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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! 📚

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

☕ If you love what we do, consider fueling our passion

❤️🧡💚💙💜

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! 📚

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

Check them out right here:
👉https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/hashtags/FusionRetroBooks


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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: 📚

Preferably without the plastic wrap...

Spread the word if you can ♥️

Thank you for helping The Video Game Library🙏

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thevglibrary, to random
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What have you been reading lately? 📚☕️

thevglibrary, to RPG
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Every time I flip through the pages of the strategy guide, I’m blown away by how much creativity went into putting it together. 🤯

Easily one of my favourite guides ♥️ 📚

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thevglibrary, to Minecraft
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Got kids in Grades K-4 who love ❓

Well you're in luck‼️ 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 📚

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

thevglibrary, to random
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Do you like Video Games❓

Do you like Reading❓

If so, has thousands of Books for you to discover ❤️ 📚

Spread the word:
👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

thevglibrary, to random
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Today grows.

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A thread of progress:

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Mystile,

@thevglibrary That's my dream collection right there! 😭

thevglibrary, to gaming
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Interested in Journalism?

How about it's history in Spain? 🇪🇸

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

Read more about it:
👉 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 ❓

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

All fixed!

You can find them here:
👉 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! 🙏

Here's a fun

👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/takahashi-meijin-s-adventure-island-rescue-tina

#高橋名人の冒険島 @bookstodon

thevglibrary, to fireemblem
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Great new Japanese books added to today!! 🇯🇵📚

Enjoy!

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org

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thevglibrary, to Nintendo
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What effect did 's have on Japan? 🇯🇵

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:
👉 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?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

For #4 of the lineup Héroes 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.

👉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 ⁉️

This book, published by Yuzumo Design exclusively in Japan 🇯🇵, 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.

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/love-fantasy-zone-2019

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thevglibrary, to Mario
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The Japanese books continue with another today! 📚

This time, it's Mario who needs saving!

What is happening on this cover!? 🍄👀😇💦💥

👉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 #PS1, and my favourite entry in the #Castlevania series.

Dive behind the scenes of its creation with Raphael Lucas'

"Aux origines de Castlevania Symphony of the Night"

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/origins-of-castlevania-symphony-of-the-night

#Gaming #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gamer #SotN #CastlevaniaSotN #Vampire #Vampires #Alucard #Dracula #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Livre #OmakeBooks #PlayStation #SymphonyOfTheNight

thevglibrary, to books
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A rare addition to #TheVideoGameLibrary this morning! 📚

A #FinalFantasy Choose Your Own Adventure book from 1987. 🤯

❓ Curious if any fans have heard of this one ❓

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

💎 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/final-fantasy-crystal-inheritance-legend

#FF1 #FF #FinalFantasyI #FFI #FinalFantasy1 #Book #Books @bookstodon #Bookstodon #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #Nintendo #Famicom #RPG #JRPG #Square #Squaresoft #SquareEnix #Adventure #Fun #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamer #Novel

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

14 multidisciplinary chapters that explore the intersects between #Animation, #VideoGames and #Music.

Out next week! 📚

👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-intersection-of-animation-video-games-and-music-making-movement-sing

#GameStudies #Ludomusicology #Ludology #SoundDesign #Composer #Routledge #CarmenSandiego #Cuphead #DragonsLair #Ducktales #EpicMickey #Gris #KingdomHearts #Machinarium #NiNoKuni
#SchoolDays

thevglibrary, to gaming
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Obscure library pull of the day! 📚

Who's heard of the game "Märchen Veil"❓

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

👉https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/m%C3%A4rchen-veil-the-mystery-of-the-yokai-bernibao

#MärchenVeil #Gaming #VideoGame #NES #MSX #PC88 #PC98 #SharpX1 #FM7 #SharpMZ80B #PCGaming #RetroGaming #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #Nintendo #SystemSacom #TheVideoGameLibrary

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

👉 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.

👉 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 #The7thGuest!

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

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

👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-7th-guest-a-novel

#PCGaming #PC #PCGame #VideoGame #VideoGames #7thGuest #VirginInteractive #RetroGame #AdventureGame #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Novel #Novelization #Gamer #Gaming #Read #Bookworm #AprilFoolsDay

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 #Gwent is never a dull one.

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

👉https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/gwent-art-of-the-witcher-card-game

#TheWitcher #Artist #Art #TheWitcher2 #TheWitcherII #TheWitcher3 #TheWitcherIII #WildHunt #Artbook #Gaming #VideoGame #VideoGames #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #PC #PCGaming #Xbox #PlayStation #CardGame #Cards #RPG #CardArt #CDProjektRed

thevglibrary, to VideoGames
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PTSD. Depression. Phobias.🧠

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

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

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/trauma-in-computer-games-media-representations-of-extreme-mental-experiences

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