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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 Intellivision
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Did you play #Intellivision? If so, check out:

"Space Battle: The Mattel Intellivision and the First Console War"

This new book from #VideoGame historian, Jamie Lendino, explores its groundbreaking games, innovative features, and lasting legacy.

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https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/space-battle-the-mattel-intellivision-and-the-first-console-war

thevglibrary,
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@bloodravenlib That's awesome! This wasn't one of my childhood consoles, but it's great to see all the love for it!

thevglibrary, to VideoGames
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"Why do you make "❓

111 industry icons provide their personal and, at times, astonishing answers in this 2019 mook. 📖

Big thanks to @pgaultier for the heads up on his fantastic work with @l1nterview ! ♥️🙏

Check out the collection here:
👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/l-1nterview-why-do-you-make-video-games

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thevglibrary, to linux_gaming
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Volunteers Wanted 🙏

🔴 Join project today! 📚

🔴Apply here: http://discord.gg/4JqJUs2s2n

Please share with any fellow /

More details below 👇

thevglibrary, to gameboy
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Best = 1, 2 or 3❓

Regardless of your favourite, this book covers ‘em all! Plus a sneak-peek at the upcoming entry… Mega Man in Dr. Wily’s Revenge!

Get all the secrets, right here:

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/post/the-official-guide-to-mega-man

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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GAME OVER... 👾

While they all share a title, this handful of books covers a vast array of really interesting topics. From history to addiction, COVID to cinema.

Find out about THOUSANDS more over in 📚

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

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thevglibrary, to books
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Exhausted from another week out-of-country, and came home to an amazing book in the mailbox this evening ♥️ 📚

Thank you Caleb J. Ross for making this weekend infinitely more relaxing 🙏

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thevglibrary, to mastodon
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> It's .

> Scrolling through you come across promoting a .

> You the cover:
"Playing on the Internet"

> A flood of nostalgia washes over you. . . .

What will you do❓

> Click on Link
https://t.co/EsA7GF6BKo

thevglibrary, to InitialD
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It's 1982 and you're terrible at Arcade games... 🕹️

Never fear! Craig Kubey delivers the "Winner's Book of Video Games"‼️

Asteroids. Missile Command. Defender. Pac-Man. and many, many more!

Check it out here:
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https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-winners-book-of-video-games

#Arcade #Arcades #Gaming #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gamer #Defender #Pong #SpaceWar #Combat #Galaga #Galaxian #Shmup #MissileCommand #Asteroids #SpaceInvaders #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Breakout #Berzerk #QIX #Eliminator #Gorf #Centipede #Tempest

thevglibrary, to books
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Looking to uncover the mysteries of the #Seaman?

#TheVideoGameLibrary has a few books to help 📚

From Mushroomer to Gillman to Podfish to Frogman, learn everything you need to know about the evolution and impact of the world's most mysterious creature.

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

#Dreamcast #Sega #SegaDreamcast #Famitsu #SegaDC #CautionSeaman #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Game #Gaming #VideoGame #VideoGames #Weird #Retro #Nostalgia

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 mortalkombat
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Awesome new addition catalogued in today! 📚

Thanks again
@tabmok99 ! 🙏

FINISH HIM collects the 31 Inktober 2022 paintings from the incredibly talented Ben Templesmith.

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/finish-him-mortal-kombat-paintings-from-october-twenty-twenty-two

thevglibrary, to PCGaming
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Boot up....Jack in....Kick Ass! 💻

It's 1997 and you're only just starting to discover the power of the internet.

Who better to learn from than one of the cyber era's greatest heroes - !?

Come get some...right here in ! 👇

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/duke-nukem-does-the-internet

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thevglibrary, to pokemon
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Dive "into" the world of once again with the 2nd volume of this incredible fan-made anatomical art project!

Across the book's 300+ pages, you'll explore the biology, behavior, and abilities of the second generation in stunning detail.

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/pok%C3%A9natomy-ii-an-unofficial-guide

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

Enjoy!

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org

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thevglibrary, to random
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With chaos on the ground, America’s highways have been forced into the skies, a lawless new frontier where the flying ace—hero, pirate, villain—is king.

Here are the exciting, danger-packed adventures of three such daredevils. 🛩️📚

CRIMSON SKIES 👇

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/crimson-skies

thevglibrary, to EldenRing
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Who's excited for the #EldenRing DLC ⁉️

Then check out this upcoming book:

📚 "The Overture of Shadow of the Erdtree" 📚

As always, you can find all the details here in #TheVideoGameLibrary:

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-overture-of-shadow-of-the-erdtree

#ShadowOfTheErdtree #FromSoftware

thevglibrary, to random
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As we dive even deeper into Japanese books and manga, looking for a few Japanese speakers to join the Translation Team in the Discord.

Light help needed with:

  • Book Titles
  • Book Descriptions
  • Author Names

discord.gg/4JqJUs2s2n

thevglibrary, to gameboy
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This trilogy of "GAME BOY ESSENTIALS" books collect articles from gameboyessentials.com

Ranging from seminal classics to forgotten titles; they offer in-depth analyses of the good and bad games you should play to understand the universal appeal of the .

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https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

thevglibrary, to Mario
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Who remembers the Golden Look Look Books of yesteryear?

From to to - there was lots of editions to enjoy.

Find them all catalogued on our site 🌟

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

thevglibrary, to GranTurismo
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And another book you've probably never heard of 👇

This one dives into the first 3 #GranTurismo games‼️

"The Cars of Gran Turismo" is complete with specs on every car and quotes from avid gamers describing which cars they love to drive most.

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-cars-of-gran-turismo

thevglibrary, to starcraft
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The latest entry in the University of Michigan Press' "Landmark Video Games" series is here❗️

In this book, author Simon Dor sets out to examine the history and the legacy of one of the world's most influential RTS titles - #StarCraft.

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/starcraft-legacy-of-the-real-time-strategy

#Blizzard #StarCraftII #VideoGames #VideoGame #PCGaming #PC #PCGames #Game #Gaming #Gamer #eSports #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Retro #RetroGaming

thevglibrary, to random
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Did you know❓

Between 1982-83, there were over a dozen Children's Activity Books released based on #DonkeyKong.

While some were sold in retail stores, a handful were only bundled alongside Donkey Kong Junior cereal boxes.

You can find all of these now catalogued here:

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/

thevglibrary, to random
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Circa 2000, this book from "The Good Web Guide" team sets out to shine a spotlight on the hottest game websites of the era.

What were some of your web-game memories from that era?

🔹 Newgrounds❓
🔹StickDeath❓
🔹Addicting Games❓
🔹Miniclip❓

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-good-web-guide-to-games

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