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thevglibrary

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The Video Game Library is the definitive site for video game literature. New books from around the world are added every single day. A free resource for historians, academics, fans and fellow writers.

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thevglibrary, to random
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The Video Game Library is the ultimate haven for gaming book enthusiasts! ๐Ÿ“š

With over 10,000 books and daily additions, we're the largest online resource in the gaming literary world.

โ˜• If you love what we do, consider fueling our passion

โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ

https://ko-fi.com/thevideogamelibrary

thevglibrary, to c64
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Don't forget that 2023 is host to more Annuals than ever before from Fusion Retro Books! ๐Ÿ“š

Been working on getting everything from over the years catalogued into the library, but it's quite the collection!

Check them out right here:
๐Ÿ‘‰https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/hashtags/FusionRetroBooks

#C64 #Commodore #Commodore64
#ZXSpectrum #Amiga #CommodoreAmiga #AmtixCPC #ZZAP #Magazine #Gaming #Retro #PCGaming #PC #RetroPC #HomeComputer #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #VintageComputing #RetroComputing

thevglibrary, to random
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In search of....

A high-res Cover image of each of the 2 books the came with the Collector's Edition: ๐Ÿ“š

Preferably without the plastic wrap...

Spread the word if you can โ™ฅ๏ธ

Thank you for helping The Video Game Library๐Ÿ™

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thevglibrary, to random
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What have you been reading lately? ๐Ÿ“šโ˜•๏ธ

thevglibrary, to RPG
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Every time I flip through the pages of the strategy guide, Iโ€™m blown away by how much creativity went into putting it together. ๐Ÿคฏ

Easily one of my favourite guides โ™ฅ๏ธ ๐Ÿ“š

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thevglibrary, to Minecraft
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Got kids in Grades K-4 who love โ“

Well you're in luckโ€ผ๏ธ Here's just a few of the Activity Books that have been published over the years to help your child learn!

You can find all these, and thousands more, over in ๐Ÿ“š

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/hashtags/Minecraft

thevglibrary, to random
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Do you like Video Gamesโ“

Do you like Readingโ“

If so, has thousands of Books for you to discover โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ“š

Spread the word:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

thevglibrary, to random
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Today grows.

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š

A thread of progress:

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Mystile,

@thevglibrary That's my dream collection right there! ๐Ÿ˜ญ

thevglibrary, to gaming
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Interested in Journalism?

How about it's history in Spain? ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Guillermo Paredes-Otero's newest book "EL PERIODISMO DE VIDEOJUEGOS EN ESPAร‘A" dives into how it started, and how it evolved in the country into what it is today.

Read more about it:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/video-game-journalism-in-spain

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thevglibrary, to bapcsalescanada
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When's the last time you played โ“

Big thanks to @MossRC for the reminder about these official "Planning Commission Handbooks" that were missing from the library. ๐Ÿ“š

All fixed!

You can find them here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

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The English book cover for The Official SimCity Classic Planning Commission Handbook.
The English book cover for The SimCity Planning Commission Handbook.

thevglibrary, to Nintendo
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More books contributed to thanks to James Crosby! ๐Ÿ™

Here's a fun

๐Ÿ‘‰https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/takahashi-meijin-s-adventure-island-rescue-tina

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thevglibrary, to fireemblem
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Great new Japanese books added to today!! ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ“š

Enjoy!

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://thevideogamelibrary.org

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thevglibrary, to Nintendo
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What effect did 's have on Japan? ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Published in 1986, this book offers an early look into the country's cultural shift as a result of the home console.

Check it out here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-family-computer-changes-the-information-network-of-japan

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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Any fellow fans out there?

โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ

For #4 of the lineup Hรฉroes de Papel & Paula Rivera Donoso are treating us to a wonderful look into the game, its legacy, and its narrative comparison to fairy tale and fantasy literature.

๐Ÿ‘‰https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/rpg-memories-4-once-up-a-time-in-super-mario-rpg-legend-of-the-seven-stars

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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Who else loves #FantasyZoneโ‰๏ธ

This book, published by Yuzumo Design exclusively in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต, is a love letter to the legendary shmup franchise.

It contains info on all the entries and ports in the series, and an interview with Yoji Ishii.

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/love-fantasy-zone-2019

#Gaming #Shmup #ShootEmUp #CuteEmUp #3DS #Nintendo #Shooter #Arcade #Fun #Gamer #VideoGame #VideoGames #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Retro #RetroGaming #Sega #YojiIshii #VideoGameBooks #VideoGameBook #Arcades

thevglibrary, to Mario
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The Japanese books continue with another today! ๐Ÿ“š

This time, it's Mario who needs saving!

What is happening on this cover!? ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐Ÿ‘‰https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/super-mario-bros-save-mario

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is easily one of my favourite titles on the , and my favourite entry in the series.

Dive behind the scenes of its creation with Raphael Lucas'

"Aux origines de Castlevania Symphony of the Night"

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/origins-of-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night

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thevglibrary, to books
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A rare addition to this morning! ๐Ÿ“š

A Choose Your Own Adventure book from 1987. ๐Ÿคฏ

โ“ Curious if any fans have heard of this one โ“

"Can you obtain the Water Crystal and become the true Hero of Light?"

๐Ÿ’Ž https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/final-fantasy-crystal-inheritance-legend

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thevglibrary, to animation
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Nostalgia. Adaptation. Gender. Sexuality.

14 multidisciplinary chapters that explore the intersects between , and .

Out next week! ๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ‘‰https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-intersection-of-animation-video-games-and-music-making-movement-sing


thevglibrary, to gaming
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Obscure library pull of the day! ๐Ÿ“š

Who's heard of the game "Mรคrchen Veil"โ“

Well here's a rare adventure book it got, published in Japan back in 1987:

๐Ÿ‘‰https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/m%C3%A4rchen-veil-the-mystery-of-the-yokai-bernibao

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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Who doesn't love some good old-fashioned trivia!?

This quiz book, with over 1000 fun questions, is perfect to host your own trivia nights.

A wonderful way to broaden your knowledge of gaming facts from 1962 to 2019.

Head on over to for more

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/kingdom-of-carts-presents-the-bumper-video-game-quiz-book-with-over-1000-questions

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thevglibrary, to Playstation
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The is playing as their - so here's a from the library:

"The Official Tomb Raider Files"

Covering the first 5 installments of the franchise, this book archives a collection of info and stunning screengrabs from the series.

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-official-tomb-raider-files-featuring-lara-croft

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thevglibrary, to NintendoSwitch
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Happy 30th anniversary to !

While we'll all likely celebrate once it hits the next week, in the meantime:

Head on over to and check out this 1995 novelization from
Matthew J. Costello and Craig Shaw Gardner.

๐Ÿ‘‰https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-7th-guest-a-novel

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thevglibrary, to Artist
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Whether played on the exotic felt tabletop in a palatial casino, or on the rough-hewn bar in a tavern's smoky din, the game of is never a dull one.

Check out this artbook featuring the gorgeous card art from the game.

๐Ÿ‘‰https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/gwent-art-of-the-witcher-card-game

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thevglibrary, to VideoGames
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PTSD. Depression. Phobias.๐Ÿง 

are increasingly finding ways to convey the diversity and complexity of psychological trauma.

In this book, Thomas Spies explores through the lens of , , & more.

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/trauma-in-computer-games-media-representations-of-extreme-mental-experiences

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