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Video Game Storytelling

What Every Developer Needs to Know about Narrative Techniques

by Evan Skolnick ...

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL!With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL!With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and producer Evan Skolnick provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to storytelling basics and how
... Read more
Hilarious Jokes for Minecrafters

Mobs, Creepers, Skeletons, and More

by Michele C. Hollow, Jordon P. Hollow, Steven M. Hollow ...

Series series Jokes for Minecrafters
NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.Jokes for Minecrafters: Mobs, Creepers, Skeletons, and More is the second book in the Jokes for Minecrafters series, which boasts more than eight hundred jokes. The jokes inside poke fun at everything Minecraft from ghasts to Endermen. All of your favorite parts of the Minecraft game are included in the book and the jokes ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.Jokes for Minecrafters: Mobs, Creepers, Skeletons, and More is the second book in the Jokes for Minecrafters series, which boasts more than eight hundred jokes. The jokes inside poke fun at everything Minecraft from ghasts to Endermen. All of your favorite parts of the Minecraft game are included in the book and the jokes
... Read more
Masters of Doom

How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture

by David Kushner ...

Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero. Together, they ruled big business. They transformed popular culture. And they provoked a national controversy. More than anything, they lived a unique and rollicking American Dream, escaping the broken homes of their youth to co-create the most notoriously successful game franchises ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero. Together, they ruled big business. They transformed popular culture. And they provoked a national controversy. More than anything, they lived a unique and rollicking American Dream, escaping the broken homes of their youth to co-create the most notoriously successful game franchises
... Read more
The World of Cyberpunk 2077

by Marcin Batylda ...

An insightful, captivatingly designed, full-color book that transports readers to the futuristic megalopolis of Night City--the epicenter of the vibrant new action-RPG from CD Projekt Red.Step into the year 2077, a world dotted with dystopian metropoles where violence, oppression, and cyberware implants aren't just common--they're necessary tools to get ahead. Delve into incisive lore to discover ... Read more

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An insightful, captivatingly designed, full-color book that transports readers to the futuristic megalopolis of Night City--the epicenter of the vibrant new action-RPG from CD Projekt Red.Step into the year 2077, a world dotted with dystopian metropoles where violence, oppression, and cyberware implants aren't just common--they're necessary tools to get ahead. Delve into incisive lore to discover
... Read more
Dragon Age: Inquisition - Strategy Guide

by Greg Boccia, Greg Wright, GamerGuides.com ...

This is the Dragon Age. A tear has ripped open the heavens and demons pour forth to ravage the land. You are caught up in this destruction, the only survivor complete with a mark on your hand. This mark is the only thing that can close the Breach and save Thedas. Heralded as a savior, you begin an Inquisition by assembling an army of powerful allies to put a stop to the chaos. Only you can decide ... Read more

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This is the Dragon Age. A tear has ripped open the heavens and demons pour forth to ravage the land. You are caught up in this destruction, the only survivor complete with a mark on your hand. This mark is the only thing that can close the Breach and save Thedas. Heralded as a savior, you begin an Inquisition by assembling an army of powerful allies to put a stop to the chaos. Only you can decide
... Read more
Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word

by Bartosz Sztybor ...

**Created in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red, this graphic novel collecting the comic series based on the hit video game takes you deeper into the ruthless underbelly of Night City and the moral code of the streets.A family is torn apart following an assignment from one of Night City's largest gangs.**A new urban development proposal is being pushed through city council—a flagrant ... Read more

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**Created in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red, this graphic novel collecting the comic series based on the hit video game takes you deeper into the ruthless underbelly of Night City and the moral code of the streets.A family is torn apart following an assignment from one of Night City's largest gangs.**A new urban development proposal is being pushed through city council—a flagrant
... Read more
Explore/Create

My Life in Pursuit of New Frontiers, Hidden Worlds, and the Creative Spark

by Richard Garriott, David Fisher ...

An inventor, adventurer, entrepreneur, collector, and entertainer, and son of legendary scientist-astronaut Owen Garriott, Richard Garriott de Cayeux has been behind some of the most exciting undertakings of our time. A legendary pioneer of the online gaming industry—and a member of every gaming Hall of Fame—Garriott invented the multi-player online game, and coined the term "Avatar" to describe ... Read more

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An inventor, adventurer, entrepreneur, collector, and entertainer, and son of legendary scientist-astronaut Owen Garriott, Richard Garriott de Cayeux has been behind some of the most exciting undertakings of our time. A legendary pioneer of the online gaming industry—and a member of every gaming Hall of Fame—Garriott invented the multi-player online game, and coined the term "Avatar" to describe
... Read more
Cyberpunk 2077: Your Voice

by Aleksandra Motyka, Marcin Blacha ...

