Tag: Book
News Lost In Cult Is Launching A Huge Book On The History Of Grasshopper Manufacture
Includes interviews with Suda51 and Shinji Mikami
Book publisher Lost in Cult has announced it will be launching a comprehensive book celebrating Japanese studio Grasshopper Manufacture. Written by Blake Hester and clocking in at over 400 pages, Kill the Past: 25 Years of Grasshopper Manufacture will launch in Q2/Q3 2025 with pre-orders available...
News Unofficial Metroid Pixel Art eBook Is Free For A Very Limited Time
Be super duper quick
A little while back, Retro Game Books offered up an unofficial Metroid pixel art eBook for absolutely nothing. The deal was valid for an exceptionally limited time, so if you happened to miss out, then you're in luck. As announced by creator Brian Riggsbee on social media, the Pixel Art Metroid eBook is free once again. You'll...
News Unofficial Metroid Pixel Art eBook Is Currently Free, But Be Quick
Clock's ticking
If you fancy perusing some lovely unofficial pixel art for the Metroid franchise, then you're in luck. Retro Game Books is currently offering the Pixel Art: Metroid eBook for absolutely nothing. Yep, free! You'll need to be quick, though, as the offer is only available for 24 hours as of roughly 4am BST this morning. Simply head on...
Book Review 'The Most Relaxing Video Games' - More Than Just Cute 'N' Cosy
Ahhhhhhhhh...
When it comes to relaxing games, you probably already have a reasonably sound idea of what these might look like and entail. Perhaps it’s a jaunty farm sim like Stardew Valley or Story of Seasons, a laid-back puzzler like Unpacking, or even a cute adventure like A Short Hike. The point is that many of us have preconceived notions of...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé To Talk Memes With Geoff Keighley In Bonus Audiobook Content
Not getting the audiobook? What's wrong with you?
Reggie Fils-Aimé's upcoming book, Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo, is only a few weeks away, and we're excited to read about the story of Nintendo, and gaming's, most well-known President. To say Reggie has inspired thousands is an understatement. He invigorated Nintendo...
News Lost In Cult's 'A Handheld History' Is An Unofficial Love Letter To Portable Gaming
Featuring some familiar writers!
Handheld consoles have been instrumental to the growth and popularity of gaming as a whole. Without the likes of Nintendo's own Game Boy, DS, or even the Switch, we frankly dread to think what the industry would look like. Gaming journal publisher 'Lost in Cult' is looking to celebrate the storied history of...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé's New Book Gets A Familiar Audiobook Narrator
Our ears are ready
Reggie Fils-Aimé will soon be releasing his own book - Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo - which will take readers through his journey in advertising to becoming the CEO of Nintendo of America, all the while providing unique lessons to help readers springboard their own success. Now, it's been revealed...
News Former Nintendo Of America President Reveals His New Book
Pre-order now
Update [Tue 3rd Aug, 2021 00:55 BST]: Pre-orders for Reggie's book have now gone live on Amazon. A hard cover version will set you back $27.99 USD and the Kindle version is priced at $14.99 USD. The current release date is still 24th May 2022. Original article [Sat 17th Jul, 2021 02:00 BST]: In April 2019, Reggie Fils-Aimé stepped...
News Ask Iwata Gets An English Release This April
Pre-order now
Update #2 (Fri 8th Jan, 2021 00:30 GMT): Publisher VIZ Media has confirmed the English translation of Ask Iwata will be released here in the west on 13th April 2021. Pre-orders are available now. Update #1 (Tue 28th Jul, 2020 05:45 BST): Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Nintendo's Legendary CEO is available to pre-order on Amazon for...
News The Console Wars Book Is Being Developed Into A Television Series By Legendary
Relive the glory days
If transforming video games into television series wasn't already enough, Hollywood is now borrowing ideas from books based on the history of the video game industry. Legendary Entertainment has finalised a deal to develop a television series about the 2014 book Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo and the Battle that Defined a...
News Capcom Celebrates 30 Years With New Character Encyclopedia
Full of artwork and details for around 200 characters
Capcom has plenty of franchises under its belt, with the likes of Mega Man, Street Fighter and Resident Evil to name a few. You could probably create a whole encyclopedia detailing every single character that's ever graced a title from the company. Well, wouldn't you know it? Someone actually...
News New Collection of Video Game Books Gets The Go-Ahead After Smashing Kickstarter Goal
Earthbound and Super Mario Bros. 2 both feature
A new set of books based on video games is set to be published after the team behind it smashed through their goal on a recent Kickstarter campaign. The series - known as Boss Fight Books - will feature five books based on historic and groundbreaking video games - two of which are on a Nintendo...
News Abandoned Pixel Perfect Punch-Out!! Book Has a Knockout Ending With Mike Tyson
Public release failed due to licensing issues
While we cover a fair share of Kickstarter development fundraisers, one that's worth a mention is the Pixel Perfect: Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! book project, which was to raise money to enable public distribution for a limited run of 200 copies. The book itself was finished, an unofficial encyclopedia for...
News Limited Edition Hyrule Historia Restricted To Just 4000 Copies
Save your Rupees for this one!
The Legend of Zelda fans will surely be eagerly awaiting Hyrule Historia, the gorgeous 272-page art book which will feature the official timeline and concept art from the famous series. Its publisher, Dark Horse Books, has now announced that it will be producing 4000 limited edition copies of the book; this edition...
News Hyrule Historia Picks Up New Cover and Trailer
Da-da-da-daaaaaaa!
In case you don't know, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a rather lovely-looking 272-page hardcover art book that celebrates the series, containing words from Shigeru Miyamoto, lots of concept art, a history of Hyrule and an officially sanctioned timeline. After envious glances towards the release in Japan earlier this...
