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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 InitialD
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It's 1982, and PAC-MAN fans are eating up America's favorite new video game sensation!

Now you can chuckle and chew at the same time with 96 Pac-filled pages of biting humor in:

PAC-MANIA! The Official Pac-Man Joke Book 📚

Just open wide and laugh!

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/pac-mania-the-official-pac-man-joke-book

#PacMania #PacMan #Arcade #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Joke #Humor #Game #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gamer #Gaming

thevglibrary, to Nintendo
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Released as the first of 2 volumes in 1993, this Kodansha manga is based off of the events of 5.

This volume sees Mega Man face off against Wave Man, Napalm Man, Charge Man, Gyro Man, Gravity Man and Stone Man.

Check it out here:
https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/mega-man-5-protoman-s-trap-vol-1

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thevglibrary, to books
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Another fantastic artbook added to THE VIDEO GAME LIBRARY❗️

Over 270 pages celebrating the incredible work of the talented artists who worked on BORDERLANDS 2.

Check it out here:
👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-art-of-borderlands-2

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thevglibrary, to random
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2023 has been a CRAZY year of growth for THE VIDEO GAME LIBRARY 📚

Surpassing 10,000+ books, a 200% increase in visitation, and soaking in the incredible support you've showered us with! ❤️🙌 Thank you!!

As usual, here's a thread for the TOP 10 most-visited books in 2023! 👇

thevglibrary, to FinalFantasy
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Took the better part of a year (and a hell of a lot of research) to find the details on all of these - but the entire lineup of Futabasha Adventure Books have FINALLY been catalogued.

Some pretty obscure Famicom games got the "Choose Your Own Adventure" treatment.

Check them ALL out right here:
👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/hashtags/FutabashaAdventureGamebookSeries

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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The "My Famicase Exhibition" is an annual event which celebrates the world of fictional carts.

Each year, artists from around the globe submit their entries. 🌎

Starting in 2018, a published catalogue was released alongside each exhibit. 📚

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org

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thevglibrary, to MonsterHunter
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Thanks to @thewellredmage for shedding some light on this 10th Anniversary book that was missing from the site! 🙏

Over 250 pages of concept art, illustrations, setting materials and interviews for the first 10 years of games❗️

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/monster-hunter-10th-anniversary-official-chronicle

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thevglibrary, to VideoGames
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Another exciting book around the corner!

"" brings together chapters by a diverse group of authors to explore the shape, impact, and cultural context of ecocritical engagement in and through . 🌱🌎🎮

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/ecogames-playful-perspectives-on-the-climate-crisis

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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 Horror
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Happy Halloween!! 🎃

Celebrating with #Horror books from the site all day long! 👻

"BIOHAZARD REVELATIONS 2 ULTIMANIA"

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/biohazard-revelations-2-ultimania

#Halloween #Spooky #Game #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamer #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Retro #Nintendo #PlayStation #ResidentEvil #ResidentEvilRevelations #Biohazard #Zombie #Zombies

thevglibrary, to gamedev
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Just learned about this cool collection of Italian books❗️

A mix of , , Game History and Biographies, each Ludologica volume is dedicated to a key theme or a seminal title in .

Haven't read any, but will work on getting them catalogued this week!

thevglibrary, to LGBTQ
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New book catalogued into ! 📚

The official origin story of Life Is Strange fan-favourite Steph Gingrich featuring + romance, inevitable heartbreak, and the punk-rock beginnings of Drugstore Makeup. 🌈

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/life-is-strange-steph-s-story

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thevglibrary, to DOOM
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24 NEW killer levels - available only in this Book/Disk package! 💾

"The Lost Episodes of Doom" released in 1995 alongside this book containing coverage of every episode, including design notes for each new level. 📚

Check it out right here:
👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-lost-episodes-of-doom

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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A new book graces the site❗️

Combining theories on fictional persons from Japanese and Euro-American practices, this book discusses characters in our popular media culture in which they are constantly re-imagined.

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/video-game-characters-and-transmedia-storytelling-the-dynamic-game-character

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thevglibrary, to languagelearning
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Another Turkish book graces the site! 🇹🇷

In "Dijital Oyun Kültürü", discover how digitalization is reshaping our play traditions, and how the gamification of work and business is changing the game.

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/digital-game-culture

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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Reminder that strives to showcase books in ALL languages ❤️🌍

THE WORLD OF THE WITCHER, for example, is an amazing book, and actually has 15 different languages catalogued❗️

How many can you name❓

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-world-of-the-witcher-video-game-compendium

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thevglibrary, to gamedev
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Alright friends - finally a post for you today!

Admittedly a little older, the "GAME PROGRAMMING GEMS" collection offered THOUSANDS of pages of reference for aspiring developers.

Now all catalogued into :

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/categories/game-development

thevglibrary, to random
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Wishing a very Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians today! 🍁

So thankful for all of you who've helped THE VIDEO GAME LIBRARY grow.

To all the amazing authors I've met, and to all the avid readers and gamers that have been so supportive - Thank You 🙏

🍁📚🍁📚🍁📚🍁

thevglibrary, to StardewValley
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Did you know⁉️

actually has a 144-page graphic novel prequel. 📚

Lovingly illustrated by the talented Chihiro Sakaida, you can find out more about it right here:

👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/stardew-valley-before-the-farmer

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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Anyone remember ❓

Well did you know, in 2012, a 29-page graphic novella was written by Terry Scott Taylor and illustrated by creator @dougtennapel

It even came with a 19-track CD serving as the backdrop to the comic! 🎶

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/return-to-the-neverhood-issue-1

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thevglibrary, to KirbyBin
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So many Kirbys, but can you spot the one that's stuck⁉️

That's right - the 3rd entry in the FIND KIRBY series has arrived! 💗

More pages of fun, as holds a feast for the ages! 📚❤️

Check them all out here:

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/find-kirby-have-fun-at-the-party

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thevglibrary, to linux_gaming
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Volunteers Wanted 🙏

🔴 Join project today! 📚

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

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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 books
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Why isn't anyone talking about these days❓

If you enjoyed the game, then you might also enjoy this collection of short stories from some incredibly talented authors.

Check it out here:
👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/l-a-noire-the-collected-stories

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thevglibrary, to PCGaming
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Did You Know⁉️ MYST actually had a short-lived comic book run.

It was originally planned as a four-issue series. Though it sadly never made it past Issue #1 🤯

You can check out Issue #0 and Issue #1 right here in THE VIDEO GAME LIBRARY 📚

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/myst-the-book-of-black-ships-1-the-joining

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