**Aleksandra Motyka and Marcin Blacha, writers on the Cyberpunk 2077 video game, and artist Danijel Zezelj (Scalped, Days of Hate, Northlanders, Starve) take you on a fast-paced twisted ride through the darkest corners of Night City.A lonely maintenance worker gets tangled in an anti-corporation operation.**During a routine shift, Todd, an employee at Night City Area Rapid Transit, encounters an ... Read more

Was $13.59 CAD Now $5.39 CAD

**Aleksandra Motyka and Marcin Blacha, writers on the Cyberpunk 2077 video game, and artist Danijel Zezelj (Scalped, Days of Hate, Northlanders, Starve) take you on a fast-paced twisted ride through the darkest corners of Night City.A lonely maintenance worker gets tangled in an anti-corporation operation.**During a routine shift, Todd, an employee at Night City Area Rapid Transit, encounters an
... Read more
Cyberpunk 2077: Big City Dreams

by Bartosz Sztybor ...

**Winner, 2023 Hugo Award—Best Graphic Story or Comic!Two scavengers veer paths in their pursuit of happiness through the streets of Night City.**Tasha and Mirek make a living for themselves stealing cyberware and indulging in parties and braindances. Tasha is rowdy and wild--she seeks to up her street cred to become the most famous gangster in the city. Mirek, on the other hand, is a calm ... Read more

Was $13.59 CAD Now $5.39 CAD

**Winner, 2023 Hugo Award—Best Graphic Story or Comic!Two scavengers veer paths in their pursuit of happiness through the streets of Night City.**Tasha and Mirek make a living for themselves stealing cyberware and indulging in parties and braindances. Tasha is rowdy and wild--she seeks to up her street cred to become the most famous gangster in the city. Mirek, on the other hand, is a calm
... Read more
Super Nintendo

The Game-Changing Company That Unlocked the Power of Play

by Keza MacDonald ...

**An exuberant, behind-the-scenes look at the designers and the company that brought us Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, and so much more, illuminating Nintendo's singular ethos, its massive cultural impact, and the innovative solutions behind its creative triumphs“Comprehensive but never too dense, informative but approachable, and packed with an unwavering passion for Nintendo that I'd wager even the ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

**An exuberant, behind-the-scenes look at the designers and the company that brought us Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, and so much more, illuminating Nintendo's singular ethos, its massive cultural impact, and the innovative solutions behind its creative triumphs“Comprehensive but never too dense, informative but approachable, and packed with an unwavering passion for Nintendo that I'd wager even the
... Read more
Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions

by The Official Minecraft Team, Mojang AB ...

Series series Minecraft
The official Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions will teach you how to enchant your equipment with useful effects and brew all manner of potions to protect yourself from harm.The world of Minecraft is perilous: Danger lurks around every corner, and you’ll need powerful tools and equipment if you want to survive.With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

The official Minecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions will teach you how to enchant your equipment with useful effects and brew all manner of potions to protect yourself from harm.The world of Minecraft is perilous: Danger lurks around every corner, and you’ll need powerful tools and equipment if you want to survive.With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive
... Read more
Minecraft: Guide to Farming

by The Official Minecraft Team, Mojang AB ...

Series series Minecraft
The official Minecraft: Guide to Farming will teach you about everything form basic crop farming and animal breeding to hostile mob and block farming.In Survival mode you’re constantly in need of food and other useful items, and true survivors knows the importance of setting up their own farming systems.With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to becoming ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

The official Minecraft: Guide to Farming will teach you about everything form basic crop farming and animal breeding to hostile mob and block farming.In Survival mode you’re constantly in need of food and other useful items, and true survivors knows the importance of setting up their own farming systems.With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to becoming
... Read more
Minecraft: Guide to Survival (Updated)

by Mojang AB, The Official Minecraft Team ...

