X-wing Collector's CD-ROM


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Contains all of X-Wing plus 60 new missions not covered in the original edition and the contents of the two add-on disks: Imperial Pursuit and B-Wing. The information in this guide is direct from the co-authors, chief mission designers of the game, with an introduction from the game designer.




X-wing


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A-Wing is the newest hit Star Wars game for the IBM PC from LucasArts. This guide provides insight into the background of the game as well as complete strategies for all 90 missions. A must-have for all X-Wing fans and Star Wars fans, the book is filled with battle scenes featuring the futuristic spacecraft of the Rebel Alliance and Darth Vader's Imperial forces.




TIE Fighter


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Tie-Fighter, the sequel to LucasArts' wildly successful X-Wing, is based on the classic Star Wars series. Improved effects and an enhanced storyline could make this an even bigger seller than X-Wing. Features original Star Wars fiction, strategies, secrets, and hundreds of illustrations--including game graphics and stills from the movies.




Dust & Grooves


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A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.




The Star Wars Phenomenon in Britain


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Among the top-grossing Hollywood blockbusters of all time, Star Wars launched one of the most successful movie and licensing franchises in history. Yet much of the film's backstory was set in Britain, where the original trilogy was made and where early efforts at tie-in merchandising were spearheaded. The author provides a detailed account of the saga's British connection, including personal recollections of fans in the UK, exclusive interviews with staff members of Palitoy who took on the challenge of producing millions of toys, and the story of how a group of writers from the underground press in London combined with Marvel comics to produce the first Star Wars expanded universe.




Oddworld


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Sligs, Slogs, and Scrabs at every turn. How can you save your fellow Mudokons from becoming RuptureFarms' latest tasty treats? - Complete walkthroughs of every level - Answers to all the temple puzzles - The location of each secret area - All the Slig-popping secrets you need to bring down RuptureFarms - And much more! Destroy Molluck and bring down RuptureFarms with "Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee-- The Official Strategy Guide"! About the Author Rusel DeMaria is the author of numerous bestselling computer and video game strategy guides, including "TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide, X-Wing Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide," and "The 11th Hour: The Sequel to The 7th Guest-- The Official Strategy Guide" (all from Prima).




CD-ROMs in Print


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X-Wing


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PC Mag


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PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.




The Video Games Guide


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The Video Games Guide is the world's most comprehensive reference book on computer and video games. Presented in an A to Z format, this greatly expanded new edition spans fifty years of game design--from the very earliest (1962's Spacewar) through the present day releases on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC. Each game entry includes the year of release, the hardware it was released on, the name of the developer/publisher, a one to five star quality rating, and a descriptive review which offers fascinating nuggets of trivia, historical notes, cross-referencing with other titles, information on each game's sequels and of course the author's views and insights into the game. In addition to the main entries and reviews, a full-color gallery provides a visual timeline of gaming through the decades, and several appendices help to place nearly 3,000 games in context. Appendices include: a chronology of gaming software and hardware, a list of game designers showing their main titles, results of annual video game awards, notes on sourcing video games, and a glossary of gaming terms.