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"A modern love story about two childhood friends, Sam, raised by an actress mother in LA's Koreatown, and Sadie, from the wealthy Jewish enclave of Beverly Hills, who reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy in digital worlds that eludes them in their real lives, from the New York Times best-selling author of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry"--
On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits...
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Pub. Date
2015.
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143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 x 28 cm
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This is a comprehensive book that gives aspiring artists an honest, informative, and concise look at what it takes to become a concept artist in the video game industry. Author Eliott Lilly uses his own student work as a teaching tool along with personal experiences to help you on your journey. From finding the right school and getting the most out of your education, to preparing your portfolio and landing your first job, the advice and strategies...
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Pub. Date
[2016]
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Presents information about video games, including their history and how they are designed and constructed.
"Narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the video game's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing...
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2020.
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97 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"With more than 100 million registered players, Minecraft has captured the imagination of gamers all over the world. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Aquatic, you'll be able to discover the hidden gems of its new and improved underwater world. Only with the help found in this comprehensive, kid-friendly guide will you be able to craft, mine, explore, survive, and thrive in the watery depths of your favorite sandbox game...." -Publisher provided.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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"Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will meet the colorful characters of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch and find out what it takes to befriend them. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter"--
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[2004]
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1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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11-year-old Davey has retreated into a world of video games and an imaginary hero-pal. When an FBI agent about to be murdered slips him a video cartridge containing top-secret data, Davey is plunged into the intrigue and danger of real-life espionage.
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Mr. Monkey volume 3
Pub. Date
[2019]
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64 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Mr. Monkey takes a break from his favorite video game to do something outside, but nothing goes as planned.
12) Animal Crossing
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"An introductory look at the game of Animal Crossing. Describes the history of the game, introduces the creators and innovators, highlights competitions, and provides insight about the game's future. Informational text for readers who are new to Animal Crossing, or are interested in learning more. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading"--
13) Gamer army
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2018.
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325 pages ; 22 cm
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Even though he is only twelve, Rogan Weber is an obsessed gamer, whose motto, ego sum maximus, declares his confidence in his own abilities, and whose parents are also deeply involved in ultra high tech (a little too deeply sometimes); naturally he is thrilled to receive an invitation to join a tech giant's virtual reality TV gaming contest--but as the games become more and more intense and dangerous, he and his fellow gamers realize that something...
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Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
189 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
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"Packed with stunning illustrations, Minecraft: Master Builds showcases the creations that have taken the game to new levels, and introduces the builders behind them. Explore all the possibilities of Minecraft, from stunning underwater sculptures to impressive space panoramas, or travel through time to visit grand medieval towns and futuristic cityscapes. Each colossal creation is shown in beautifully rendered illustrations to highlight the painstaking...
15) Into the real
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TransDimensional hunter volume 1
Pub. Date
[2022]
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435 pages ; 24 cm.
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"Lynn Raven may be the boss master of WarMonger 2050 with her online persona of "Larry the Snake," but when the CEO of Tsunami Entertainment personally asks her, as a favor, to beta test a new augmented reality game, she has to face her greatest fear: Going outside and dealing with, ugh, people. As she becomes more immersed in the game, the stakes rise and so do the obstacles. Strife between teammates, a ruthless rival team, and these strange glitches...
17) The couch potato
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"The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs ..."--
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Gameknight999. Mystery of Herobrine volume 1
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
x, 257 pages ; 21 cm.
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"With his sister stuck in Minecraft, Gameknight999 will have to face a new enemy to save her!"--Back cover.
19) Glitch
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Pub. Date
2019
Description
Izzy gets sucked into the world of her new video game, where a robot named Rae tells her she is destined to save Dungeon City from the Big Boss.
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
225 pages : illustration ; 22 cm.
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"The mythic past of Minecraft Legends returns to threaten the Overworld in this official novel!"--
Farnum dreams of running a famous zoo. But though the mobs he keeps are adorable, none of them draws anything close to a crowd. Farnum needs something strange and new--but he's the furthest thing from an adventurer. It takes a lot of convincing from his friends, but Farnum finally takes a chance and goes with them to explore a lush new biome . . . which...
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