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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLearn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate playersHow to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead.Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humour that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess-openings, endings, tactics, and strategy-and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's teaching platform.Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess.

Return to the Lands Between… reunite the fractured world… reforge the Elden Ring! The two-volume Elden Ring: Official Art Book contains a plethora of artworks from the game’s ‘Lands Between’ and its inhabitants in stunning oversized hardcover editions.  Volume I features key art from the game’s opening movie, concept and development art of the large open-world and claustrophobic dungeons, and the game’s many characters and armors.  This translated English art book contains the same content found in the Japanese edition.

The Expanded Edition Guide to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a 512-page hardcover guidebook covering everything in the main game as well as the two Expansion Pass DLC packs “The Master Trials” and “The Champions’ Ballad”. Includes: Expansion Pass concept art gallery; dedicated chapters covering both Expansion Passes; Reference and Analysis chapter; Maps chapter; all-new hardcover and an extensive 4-page Index.MAPS CHAPTER: a dedicated 36-page atlas of Hyrule showing the exact location of all Korok seeds and treasure chests. REFERENCE & ANALYSIS CHAPTER: contains a farming manual showing how to acquire all items of prime interest efficiently; the best weapons and armor upgrades; the most effective recipes; the most lucrative gemstone mining spots; amiibo; merchants and much more. EXPANSION PASS CHAPTERS: 34 pages dedicated to “The Master Trials” and “The Champions’ Ballad”.100% AUTHORITATIVE: all side quests, all shrines of Trials and all information about collectible items fully mapped out; also includes optional challenges, mini-games, unlockables, Easter eggs, and more.At-A-GLANCE WALKTHROUGHS: annotated maps and screenshots show the optimal way through every quest and dungeon.LARGE MAP POSTER: two-sided and fully-annotated – covering the immense game area. CONCEPT ART: direct from the development team and beautifully laid out across two sections: 16 pages of concept art from “The Master Trials” and “The Champions’ Ballad” as well as a 16-page art tour of the main game. PUZZLE MASTER: every single puzzle and riddle unraveled with refined, visual solutions. EXPERT COMBAT STRATEGY: practical, reproducible tactics to crush all enemies and bosses.COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCES: exhaustive appraisals of all items and monsters – including key parameters that are hidden in the game.EASE OF USE: Instant searches, print navigation systems, extensive 4-page index and detailed map poster give you immediate access to the information you need. PREMIUM HARDCOVER: with guide pages printed on superior-quality art paper.

Developed in collaboration with Nintendo andRetro Studios, this art book showcases concept drawings, sketches and assortedillustrations from the Metroid Prime series. With an extensive range ofbehind-the-scenes, high quality artwork, this hardcover anthology spans morethan 20 years of Metroid Prime development and includes exclusive commentaryfrom Nintendo producer, Kensuke Tanabe, as well as the esteemed Retro Studios.Printed on premium sheet-fed art paper, this book is stitch-bound with a lavishcloth hardcover featuring an etched Samus metallic foil. Covers Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes,Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime RemasteredIncludes a foreword byMetroid Prime producer Kensuke TanabeFeatures a vast array ofhigh-quality art and sketches from the developersComes with exclusive RetroStudios-penned introductions to each gameDozens of Producer's Notesoffer commentaries, insights and anecdotes on the featured artworkStitch-bound, with a lavishcloth hardcover featuring an etched Samus metallic foil, and printed onhigh-quality art paper

Uncover the secrets of Valisthea and its inhabitants in this expansive compilation of Final Fantasy XVI lore!Final Fantasy XVI introduced the world to Valisthea, a wondrous realm of sword and sorcery. Players learned details about its characters and kingdoms through the game, but what of its history, its geography, its people? For those who seek knowledge of the land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, look no further than LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI!Written from the perspective of Valisthean scholar and hideaway loresman Harpocrates II Hyperboreos, this compendium will take readers on an exclusive deep dive into Final Fantasy XVI's rich lore. It explores a wide variety of topics, from music to literature to religion—even cooking!—through numerous entries transcribed from journals, diaries, letters, and character conversations. LOGOS is more than just an encyclopedia: it’s a window into the realm of Valisthea and the lives of its inhabitants, as told by those inhabitants themselves.What makes this book truly special are contributions from  three of Final Fantasy XVI’s English-language voice cast. Ben Starr (Clive), Stewart Clarke (Dion), and Christopher York (Gav) all lend their talents as writers to bring their characters back to life within the pages of this tome.Featuring hundreds of richly illustrated full-color pages, LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI is a must-have book for all fans of Final Fantasy XVI!

