your own collection. Beginning collectors and long-time game enthusiasts alike are sure to enjoy this nostalgic and informative look at the world of arcade video games.
The Art of Video Games
Author: Chris Melissinos
Publisher:
ISBN: 159962110X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
"Published in cooperation with the Smithsonian American Art Museum."
Publisher:
ISBN: 159962110X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
"Published in cooperation with the Smithsonian American Art Museum."
Killzone 2 Collectors Guide to Campaign and Warzone
Author: Future Press Verlag und Marketing GmbH
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783940643582
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
This is not your ordinary strategy guide, this is your lethal edge. Be it online against the world or at home against AI _ The Official Guide to Warzone and Campaign lets you reach your full potential. Written by professional gamers and approved by GUERRILLA, this Future Press guide is your ticket to becoming the ultimate Killzone 2 expert.Failure is not an option!Helghan is a tough, dangerous planet. The Official Guide to Killzone 2 will ensure that you survive. Proven strategies, coupled with detailed overview maps and HD screenshots, guide you through every mission _ even on the hardest difficulty setting. After the campaigns, you_ll face the ultimate challenge of how to survive the online battles. Guarantee yourself a place at the top of the rankings, using strategies, tips and tricks put together by a hand-picked team of successful multiplayer experts.Multiplayer contents for WarzoneBasic Training: Surviving online is even harder than beating the Campaign on Elite difficulty, so we provide a crash course in online shooters.Advanced Tips & Settings: Learn the tricks the top players use to stay on top. Find out how to stay safe in various types of environment, to clear out a room and survive, and to set up camp at specific locations. Ideal control and audio settings also included.Multi-View Area Surveillance: Amazingly in-depth insight into the multiplayer maps, provided through a combination of finely detailed maps, tactical maps, density maps and more.Tactical Objectives: Meticulous analysis of each multiplayer mode, with tactically important locations for each map and strategies for defending and attacking each of them.Badges: Detailed information about the Primary and Secondary Badges for each character class. Learn the advantages of each Badge for completing objectives and controlling areas, and ideal Badge combos for squad play.Team Tactics: Essential strategies for team-work and communication, including the most effective composition of teams and squads for each map. Solid team-work is the key to victory in the Warzone.Ranking Up: Discover how to soar through the ranks fast and how to unlock all the multiplayer game_s Medals, Ribbons and Trophies.Single Player contens for CampaignQuick Reference: A separate walkthrough with easy-to-access help for your first play through. Spoiler-free and with just the Intel you need to get you through the game. Overview maps give all weapon and ammo locations as well as showing the way.Becoming Elite: The complete Veteran and Elite difficulty level walkthroughs guide you safely through every area and enemy confrontation. Why bother with Recruit or Trooper, when only Veteran and Elite earns you respect?Knowing the Artillery: Every weapon and vehicle in the game is analysed and full statistics are given. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of each piece, and see at a glance which weapon is best suited to the upcoming task.Defeat the Helghast: Complete statistics reveal every enemy_s strengths. Behaviour and motion patterns are analysed for efficient strategies. We reveal the weak spots of the AI, so you can take down even the toughest foe.Find what_s hidden: Locked away in a separate chapter full of spoilers are all Killzone 2_s well hidden secrets. Including extra maps with every hidden Symbol and Intel from the Helghast army. Complete the game 100%!Complete Trophy collection: A dedicated section helps you to complete every challenge and suggests the best locations to finish even the hardest ones with ease.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783940643582
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
This is not your ordinary strategy guide, this is your lethal edge. Be it online against the world or at home against AI _ The Official Guide to Warzone and Campaign lets you reach your full potential. Written by professional gamers and approved by GUERRILLA, this Future Press guide is your ticket to becoming the ultimate Killzone 2 expert.Failure is not an option!Helghan is a tough, dangerous planet. The Official Guide to Killzone 2 will ensure that you survive. Proven strategies, coupled with detailed overview maps and HD screenshots, guide you through every mission _ even on the hardest difficulty setting. After the campaigns, you_ll face the ultimate challenge of how to survive the online battles. Guarantee yourself a place at the top of the rankings, using strategies, tips and tricks put together by a hand-picked team of successful multiplayer experts.Multiplayer contents for WarzoneBasic Training: Surviving online is even harder than beating the Campaign on Elite difficulty, so we provide a crash course in online shooters.Advanced Tips & Settings: Learn the tricks the top players use to stay on top. Find out how to stay safe in various types of environment, to clear out a room and survive, and to set up camp at specific locations. Ideal control and audio settings also included.Multi-View Area Surveillance: Amazingly in-depth insight into the multiplayer maps, provided through a combination of finely detailed maps, tactical maps, density maps and more.Tactical Objectives: Meticulous analysis of each multiplayer mode, with tactically important locations for each map and strategies for defending and attacking each of them.Badges: Detailed information about the Primary and Secondary Badges for each character class. Learn the advantages of each Badge for completing objectives and controlling areas, and ideal Badge combos for squad play.Team Tactics: Essential strategies for team-work and communication, including the most effective composition of teams and squads for each map. Solid team-work is the key to victory in the Warzone.Ranking Up: Discover how to soar through the ranks fast and how to unlock all the multiplayer game_s Medals, Ribbons and Trophies.Single Player contens for CampaignQuick Reference: A separate walkthrough with easy-to-access help for your first play through. Spoiler-free and with just the Intel you need to get you through the game. Overview maps give all weapon and ammo locations as well as showing the way.Becoming Elite: The complete Veteran and Elite difficulty level walkthroughs guide you safely through every area and enemy confrontation. Why bother with Recruit or Trooper, when only Veteran and Elite earns you respect?Knowing the Artillery: Every weapon and vehicle in the game is analysed and full statistics are given. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of each piece, and see at a glance which weapon is best suited to the upcoming task.Defeat the Helghast: Complete statistics reveal every enemy_s strengths. Behaviour and motion patterns are analysed for efficient strategies. We reveal the weak spots of the AI, so you can take down even the toughest foe.Find what_s hidden: Locked away in a separate chapter full of spoilers are all Killzone 2_s well hidden secrets. Including extra maps with every hidden Symbol and Intel from the Helghast army. Complete the game 100%!Complete Trophy collection: A dedicated section helps you to complete every challenge and suggests the best locations to finish even the hardest ones with ease.
