Minecraft is one of the fastest-growing phenomena in video game history, played by tweens everywhere on their video game consoles, tablets, and even smartphones. Popular with both girls and boys, this "virtual play set" of building blocks lets players create essentially anything they can imagine. Includes a bonus section on other building games, including Lego Universe.

"A lifelong gamer with over 20-years experience in the gaming industry examines the storytelling skills in some of the most beloved and moving games of the past thirty years in this fun and informative YA non-fiction title"--

Tired of always losing to Super Rabbit Boy in their video game world, King Viking goes to the Secret Lands to find the Super Power Up that will give him super powers--Super Rabbit Boy must stop him, but first he must make it past goblins, ghosts, and other video dangers.

A wide-ranging anthology of essays exploring one of the most vital art forms on the planet today. From the earliest computers to the smartphones in our pockets, video games have been on our screens and part of our lives for over fifty years. Critical Hits celebrates this sophisticated medium and considers its lasting impact on our culture and ourselves. This collection of stylish, passionate, and searching essays opens with an introduction by Carmen...

Full-color, step-by-step tasks show you how to have maximum fun with Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE! Learn how to: quickly set up your Xbox 360, Kinect sensor, controllers, headset, and storage. Network your Xbox using wireless or wired connections. Join Xbox LIVE and start competing against gamers worldwide. Create an avatar and personalize your entire Xbox experience... Protect your children from inappropriate content and post on Facebook and Twitter...

Introduces readers to Nintendo, one of the most influential companies in the video game industry and creator of some of the top-selling video game franchises of all-time.

"When Pete Etchells was 13, his father died from motor neurone disease. In order to cope, he immersed himself in a virtual world - first as an escape, but later to try to understand what had happened. Etchells is now a researcher into the psychological effects of video games, and was co-author on a recent paper explaining why WHO plans to classify 'game addiction' as a danger to public health are based on bad science and (he thinks) are a bad idea....

Dive into action with 2020's smash-hit tactical shooter, Valorant! This illustrated in-depth guide explains expert tactics, details the different characters and their heroic abilities, and explores the epic maps that you'll do battle on. Whether you're a noob or a pro, you'll be able to learn something from this book that you can take onto the battlefield. Gear up, Agent!

"Press "snooze" to begin. It's been a long night for Suzuki, a programmer on a caffeine-fueled "death march" in the final rush to complete his RPG. During a nap under his desk, he even starts dreaming about exploring the game's fantasy world with a new face, new powers, and even a few cute NPCs. But this dream is surprisingly vivid, and he can't seem to wake up ..."--Back cover.

"Tired of the same old 9x9 cobblestone cubes? Stuck figuring out what type of windows to add to your mansion? Minecrafter Architect: Builder s Idea Book will solve your builder s block, with dozens of examples of window treatments, entranceways, roofs, walls, paths, road, bridges, floorplans, block palettes, and more. Copy them exactly or use them as inspiration, and you ll be mastering the art of creating unique and detailed Minecraft builds."--...