The lovely ladies and lads of Street Fighter take a break from fist fights and tournaments to hit up the world's hottest beaches, pools, volleyball courts, and more! Everyone from Chun-Li to Poison to Guile shows off their favorite swimwear, plus guest appearances from the cast of Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, and Final Fight!This beautiful hardcover tome gathers four years of UDON’s Street Fighter Swimsuit and Pin-up specials in an over-sized art book format, including rare covers and never-before-seen rough concepts.

A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much, much more, including an exclusive interview with Series Producer, Eiji Aonuma! This, the last of The Goddess Collection trilogy, which includes Hyrule Historia and Art & Artifacts, is a treasure trove of explanations and information about every aspect of The Legend of Zelda universe!

A joyous exploration of the cultural phenomenon that created Mario, Zelda and Pokémon, and an ode to our love of gaming, by one of the most trusted voices in video games writing.'Here is a book bursting with love. Bop your head against it and see if a shower of gold coins comes out.'SAM LEITH, THE TIMES'Superb.' GUARDIAN'Heartfelt.' FINANCIAL TIMES'Fascinating.' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Affectionate.' IRISH INDEPENDENT'Charming.' SPECTATOR'MacDonald writes brilliantly . . . A great book.'CHARLIE BROOKERFrom the instant classics to the hidden gems, Nintendo's video games occupy a special place in the hearts of hundreds of millions of people around the globe. Every player has forged a unique connection with a beloved game, feeling that rush of awe and wonder as they immersed themselves in a virtual world in pursuit of that most human of impulses: the desire to have fun.Super Nintendo finds lifelong gamer Keza MacDonald exploring Nintendo's legendary roster of games - as well as consoles such as the SNES, Gameboy, Wii and Switch, and a host of other quirky inventions from the Power Glove to Nintendo Labo - drawing from decades' worth of exclusive interviews with their creators and the people whose lives have been changed by them. Along the way, she tells the story of how this unassuming playing card company, founded in Kyoto in 1889, became one of the dominant cultural forces of the twenty-first century.Offering unparalleled access to the company and its fun-filled world, and written with warmth and wit, Super Nintendo captures the love that so many of us feel for video games - and reveals just what that love tells us about being human.FEATURING CHAPTERS ONUltrahand, Donkey Kong, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Pokémon, Kirby's Adventures, Wii Sports, Animal Crossing, Nintendo Labo, Super Smash Bros, Splatoon'Delightful . . . a vivid picture of the most important company in video games."'JASON SCHREIER, author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels'Among the best things ever written about Nintendo.'TOM BISSELL, author of Extra Lives

Sanctuary is home to some of the most dangerous creatures to pull themselves from the pits of hell.Tread lightly, and never fall prey to monsters with the Diablo Bestiary. A celebration of the corrupted beasts and grotesque enemies that players have slain across the franchise’s history, this book is the perfect companion to guide you through the next layer of torment.

Now in full color, the 10th anniversary edition of this classic book takes you deep into the influences that underlie modern video games, and examines the elements they share with traditional games such as checkers. At the heart of his exploration, veteran game designer Raph Koster takes a close look at the concept of fun and why it's the most vital element in any game. Why do some games become boring quickly, while others remain fun for years? How do games serve as fundamental and powerful learning tools? Whether you're a game developer, dedicated gamer, or curious observer, this illustrated, fully updated edition helps you understand what drives this major cultural force, and inspires you to take it further. You'll discover that: Games play into our innate ability to seek patterns and solve puzzles Most successful games are built upon the same elements Slightly more females than males now play games Many games still teach primitive survival skills Fictional dressing for modern games is more developed than the conceptual elements Truly creative designers seldom use other games for inspiration Games are beginning to evolve beyond their prehistoric origins

