The N64 Encyclopedia


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The fourth book in Chris Scullion’s critically acclaimed series of video game encyclopedias, The N64 Encyclopedia is dedicated to the Nintendo 64, one of the most well-loved games consoles ever released. Although the Nintendo 64 didn’t sell as well as some of Nintendo’s other systems, and it struggled in the shadow of the bold newcomer that was the Sony PlayStation, nearly everyone who owned an N64 was in love with it and the four-player multiplayer it provided as standard. Despite its relatively small library, the Nintendo 64 had a healthy number of groundbreaking titles that would revolutionize the way we play video games. The likes of Super Mario 64, GoldenEye 007, Mario Kart 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remain iconic in the eyes of video game fans over 25 years down the line. This book naturally contains those games, but it also contains every other game released for the system, no matter how obscure. It also covers every game released in Japan, including those for the ill-fated Nintendo 64DD add-on which never left the country. With over 400 games covered, screenshots for every title and a light-hearted writing style designed to make reading it a fun experience, The N64 Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to a revolutionary gaming system.




Doom 64 Official Game Secrets


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Video game journalist Nick Roberts reveals the weapons, familiar enemies, and new nemeses of Doom 64--a game destined to set the standard for first-person shooters on any home system. With all of the graphical improvements on this N64 version, Doom 64 is bound to revitalize what was thought to be a dying genre in video gaming.




Game Engine Black Book: DOOM


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It was early 1993 and id Software was at the top of the PC gaming industry. Wolfenstein 3D had established the First Person Shooter genre and sales of its sequel Spear of Destiny were skyrocketing. The technology and tools id had taken years to develop were no match for their many competitors. It would have been easy for id to coast on their success, but instead they made the audacious decision to throw away everything they had built and start from scratch. Game Engine Black Book: Doom is the story of how they did it. This is a book about history and engineering. Don’t expect much prose (the author’s English has improved since the first book but is still broken). Instead you will find inside extensive descriptions and drawings to better understand all the challenges id Software had to overcome. From the hardware -- the Intel 486 CPU, the Motorola 68040 CPU, and the NeXT workstations -- to the game engine’s revolutionary design, open up to learn how DOOM changed the gaming industry and became a legend among video games.




100 Retro Videogames You Must Play Before You Die


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Taking in everything from Another World to X-COM: UFO Defense, here are 100 classic retro games you must play before you die. The book includes, among many others, Doom, Half-Life, Sensible Soccer, Tomb Raider, Super Mario 64, Cannon Fodder, Space Invaders, Star Wars, Metal Gear Solid, Quake, Resident Evil, and Tetris. Prepare for a nostalgic trip through the vintage years of arcade and home gaming!




History of The Nintendo 64


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The complete 'History of The Nintendo 64', the greatest console of the 90's, dives head first behind the scenes and shows you how the console was conceived, the difficulties Nintendo faced as well as showcasing a complete list of hardware and software launched for the console. From development kits and prototypes, to unreleased never seen before games and software, this truly is a 'must have' in the collection of any retro gaming enthusiast. Learn the development stories behind classic retro video games such as 'GoldenEye', 'Starfox 64', the 'Star Wars' video game series and the 'Mario' series as well as other exclusive hit titles. Join the author as he counts down his top 100 games for the system and rates all the best titles. This is the unofficial 'History of Nintendo 64', for the gamers. - Introduction from the author. - Learn the development stories from top titles. - Beautifully designed book with 100's of images. - 50 pages of content. - Complete hardware section. - Top 100 N64 games of all time. This is the first book in a series by 'Console Gamer Magazine'. Look forward to more in the series on different retro video game systems. Author: Brian C Byrne Language: English Only. Series: Console Gamer Magazine. Website: http://www.consolegamermagazine.com




The Games Machines


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N64 Games List and Value Guide


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This Pocket Sized Nintendo 64 games list and price guide list over 300 Nintendo games include all North American releases as well as some Japan and Europe releases. It includes The game title, The year it was released, the current market value, the publisher, and the countries it was released in.




A Guide to Video Game Movies


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Have you ever wondered if that game you love was made into a movie? Flip this book open and find out! Explore the fascinating journey of your favorite video games as they make their way to the silver screen! This comprehensive guide contains information on over forty big-screen adaptations of popular video games, including the histories of the series that inspired them. Covering four decades of movies, readers can learn about some of the most infamous movies in video game history, with genres such as horror, martial arts, comedy and children’s animation ensuring there’s plenty of trivia and analysis to keep gamers hooked. With nearly two-hundred full color stills, posters and screenshots, the book is a go-to guide to discovering facts about some of the biggest box office hits and the most disappointing critical bombs in history. From bizarre science fiction like Super Mario Bros. to the latest big budget releases like Monster Hunter, and dozens in between, A Guide to Video Game Movies should please film buffs and die-hard game fans alike. Whether you’re looking for rousing blockbuster action, family-friendly entertainment or a late-night B-movie to laugh at with your friends, you’re bound to find a movie to fit your taste. Put down your controller and grab your popcorn!