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Epic Games, Inc. and Del Rey, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today that Del Rey will publish three novels set in the gritty world of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Gears of War video game series. The first novel, Gears Of War: The Battle Of Aspho Fields, written [...]

The Book Of Games Volume 2 is a compendium of video game synopses as well as a feast for the eyes with literally thousands of vivid, high-resolution screen shots; it provides a comprehensive visual tour through the world of PC and video gaming.
Sorted by genre, more than 100 of the latest, most exciting software [...]

Best Selling Fantasy Author Releases ebooks for Nintendo Wii and DS plus Sony PS3.
Darren Reid, author of the best selling Fantasy/Science Fiction fusion novel The Lord of Darkness and Shadow: The Chronicles of the Shadow Book One, today announces the release of a free ebook library for Nintendo Wii, DS and Sony PS3. The free [...]

Headline Book Publishing is delighted to announce the signing up of ‘Game On!: From Pong to Oblivion: The Greatest Games of All Time’, - to be published in the Autumn 2006 - written and compiled by Simon Byron and Ste Curran - two hugely experienced and respected professionals in the Games industry.
Fact: The Games Industry [...]

From EverQuest to World of Warcraft, online games have evolved from the exclusive domain of computer geeks into an extraordinarily lucrative staple of the entertainment industry. People of all ages and from all walks of life now spend thousands of hours - and dollars - partaking in this popular new brand of escapism. But the [...]

Want a little more use out of your PlayStation Portable (PSP), but don’t know how? Well O’Reilly has a solution for you thanks to writer C.K Sample III’s PSP Hacks: Tips and Tools for Your Mobile Gaming and Entertainment Handheld. The book features over 50 tips, tricks and hacks from various subject ranging from taking [...]

Want a little more use out of your PlayStation Portable (PSP), but don’t know how? Well O’Reilly has a solution for you thanks to writer C.K Sample III’s PSP Hacks: Tips and Tools for Your Mobile Gaming and Entertainment Handheld. The book features over 50 tips, tricks and hacks from various subject ranging from taking [...]

Want a little more use out of your PlayStation Portable (PSP), but don’t know how? Well O’Reilly has a solution for you thanks to writer C.K Sample III’s PSP Hacks: Tips and Tools for Your Mobile Gaming and Entertainment Handheld. The book features over 50 tips, tricks and hacks from various subject ranging from taking [...]

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 takes high-definition gaming and entertainment to the next level! The Gadget Geek’s Guide to Your XBox 360 shows readers how to harness the power of the Xbox 360 digital entertainment console. Starting with the basic features, games, and capabilities of the Xbox 360, the book goes on to explore how to add [...]

Play games globally with Xbox Live and use Xbox for your home theater system.
X marks the box - the one with all the fun. And if you thought Xbox was just about games, Xbox 360 For Dummies will surprise you! Sure, it’ll get you all set up for gaming and Xbox Live, but then it [...]

This is not a game - or is it? Alternate reality games (ARGs) ask players to ignore barriers that separate the real world from the virtual - Web sites, television ads, movie credits, and even game-generated phone calls can be clues to uncovering the mystery the game represents. ARGs have become the fascinating new compulsion [...]

The day has come. In development since 2002, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the sequel to the best-selling, award-winning role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, has finally arrived and Prima Games has the guide to help you find your path.
If ever a game needed a guide, it’s Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion! A massive amount [...]

In Brilliant Brain Games For Kids To Enjoy: More Than 300 Brain-Boosting Activities, the emphasis is on fun as parent and child play “Wiggly Jiggly,” “Bear, Bee & Tabby Cat,” or “Splish, Splash, Splosh.” But since a person’s adult vocabulary is largely determined by the speech heard in the first three years of life, there’s [...]

Build games with techniques and insights from a pro with Ultimate Game Design: Building Game Worlds . Author and game developer Tom Meigs shows you the finer points of world building and behavior scripting. Learn about level stubbing, lighting, prop and item placement, camera tricks, particle and effects systems, communication loops, Massively Multiplayer Online Games, [...]

This isn’t your Dad’s Atari or Game Boy system, that’s for sure. The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is the ultra slick, portable version of the most popular console gaming system in the world, and it isn’t just any ordinary handheld gaming device. Beyond its killer graphics and spectacular widescreen LCD for unparalleled game play, the PSP [...]