Arcade Adventures tells the story of video game arcades, from the pioneering technology of the 1970s and the golden age of the 1980s, to the modern experiences of today. Arcades were a true pioneer of gaming, existing long before consoles were played in homes around the world. Arcade Adventures celebrates the history of these beloved spaces, from the enduring playability of early experiences such as Pong and Space Invaders, to the skill-based play of Donkey Kong and platformers that shaped the journey of gaming.The world of arcades existed long before consoles were played in homes around the world. Arcade Adventures celebrates the history of these beloved spaces, from the enduring playability of early experiences such as Pong and Space Invaders, to the skill-based button pressing of Donkey Kong and other platformers that shaped the journey of gaming. Celebrate the history of arcades, from the enduring playability of Pong and Space Invaders to the skill of Donkey Kong and other platformers.Featuring cultural analysis of each decade’s trends and innovations, and the architects behind them.Discover the arcade icons, which celebrates the games that shaped the gaming lives of the masses (Dragon’s Lair, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Time Crisis, House of the Dead, Virtua Striker 2)Go on a retrospective journey of the cabinets that pushed boundaries and introduced immersive new trends, such as rhythm pads, racing wheels and light gun gaming.Accompanied by exclusive photography that showcases the most memorable and revered arcade cabinets of the past 55 years.Explore the ongoing popularity of arcades and look to the future to see where the medium could go from here.

You 'll feel like a night guard on their first shift with this jam-packed, terrifying ephemera kit! Featuring spooky art, fun collectibles, and the iconic characters and locales of Five Nights at Freddy 's, this experiential kit takes you through the iconic Freddy Fazbear 's Pizza. With in-world objects, including tickets, stickers, a badge, a flashlight, and more, you 'll be in for a chilling night like no other. This eerie ephemera kit is filled with intriguing secrets and homages to fan-favorite characters, including Freddy, Foxy, Bonnie, Chica, and more. Perfect for any Five Nights at Freddy 's fan, this one-of-a-kind gaming companion will bring fantasy and fun to life! AUTHENTIC MERCHANDISE: Jam-packed with immersive, experiential collectibles that provide an experience like no other. You won 't survive the night without your handy flashlight and your trusted Freddy Fazbear security badge! HIDDEN HISTORIES: Explore the dark secrets and hidden histories of Freddy Fazbear 's Pizza with UV flashlights, puzzles, and more. FAVORITE SCARES: Discover toys and illustrations featuring beloved characters like Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, Ballora, the Puppet, and, of course, Freddy Fazbear himself! (And maybe a few you were hoping you 'd never see again . . .) GIFT FOR ALL AGES: Scary and fun merchandise fit for all Five Nights at Freddy 's fans€”veterans and newcomers alike!

Collecting the gritty and hair-raising artwork behind the critically-acclaimed DARK SOULS III in a prestigious hardcover tome. DARK SOULS III: DESIGN WORKS features armor and weapon designs, character concepts, enemies, bosses, environments, DLC artwork, and more!

A lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of Rare’s highly anticipated game Sea of Thieves, home to krakens, mermaids and buried treasure.Narrated by three unique pirate captains the book will take a look at the world through their eyes. From laughable pirate suspicions to the towns and islands these hardened seafarers call home, they’ll introduce and explore the fantastical Sea of Thieves, home to krakens, mermaids and buried treasure. Including sea shanties, illustrations and sketches by the pirates and their crew, and much more, the book will immerse you in the world of Sea of Thieves. As an artifact fished straight from within the game universe, it features all the wear and tear expected from a grog-swilling pirate’s life.Sea of Thieves is an open world pirate adventure, where you can join a crew of friends online to sail the high seas, fight other ships and see where the tide takes you.

This book features nearly fifty pages of sketches and official illustrations from Takumi Wada, two-hundred and ninety-six pages of design artwork and commentary about the making of the game from the creators, a fifty-five-page historical section that divulges the history of Hyrule as it is known in-game, and interviews with key members of the development team - Hidemaro Fujibayashi, Satoru Takizawa, Takumi Wada, and Eiji Aonuma. Witness the making of a champion!

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: CHRONICLE VOLUME 1 is a journey through an age of myth and legend, a time long before the Horde and the Alliance came to be. This definitive tome of Warcraft history reveals untold stories about the birth of the cosmos, the rise of ancient empires, and the forces that shaped the world of Azeroth and its people. This beautiful hardcover book features over 20 full-page illustrations by World of Warcraft artist Peter Lee and marks the first in a multi-part series exploring the Warcraft universe; from the distant past to the modern era.