Series series Minecraft
The definitive, fully illustrated guide to survival in Minecraft is now completely revamped with 100% new information for the latest version of the game. Learn how to survive and thrive in Minecraft’s most popular mode!Stock up your inventory, build a base and get ready to survive the night with Minecraft: Guide to Survival—the only book you’ll need to take your survival skills to the next level ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

The definitive, fully illustrated guide to survival in Minecraft is now completely revamped with 100% new information for the latest version of the game. Learn how to survive and thrive in Minecraft’s most popular mode!Stock up your inventory, build a base and get ready to survive the night with Minecraft: Guide to Survival—the only book you’ll need to take your survival skills to the next level
... Read more
Deep Ocean Six

Defenders of the Overworld #4

by Nancy Osa ...

Series Book 4 - Defenders of the Overworld
Someone is draining the Overworld oceans of resources . . . but to what end? It could be a ploy by the griefer army to draw Captain Rob and his cavalry members away from the United Biomes of the Overworld capital, which they risked their very identities to defend. Or it could be theft on a scale so grand that only the deepest of oceans can contain it.At the same time, it seems no coincidence that ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Someone is draining the Overworld oceans of resources . . . but to what end? It could be a ploy by the griefer army to draw Captain Rob and his cavalry members away from the United Biomes of the Overworld capital, which they risked their very identities to defend. Or it could be theft on a scale so grand that only the deepest of oceans can contain it.At the same time, it seems no coincidence that
... Read more
The Mystery of the Griefer's Mark

An Unofficial Gamer's Adventure, Book Two

by Winter Morgan ...

Series Book 2 - An Unofficial Gamer's Adventure
Steve is back and ready for more adventures! But this time the excitement lands closer to home. While walking home from the village, Steve is surprised to hear a loud BOOM! When he returns home, he finds his wheat farm destroyed and a huge crater where the wheat once grew. And his diamond sword is missing! Steve believes it’s the act of a griefer with a lot of TNT. Devastated, Steve wants to ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Steve is back and ready for more adventures! But this time the excitement lands closer to home. While walking home from the village, Steve is surprised to hear a loud BOOM! When he returns home, he finds his wheat farm destroyed and a huge crater where the wheat once grew. And his diamond sword is missing! Steve believes it’s the act of a griefer with a lot of TNT. Devastated, Steve wants to
... Read more
The Endermen Invasion

An Unofficial Gamer's Adventure, Book Three

by Winter Morgan ...

Series Book 3 - An Unofficial Gamer's Adventure
Will a griefer destroy Steve’s hope of winning the elite building competition?This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.In this third installment of the Minecraft Gamer’s Adventure series, Steve is invited to participate in an elite ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Will a griefer destroy Steve’s hope of winning the elite building competition?This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.In this third installment of the Minecraft Gamer’s Adventure series, Steve is invited to participate in an elite
... Read more
The Making of Tomb Raider

by Daryl Baxter ...

A behind the scenes history of the popular, fan favorite video game franchise.Back in 1994 at the game company CORE Design in Derby, Lara Croft was born. Through eighteen months of pure hard work from the team, Tomb Raider was released in 1996 and became the success that we see today; taking part in the mid-nineties celebrations of Brit-Pop and Girl Power. This is the story of the team who were ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A behind the scenes history of the popular, fan favorite video game franchise.Back in 1994 at the game company CORE Design in Derby, Lara Croft was born. Through eighteen months of pure hard work from the team, Tomb Raider was released in 1996 and became the success that we see today; taking part in the mid-nineties celebrations of Brit-Pop and Girl Power. This is the story of the team who were
... Read more
Minecraft: Guide to Redstone (Updated)

by Mojang AB, The Official Minecraft Team ...

Series series Minecraft
This classic Minecraft game guide is now completely revamped with 100% new information for the latest version of the game! Discover all the insider tips and tricks in this definitive, fully illustrated guide to creating with redstone in Minecraft.Learn the art of redstone and become a master engineer with Minecraft: Guide to Redstone, and put theory into practice to construct intricate ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

This classic Minecraft game guide is now completely revamped with 100% new information for the latest version of the game! Discover all the insider tips and tricks in this definitive, fully illustrated guide to creating with redstone in Minecraft.Learn the art of redstone and become a master engineer with Minecraft: Guide to Redstone, and put theory into practice to construct intricate
... Read more
Chasing Herobrine

An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters, #5

by Cara J. Stevens ...

