20 Video Game BOOKS Reviewed - Guides & Novels for Retro Collectors

[Metal Jesus]

 

In this video, John Riggs and I talk about some of the coolest retro gaming books and guides.

 

Books Shown:

This Be Book Bad Translation, Video Games

Legends of Localization

Classic Home Video Games 1989-1990

The 100 Greatest Console Video Games 1977-1987

Ultimate Nintendo Guide to the NES Library

The Complete SNES

Super Nintendo Compendium

Worlds of Power: Metal Gear

Worlds of Power: Ninja Gaiden

Worlds of Power: Wizards & Warriors

Worlds of Power: Castlevania II

Worlds of Power: Bases Loaded II

Worlds of Power: Mega Man 2

Worlds of Power: Blaster Master

Worlds of Power: Bionic Commando

Worlds of Power: Before Shadowgate

Worlds of Power: Infiltrator

Artcade

Art of Atari

Power-Up

Coleco The Official Book

TurboGrafx-16 Turbochip

Unofficial NES/Famicom Compendium

Hardcore Gaming 101: Sega Arcade Classics

Hardcore Gaming 101: Data East Arcade Classics

Hardcore Gaming 101: Contra & other Konami Classics

Do you own any of these? Which do you recommend?

[Flojomojo]

I thought this would be a written book review. Imagine my disappointment that it's just a video. Sigh

[+GoldenWheels]

The Art of Atari book is a no brainer. It's not cheap, but it's totally worth it.

 

Poster book version is sweet too.

[dj_convoy]

I love pretty much anything put out by Hardcore Gaming. Great resources.

[Metal Jesus]

I love pretty much anything put out by Hardcore Gaming. Great resources.

 

 

I love the extra stuff they add at the end for fun #giggity

[high voltage]

We knew what we were playing when playing Atari games, don't be silly.

 

 

Book reviews paid by Nintendo

Edited October 24, 2017 by high voltage