Video & Mobile

The definitive story of a game so great, even the Cold War couldn't stop itTetris is perhaps the most instantly recognizable, popular video game ever made. But how did an obscure Soviet programmer, working on frail, antiquated computers, create a product...

The must-have collectible compendium, continuing the extensive lore compilation of the Destiny universe. Destiny Grimoire Anthology, Volume IV: The Royal Will, unravels the making and methods of two of Destiny's most powerful monarchs-Mara Sov, the...

A gorgeous, scientifically up-to-date exploration of the prehistoric world, written and illustrated by leading palaeontologists. An elegant factual guide to the prehistoric world of Hell Creek from the successful indie survival game Saurian. A...

Level design connects the player to the game through challenges, experiences, and emotions. This book is an invaluable introduction to the evolving practices of Level Designers across the games industry. The increasingly complex role of the Level...

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...

Breaking down the 40-year history of the world's most popular art form, one video game at a time Pong. The Legend of Zelda. Final Fantasy VII. Rock Band. Fortnite. Animal Crossing: New Horizons. For each of the 40 years of video game history, there is...

Experience SEKIRO's unique take on the blood-soaked history of Japan's Sengoku Period with over 300 pages of storyboards, character designs, and concept art!Book InformationISBN 9781975316303Author FromSoftwareFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Yen...

Billions of you have watched their videos and millions of you have followed them on social media.So here we go; it's time to back up because YouTube superstars, The Sidemen, are finally here in book form and they're dishing the dirt on each other as well...

Lara Croft returns, desperate for answers - and seeking a hidden truth. The Art of Rise of the Tomb Raider takes readers on an all-access journey for the latest instalment in the critically and commercially acclaimed Tomb Raider franchise. Featuring...

The Destiny Grimoire Anthology is a must-have collectible lore compendium assembled for Destiny's devoted and enlightened scholars and lore lovers, as well as fans of fantasy and science fiction storytelling. The Destiny Grimoire Anthology weaves tales...

"The Art of Halo" is the ultimate gallery of the Halo universe, with over 400 images including sketches and concept art by acclaimed artists such as Ashley Wood, detailed interiors and sweeping landscapes of Alex Chu, and Frank Capezzuto's breathtaking...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911015772Author PiggybackFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Piggyback InteractivePublisher Piggyback InteractiveWeight(grams) 1383gDimensions(mm) 274mm *...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262549417Author Adrienne L. MassanariFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

The behind-the-scenes story of the world's most notorious and controversial video games company - Rockstar Games. Jacked is the incredible story behind the phenomenon that changed video games for ever - Grand Theft Auto. Powerful...

Back in a facsimile edition is Martin Amis's closet passion project, first published in 1982: a compulsive gamer's guide to arcades and beating your younger self's high scoreIn this offbeat book, introduced by Stephen Spielberg, acclaimed author Martin...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646091447Author Square EnixFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Square EnixPublisher Square Enix

William Bainbridge takes an in-depth look at the fantasy religions that exist in 34 different massively multiplayer online roleplaying games. He categorizes the religions, noting similarities across the games. He points, for instance, to the prevalence...

Amid the restless evil of Sanctuary, only the Horadrim-an ancient order of heroes and scholars-wield the knowledge needed to light the way for humanity. In the Book of Lorath, join Lorath Nahr, one of the last of the dwindling Horadrim, on a journey...

Warm yourself by the fire and hear the story of how Hearthstone came to be, growing from a small-team project to the worldwide success that it is today with more than 50 million players. The Art of Hearthstone offers an in-depth glimpse into the...

Cultural stereotypes to the contrary, approximately half of all video game players are now women. A subculture once dominated by men, video games have become a form of entertainment composed of gender binaries. Supported by games such as Diner Dash,...

Gaming the System takes philosophical traditions out of the ivory tower and into the virtual worlds of video games. In this book, author David J. Gunkel explores how philosophical traditions-put forth by noted thinkers such as Plato, Descartes, Kant,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Awarded the Global Music Award Gold Medal for an exceptional book in the field of music, the National Indie Excellence Book Award, the Nonfiction Book Award (Gold...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506720173Author Ian FlynnFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506746562Author Paul DaviesFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Weight(grams) 567g

A comprehensive look inside the art of the Diablo series, featuring never-before-seen concept art. The Art of Diablo features more than twenty years worth of stunning concept art from Diablo, Diablo II and Diablo III, plus never-before-seen concept,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506739588Author HousemarqueFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

The Dreamcast Encyclopedia is the fifth book in Scottish author and games journalist Chris Scullion's critically-acclaimed series of video game encyclopedias. The Sega Dreamcast is fondly remembered by players as a games console that was ahead of its...

A uniquely cross-disciplinary and cross-experience book written as an accessible guide for people new to storytelling in games, new to games as a practice, and those eager to develop their existing practices & knowledge around storytelling in games...

Take a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing games-from the creators who built it, the games that defined it, and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day.The...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506725871Author Lee HammockFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

In the world of XCOM, the governments of Earth unite under threat of an alien invasion and form XCOM, an elite paramilitary organization tasked with repelling the extraterrestrial offensive and defending humanity. Woefully outgunned, XCOM's only hope is...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262544702Author Alan MeadesFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdSeries Game Histories

Take your skyship pirate, haunted waif, or alien scientist to the next level with this fun, interactive book of exercises to help you build your RPG character's backstory-made specifically for the genres you love to play. You can now explore new RPG...

The official guidebook to every element of the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) SPARTAN-IV program from the Halo universe.Now Halo fans of all ages can join the ranks of the most powerful super-soldiers in the galaxy with this in-world military...

Featuring stunning concept art and visual details, this is the first in the definitive series on the cinematics that bring World of Warcraft vividly to life. World of Warcraft redefined online gaming, and over the last fifteen years each new chapter...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506747576Author Massive EntertainmentFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Weight(grams)...

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this (book). For more than 30 years, The Legend of Zelda-which immerses players in a courageous struggle against the shadowy forces of evil in a world of high fantasy-has spanned more than 30 different installments,...

Even as the popularity of videogames has skyrocketed, a dark cloud continues to hang over them. Many people who play games feel embarrassed to admit as much, and many who don't worry about the long-term effects of a medium often portrayed as dangerous...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780761536437Author Steven L. KentFormat PaperbackPage Count 624Imprint Prima LifePublisher Random House USA IncSeries Ultimate History of Video...

From Joysticks to Haptics is a unique compendium through retro controllers and rare peripherals. As video games are played, memories are left in the grooves of their controllers. Atari joysticks still remember being pushed to the limit from...