Dissidia 012 - Duodecim Final Fantasy


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BradyGames' Dissidia 012 Duodexim Final Fantasy Signature Series Strategy Guide includes the following: The Story of Fates Intertwined Cosmos, the goddess of harmony, and Chaos, the god of discord, are locked in an eternal struggle. The heroes and villains of the Final Fantasy universe have been swept up into this conflict. Will the light outshine the shadow, or will darkness prevail? Full Story Mode Coverage - Follow the path of the heroes and use this guide to navigate your way through their challenges. Complete Battle Boads - Learn the best ways to conquer each board and gain the most spoils. Items and Equipment - Equip your characters with the best armaments and accessories to destroy the forces of Chaos. Secrets - Discover the best ways to power level your heroes, advance their abilities, and earn items.




Dissidia Final Fantasy NT


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Limited edition, numbered 8" x 10" art print inside! Enclosed in a resealable, clear protective sleeve. Making the game: 32 pages of art and an exclusive interview with the director of DISSIDIA(R) FINAL FANTASY(R) NT, Takeo Kujiraoka! In-Depth Character Guides: Breakdowns of each character's bravery and HP attacks, EX skills, unique mechanics, battle strengths, and more. Battle Arenas: Revisit the FINAL FANTASY(R) universe with overviews of every combat stage--each originating from a distinct game in the series. Plus: Complete coverage of Summons and Story features! Free Mobile-Friendly eGuide: Includes a code to access the eGuide, a web-access version of the complete guide, optimized for a second-screen experience.




Sustainable Media


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Sustainable Media explores the many ways that media and environment are intertwined from the exploitation of natural and human resources during media production to the installation and disposal of media in the landscape; from people’s engagement with environmental issues in film, television, and digital media to the mediating properties of ecologies themselves. Edited by Nicole Starosielski and Janet Walker, the assembled chapters expose how the social and representational practices of media culture are necessarily caught up with technologies, infrastructures, and environments.Through in-depth analyses of media theories, practices, and objects including cell phone towers, ecologically-themed video games, Geiger counters for registering radiation, and sound waves traveling through the ocean, contributors question the sustainability of the media we build, exchange, and inhabit and chart emerging alternatives for media ecologies.







Respawn


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In Respawn Colin Milburn examines the connections between video games, hacking, and science fiction that galvanize technological activism and technological communities. Discussing a wide range of games, from Portal and Final Fantasy VII to Super Mario Sunshine and Shadow of the Colossus, Milburn illustrates how they impact the lives of gamers and non-gamers alike. They also serve as resources for critique, resistance, and insurgency, offering a space for players and hacktivist groups such as Anonymous to challenge obstinate systems and experiment with alternative futures. Providing an essential walkthrough guide to our digital culture and its high-tech controversies, Milburn shows how games and playable media spawn new modes of engagement in a computerized world.




Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Volume 2


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Explore the art and adventure of the quintessential entries in the Final Fantasy saga with this gorgeous 300-plus-page hardcover. Collecting concept art, design notes, creator retrospectives, and more from Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, and Final Fantasy IX, Dark Horse's journey through the creation of the groundbreaking role-playing masterpiece continues! Dark Horse and Square Enix are thrilled to present the second of three volumes that officially translate Square Enix's detailed history chronicling the creation of the Final Fantasy franchise's seventh, eighth, and ninth games. Filled with captivating art and creator commentary, Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Volume 2 remains completely authentic to its Japanese source material with unrivaled access for a Western audience. This prestige compendium is a must-have addition for any Final Fantasy enthusiast's collection.







Final Fantasy XV Official Works


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A full-color, oversized, hardcover tome that faithfully adapts the original Japanese material, detailing the creation of the most recent entry in the Final Fantasy saga! Final Fantasy XV's world of Eos is filled with wonderous scenery, larger-than-life creatures, diverse cultures, and treacherous foes. Experience hundreds of pieces of detailed design work composed lovingly for fans of the unique sci-fi fantasy world. This volume collects complex lore, insightful commentary, comprehensive data, and dazzling concept art, all beautifully bound in this richly detailed hardcover! Square Enix and Dark Horse Books present a superbly curated collection of Final Fantasy XV content that any fan will cherish.




Kingdom Hearts Ultimania: The Story Before Kingdom Hearts III


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A gorgeous oversized hardcover collecting Kingdom Hearts art and trivia, leading up to the events of Kingdom Hearts III! Enter the magical worlds of Disney as featured in the hit game series! This tome meticulously showcases each of Kingdom Hearts' unique worlds, characters, and equipment, encompassing all the games predating Kingdom Hearts III. Explore character profiles from icons like King Mickey and Goofy, to modern favorites like Tron or Captain Jack Sparrow. Study detailed summaries of each games story, along with rare concept designs and storyboards! No stone is left unturned in this grand overview, which includes content from: Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix Kingdom Hearts Coded Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Kingdom Hearts Unchained X Dark Horse Books, Square Enix, and Disney present Kingdom Hearts Ultimania: The Story Before Kingdom Hearts III. This original English translation of the Japanese fan favorite reference guide is sure to capture the imaginations of Disney fans and gamers everywhere!