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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 gaming
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In 2002, developed a game called

In 2005, the game's story was retold in a 6-issue run by @imagecomics!

Check out hundreds of comics right here:
👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org

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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 EldenRing
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For fans of ELDEN RING - reminder that there's a great manga called "Road To The Erdtree"❗️

First 3 issues have been translated, with the rest surely coming soon.

Check out these manga, and a TON more books right here:

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org

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thevglibrary, to cityofheroes
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Anybody have this one❓

It was released in 2005 as part of the City of Villains Collector's DVD Edition bundle. 📀

First half = City of Heroes; and by flipping it around, the other half is based on City of Villains! ↩️

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/city-of-heroes---villains-art-collection

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thevglibrary, to VideoGames
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More to look forward to in 2024!📚

This book scrutinizes how various meta devices, such as breaking the fourth wall and unreliable narrator, change and adapt when translated into the uniquely interactive medium of digital games.

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https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/metagames-games-about-games

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thevglibrary, to Mario
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A bloody arrow through 's head❓

AND a Van Dyke beard ⁉️

Bowser, from the "Adventures of the Super Mario Bros." comic run, is a straight-up savage!

We're working on getting the full series catalogued here:

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org

thevglibrary, to ethelcain
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Into The Indies features 51 in-depth interviews with developers hailing from 31 countries❗️

This collection is a treasure trove of insights and guidance for aspiring creators.

Check it out here:
👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/into-the-indies

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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! 👇

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- HEROES PAST AND PRESENT: THE ART OF CRISIS CORE: FINAL FANTASY VII REUNION

Released as part of the Japanese collector's edition, this gorgeous art book is packed with major characters, enemies, vehicle and location illustrations.

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/heroes-past-and-present-the-art-of-crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii-reunion

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#9 - ALL GAMES ARE GOOD

Published this year by Press Run Books, this is a collection of Stuart Gipp's writings about video games with a refreshing, positive spin.

It sets out to focus on games that are either unfairly maligned or simply ignored.

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/all-games-are-good

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#8 - MONSTER HUNTER RECIPE BOOK

This #MonsterHunter cookbook contains 29 recipes inspired from #Capcom fan-favourite series.

Written in collaboration with PASELA Resorts, which manages the popular restaurant "Monster Hunter Bar"

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/monster-hunter-recipe-book

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#7 - THE ART OF METAL GEAR SOLID BY YOJI SHINKAWA VER. 1.5

A detailed 200-page artbook dedicated to

It contains both concept and final illustrations by game artist Yoji Shinkawa, as well as a bit of behind-the-scenes.

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-art-of-metal-gear-solid-by-yoji-shinkawa-ver-1-5

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#6 - LEGENDS OF LOCALIZATION - BOOK 3: UNDERTALE

Coming in at #6 is the 3rd installment in the "Legends of Localization" series

Behind the scenes of the Japanese localization of one of the most beloved indie games of the last 10 years.

https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/legends-of-localization-book-3-undertale

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#5 - MYST: THE BOOK OF THE BLACK SHIPS #1

A surprising #5 slot for 2023! This MYST comic was actually meant to be the first of a 4-issue comic series by Dark Horse - but the run was discontinued after this 1st issue.

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

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#4 - SPLATOON 3 IKASU ART BOOK

Coming in at #4 is an Art Book - generally one of the most trafficked sections of the site.

This is the 3rd volume of "Ikasu Art Books" and the largest volume in the series - a whopping 400 pages!

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/splatoon-3-ikasu-art-book

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#3 - THE ART OF BLASPHEMOUS

The #3 most visited book on the entire site this year has been this gorgeous artbook for BLASPHEMOUS

It's been getting a TON of traffic, especially since Blasphemous 2!

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-art-of-blasphemous

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#2 - ABYSSAL ARCHIVE: THE MYTHOLOGY OF DARK SOULS

The Abyssal Archive is the definitive reference for fans of Miyazaki's gothic masterpiece.

Easy to see why this was the 2nd most visited book on the site this year!

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/abyssal-archive

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#1 - DISCO ELYSIUM ART BOOK

For the 2nd year in a row it's @iam8bit's art book!

Not sure what's going on with the SEO on this one, but it is consistently the most visited book on the entire site.

Nothing else even comes close!

👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/disco-elysium-art-book

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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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@JonasJRichter Thank you!! Over 10,000 books in 25+ languages, with new books being added daily.

He has an incredibly database. The Video Game Library extends beyond the "gamebook" subgenre.

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Another book to add to your shelves!

Inspired by icons such as Bruce Lee and Michael Jackson, KUNG FU ROCKSTAR recounts the Anthony Marquez's worldwide quest to learn kung fu, the creation of Kung Lao, and his growing musical career.

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/kung-fu-rockstar-my-story-of-martial-arts-mortal-kombat-and-the-quest-for-rock-stardom

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thevglibrary, to random
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Happy Holidays to all who celebrate from THE VIDEO GAME LIBRARY

If you get any new BOOKS over the holidays, be sure to share them below!

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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Great to see not 1, but TWO books included with the Limited Collector’s Edition of ❗️

Looks like a 60+ page Illustration Album, and a 60+ page Game Guide.

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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 RPG
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Another rare "Choose Your Own Adventure" graces the library!

This is actually the sequel to the "The Earth Fighter Rayieza" ( 地球戦士ライーザ) from 1988.

Gotta say, this section of the site is looking good!
👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/hashtags/Futabasha

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