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 The Book of Games Volume 1: The Ultimate Guide to PC and Video Games

 

Published by: GAMEXPLORE
Author: Stang, Bendik; Hoftun, Erik; Kirksaeter, Jorgen; Bjorne, Hans Christian
Number of pages: 448
Group: GAMES - GENERAL
ISBN: 8299737834/9788299737838
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Date Published: September 2008
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Thousands of vivid, high-resolution screen shots create a virtual feast for the eyes in this comprehensive visual guide through the world of PC and video gaming. Sorted by genre, reviews of the 150 most exciting current software titles are accompanied by information of interest to players, parents, and industry professionals, including level of age appropriateness. Each game is featured in a two-page spread that includes detailed game summary, analysis, and strategy along with nine representative in-game screen shots, lists of games with similar skill and strategy requirements, ESRB content ratings, and complete technological specifications. Feature stories scattered throughout the guide cover apropos game-related topics—multiplayer online gaming, games in movies, and the future of gaming. An illustrated glossary, overview of game publishers, and information on newer hardware platforms, such as Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Wii, are also included.