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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 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,
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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.

thevglibrary, to mortalkombat
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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!

📕📗📘📙📕📗📘📙📕📗📘📙

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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thevglibrary, to Persona
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Who else is excited for ❓

Don't forget that there's a bundled 64-page artbook filled with character art, concept art, backgrounds and other illustrations from the game! 📚

More details here:
👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/persona-3-reload-artbook

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thevglibrary, to RPG
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Who's played ❓

Well, did you know that in 1988, Futabasha actually released a book based on the 's plot!?

Find out more here in :

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/seal-of-the-dark-lord-the-demon-beast-of-pandora

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thevglibrary, to gaming
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What comes to mind when you think of how COVID has affected gaming and the industry❓

Game Players, Game Developers, Game Journalists and Game Scholars...this book studies how all were affected.

Some effects are temporary, others are here to stay.

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/gaming-and-gamers-in-times-of-pandemic

#Gaming #Gamer #VideoGame #VideoGames #Covid #Covid19 #Pandemic #GameStudies #Games #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon

thevglibrary, to MetalGearSolid
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So excited to see this amazing collection announcement!

, , , , , , , , ...and that's just the first 12!! They've already announced 60!!

Will be cataloguing them here as they're announced:

👉 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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indieadvisor, to random

Anyone owns this book?
"Getting started within Dwarf Fortress"? @thevglibrary it is also missing at yours?
Desperately looking for it or at least the epub!
Thanks <3

thevglibrary,
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@indieadvisor Thank you for the heads up on this book!! Sounds like you already got the epub which is great! I've now catalogued it onto the site as well!

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/getting-started-with-dwarf-fortress-learn-to-play-the-most-complex-video-game-ever-made

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 VideoGames
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Unique to this 3rd edition, "The Reel World" now takes you inside the world of creating music for #VideoGames 🎮🎶

Packed with composer interviews and insider tips, this is a great guide to get your start in the industry!

👉 https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-reel-world-scoring-for-pictures-television-and-videogames-third-edition

#Composer #Music #VideoGame #Gaming #Gamer #SFX #Composing #Career #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Movies #TV #Nintendo #PlayStation #Sega #Xbox #Interview #MusicIndustry #SoundDesign #GameDev #GameDesign #Indie #IndieGame #IndieGameDev

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 Horror
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Happy Halloween!! 🎃

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

"THE ART OF THE EVIL WITHIN"

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-art-of-the-evil-within

#Halloween #Spooky #Game #VideoGame #VideoGames #Gaming #Gamer #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #PlayStation #TheEvilWithin #ShinjiMikami #Art #Artbook

thevglibrary, to Horror
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Happy Halloween!! 🎃

Celebrating with books from the site all day long! 👻

"CLOCK TOWER 2 ADVENTURE NOVEL: HELEN'S PART"

👉https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/clock-tower-2-adventure-novel-helen-s-part

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thevglibrary, to Horror
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Happy Halloween!! 🎃

Celebrating with books from the site all day long! 👻

"HAVENS OF FEAR: PLACES OF HORROR IN VIDEO GAMES" (Havres de peur: Lieux d'horreur en jeu vidéo)

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/havens-of-fear-places-of-horror-in-video-games

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thevglibrary, to Horror
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Happy Halloween!! 🎃

Celebrating with books from the site all day long! 👻

"HARDCORE GAMING 101 DIGEST VOL. 8: THE BRIDE OF RETRO HORROR"

👉 https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/hardcore-gaming-101-digest-vol-8-the-bride-of-retro-horror

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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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