Rock Tease
Author: Erica Easely
Publisher: Abrams Image
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The authors present 200 photos of the greatest rock T-shirts from three decades. The socio-fashion phenomenon, the creativity, and artistic freedom on display is matched only by the music behind the names.
Publisher: Abrams Image
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The authors present 200 photos of the greatest rock T-shirts from three decades. The socio-fashion phenomenon, the creativity, and artistic freedom on display is matched only by the music behind the names.
The Ultimate Guide to the Cosmic Outlaws
Author: Nick Jones
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780241286173
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A decade-by-decade history celebrating the much-loved Marvel characters, the Guardians of the Galaxy. This beautiful book, illustrated with Marvel comic art, covers everything you need to know about the popular anti-heroes - from their first appearance in 1969 to their reincarnation in 2008. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Cosmic Outlaws examines iconic Guardians of the Galaxy characters like Groot, Gamora and Star-Lord, while showcasing key Marvel Comics issues and exploring iconic storylines. Packed with information on allies, like Captain America and The Thing, enemies, such as the Badoon and the Universal Church of Truth, locations, and much more, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Cosmic Outlaws is a must-have for fans of Marvel comics. © 2016 MARVEL
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780241286173
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A decade-by-decade history celebrating the much-loved Marvel characters, the Guardians of the Galaxy. This beautiful book, illustrated with Marvel comic art, covers everything you need to know about the popular anti-heroes - from their first appearance in 1969 to their reincarnation in 2008. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Cosmic Outlaws examines iconic Guardians of the Galaxy characters like Groot, Gamora and Star-Lord, while showcasing key Marvel Comics issues and exploring iconic storylines. Packed with information on allies, like Captain America and The Thing, enemies, such as the Badoon and the Universal Church of Truth, locations, and much more, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Cosmic Outlaws is a must-have for fans of Marvel comics. © 2016 MARVEL
The Ultimate 80's Retro Gaming Collection
Author: Dan Peel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912918294
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
An in-depth analysis of the best video-game franchises, characters, consoles, and computers of the 1980's. Curating the most important games, including Pac Man, Tetris, Frogger, Outrun, Zelda, Super Mario, and more, as well as the hardware: the NES, C64, Sega Mega System, the Amiga 50, and more.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912918294
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
An in-depth analysis of the best video-game franchises, characters, consoles, and computers of the 1980's. Curating the most important games, including Pac Man, Tetris, Frogger, Outrun, Zelda, Super Mario, and more, as well as the hardware: the NES, C64, Sega Mega System, the Amiga 50, and more.
The Atari 2600 Encyclopedia
Author: Derek Slaton
Publisher: Atari 2600 Encyclopedia
ISBN: 9781945294303
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
In this six volume set, every game gets the attention it deserves, with scans, screenshots, as well as a lengthy writeup. Each entry is done in a casual, reader friendly tone that both informs and entertains. The Atari 2600 is the system that gave a lot of us our introduction to video games, and this book series aims to help preserve the memory of the games that made this system what it was. Volume 1 Covers 3D Tic-Tac-Toe through Communist Mutants From Space.
Publisher: Atari 2600 Encyclopedia
ISBN: 9781945294303
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
In this six volume set, every game gets the attention it deserves, with scans, screenshots, as well as a lengthy writeup. Each entry is done in a casual, reader friendly tone that both informs and entertains. The Atari 2600 is the system that gave a lot of us our introduction to video games, and this book series aims to help preserve the memory of the games that made this system what it was. Volume 1 Covers 3D Tic-Tac-Toe through Communist Mutants From Space.
The Official Price Guide to Classic Video Games
Author: David Ellis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780375720383
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From console and arcade games to handheld video games, this comprehensive sourcebook and price guide lists prices for the video games of the 1970s and 1980s and game systems of the 1990s as well as information on how to restore games to their original condition and make repairs.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780375720383
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From console and arcade games to handheld video games, this comprehensive sourcebook and price guide lists prices for the video games of the 1970s and 1980s and game systems of the 1990s as well as information on how to restore games to their original condition and make repairs.