Series Book 5 - Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafter
Phoenix must save her village from the ghost of Herobrine in this suspenseful fifth tale in the Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters series.This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.The redstone dust has barely settled after Phoenix’s ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Phoenix must save her village from the ghost of Herobrine in this suspenseful fifth tale in the Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters series.This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.The redstone dust has barely settled after Phoenix’s
... Read more
Octopath Traveler - Strategy Guide

by GamerGuides.com ...

Eight characters. Eight different stories. Step into the roles of eight travelers as they travel and battle their way across the expansive world of Orsterra. A homage to the classic RPGs of yore, Octopath Traveler offers many ways for the player to play the game. Go at it alone or team up with seven other characters, as the choice is entirely yours in this grand adventure.This guide will offer the ... Read more

$14.70 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Eight characters. Eight different stories. Step into the roles of eight travelers as they travel and battle their way across the expansive world of Orsterra. A homage to the classic RPGs of yore, Octopath Traveler offers many ways for the player to play the game. Go at it alone or team up with seven other characters, as the choice is entirely yours in this grand adventure.This guide will offer the
... Read more
Zombies Attack!

The Rise of the Warlords Book One: An Unofficial Interactive Minecrafter's Adventure

by Mark Cheverton ...

Series Book 1 - Rise of the Warlords
The Far Lands is a hidden area located at the very edge of Minecraft’s outer borders, unknown to normal users. There, the life of a young boy named Watcher is suddenly turned upside down when his village is destroyed by the vile zombie warlord Tu-Kar. Watcher and a handful of his friends vow to save those who were captured during the devastating battle and bring the zombie leader to justice. But ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

The Far Lands is a hidden area located at the very edge of Minecraft’s outer borders, unknown to normal users. There, the life of a young boy named Watcher is suddenly turned upside down when his village is destroyed by the vile zombie warlord Tu-Kar. Watcher and a handful of his friends vow to save those who were captured during the devastating battle and bring the zombie leader to justice. But
... Read more
Bones of Doom

The Rise of the Warlords Book Two: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure

by Mark Cheverton ...

Series Book 2 - Rise of the Warlords
After the fall of the zombies, the balance of power between the monsters of the Far Lands of Minecraft is disrupted. The skeleton warlord Rakar grows stronger, and his skeleton army is leaving a terrible path of destruction in their wake. Watcher and his friends, determined to stop the violence, realize the warlord’s power lives in the magical Fossil Bow of Destruction. The mysterious weapon is ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

After the fall of the zombies, the balance of power between the monsters of the Far Lands of Minecraft is disrupted. The skeleton warlord Rakar grows stronger, and his skeleton army is leaving a terrible path of destruction in their wake. Watcher and his friends, determined to stop the violence, realize the warlord’s power lives in the magical Fossil Bow of Destruction. The mysterious weapon is
... Read more
The Quest for the Diamond Sword

An Unofficial Gamer's Adventure, Book One

by Winter Morgan ...

Series Book 1 - An Unofficial Gamer's Adventure
For every boy and girl who loves Minecraft, an adventure novel from bestselling author Winter Morgan.Steve lives on a wheat farm. He has everything he needs to live in the Minecraft world: a bed, a house, and food. Steve likes to spend his mornings in the NPC village and trade his wheat for emeralds, armor, books, swords, and food. One morning, he finds that Zombies have attacked the villagers. ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

For every boy and girl who loves Minecraft, an adventure novel from bestselling author Winter Morgan.Steve lives on a wheat farm. He has everything he needs to live in the Minecraft world: a bed, a house, and food. Steve likes to spend his mornings in the NPC village and trade his wheat for emeralds, armor, books, swords, and food. One morning, he finds that Zombies have attacked the villagers.
... Read more
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate - Strategy Guide

by GamerGuides.com ...

En route to Val Habar, what begins as a bumpy ride in the great desert quickly descends into the fight of your rookie hunter's life, as a dangerous Elder Dragon appears out of nowhere, threatening to level your ride and the town ahead.After somehow surviving the attack, your efforts impress the Caravaneer and you're quickly enlisted into the Caravan. Your mission? To discover the secret of a ... Read more

$15.68 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

En route to Val Habar, what begins as a bumpy ride in the great desert quickly descends into the fight of your rookie hunter's life, as a dangerous Elder Dragon appears out of nowhere, threatening to level your ride and the town ahead.After somehow surviving the attack, your efforts impress the Caravaneer and you're quickly enlisted into the Caravan. Your mission? To discover the secret of a
... Read more

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