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WarCraft War of the Ancients Archive (Warcraft)

Richard A. Knaak

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

All 10million account holders should read this! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This review is very simple: If you play WoW you should read these books!

Best books under the WoW name, most action, the largest plot line, and great heroes.

Awesome 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 8 people found this review helpful.

I ordered this for Christmas for my brother. It was delivered on time and in wonderful condition. My brother was so excited to get it.

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Months have passed since the cataclysmic Battle of Mount Hyjal, which put an end to the Burning Legion's invasion. Most Legion forces on Azeroth have been slain or driven into hiding. Yet now a mysterious energy rift in the mountains of Kalimdor propels three heroes to the distant past: the dragon mage Krasus, the human wizard Rhonin, and the weathered orc veteran Broxigar. It is a time long before orcs, humans, or even high elves roamed the world. A time that marks the Legion's first invasion of Azeroth, brought about by Queen Azshara and other night elf nobles. A time when the Dragon Aspects are at the height of their power -- unaware that one of their own will soon turn on the world he was charged to protect.

Pokemon Fire Red & Leaf Green (Prima Official Game Guide)

Eric Mylonas

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Total reviews: 36 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

Pokemon Fire Red & Leaf Green (Prima Official Game Guide) 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

the guide is full of typos and misinformation. the pokedex in the back is very weak. it shows no stats for any pokemon. it only has what moves they learn (of which many of them are typos) it also doesn't have what a nature does to a pokemon. (in other words, it doesn't tell what stat a nature hurts and helps) it also is missing a list of all the moves in the game. it only has the 50 TMs, but the other moves (non TM and HM) are not in the book. i have to use 2 other guides to make up for this. the only use for this guide is to find items, however, it's not worth it since there is no other information what-so-ever.

pokeman fire red and leaf green 5 out of 5 stars.
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grandson was FINALLY able to obtain the answers he needed to con't with the game..it stops the frustructions that come with trying to master a game. very helpful for the parents and grandparents too.

Editorial Review:

Catch 'Em All Over Again!
·Extensive strategy for new and veteran Pokémaniacs
·Massive walkthrough with stats on every enemy
·Exclusive maps to help you navigate each area
·Detailed battle tactics for dominating your Pokémon® Ruby & Sapphire—playing friends!
·Essential PokéDex, featuring stats and how to catch them

Warcraft: World of Warcraft: Rise of the Horde (World of Warcraft)

Christie Golden

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

world of warcraft rise of the horde 4 out of 5 stars.
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This book is very interesting. I would recomend this book because it is so cool.

Not what I expected... 5 out of 5 stars.
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... from a WoW novel. It was stunning, really. Okay, maybe that isn't the right word. But if you're a diehard fan of the games like me, you'll find yourself very attached to the storylines, especially if you're an Orc and/or Draenei fan. Some of the scenes near the end of the novel had me very emotional as you watch a genocide, one of a race and another of an ancient culture.

I suggest this to every single WoW player out there who wants to start reading the books.

Editorial Review:

Though the young Warchief Thrall ended the demon curse that had plagued his people for generations, the orcs still wrestle with the sins of their bloody past. As the rampaging Horde, they waged a number of devastating wars against their perennial enemy -- the Alliance. Yet the rage and bloodlust that drove the orcs to destroy everything in their path nearly consumed them as well.

Long ago, on the idyllic world of Draenor, the noble orc clans lived in relative peace with their enigmatic neighbors, the draenei. But the nefarious agents of the Burning Legion had other plans for both of the unsuspecting races. The demon-lord Kil'jaeden set in motion a dark chain of events that would succeed not only in eradicating the draenei, but forging the orc clans into an single, unstoppable juggernaut of hatred and destruction.

What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition: Revised and Updated Edition

James Paul Gee

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Good for research, not so much for general reading. 3 out of 5 stars.
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First of all, this book is not written as a general public book, it is written much more in the vein of a college graduate's analysis. Heavy discussion of the effects of video games on the semiotic domain underpin the analysis. That being said, this book is a good analysis of the effects of video games on those that play them.

If you want a general public analysis of the effects of entertainment (and video games) on people, check out Steven Johnson's "Everything Bad is Good For You." This book is a deeper analysis of part of Steven Johnson's book, so it might be best as a follow-up purchase.

My biggest complaint about James Paul Gee's book is more with the copy editor and publisher. There are so many poorly written or incorrectly written sentences that should have been caught and corrected. It really affects the perceptions about the book's research.

Editorial Review:

James Paul Gee begins his classic book with "I want to talk about video games--yes, even violent video games--and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive statement, one of America's most well-respected educators looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. In this revised edition, new games like World of WarCraft and Half Life 2 are evaluated and theories of cognitive development are expanded. Gee looks at major cognitive activities including how individuals develop a sense of identity, how we grasp meaning, how we evaluate and follow a command, pick a role model, and perceive the world.

Game Design Workshop, Second Edition: A Playcentric Approach to Creating Innovative Games

Tracy Fullerton

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My Search Has Ended! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

This book is honestly an answer to my prayers! I'm using the first half of this superb book to remodel my introductory game design class & after school game design club. The included exercises are definitely geared toward capturing the attention of the type of kids I want to attract to my program. I think I'm going to have to buy a 2nd book as my son is using the last half of the book to develop and market his senior game project and plan for his Indie game company :)

Editorial Review:

Master the craft of game design so you can create that elusive combination of challenge, competition, and interaction that players seek. This design workshop begins with an examination of the fundamental elements of game design; then puts you to work in prototyping, playtesting and redesigning your own games with exercises that teach essential design skills.

Workshop exercises require no background in programming or artwork, releasing you from the intricacies of electronic game production, so you can develop a working understanding of the essentials of game design.

Features:
* A design methodology used in the USC Interactive Media program, a cutting edge program funded in part of Electronic Arts.
* Hands-on exercises demonstrate key concepts, and the design methodology
* Insights from top industry game designers, including Noah Falstein, American McGee, Peter Molyneux

NFL Head Coach 09: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

Kaizen Media Group

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Great guide that should have been included with the game! 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is a high quality guide for NFL Head Coach 09, which is currently (August 13, 2008) only available when you buy the bundled Collectors Edition of Madden 09.

This is the guide that should have been included with the game itself. Nearly half of this guide is filled with instructions on HOW to play the game and HOW to use the Play Editor - and that's a good thing.

The lame 12 page pamphlet that EA ships with the game itself is basically useless and this guide answers most of the gameplay questions. There are so many things happening behind the scenes in this game that you would have no idea about unless you either figured it out on your own (which would take hours and hours worth of restarting Career mode to fix your mistakes), or took a look at this Prima guide.

The second half of the guide details various play strategies for each of the NFL teams. It breaks down each team's best offensive and defensive plays in easy to understand terms (strangely, it doesn't include any player names in any of the descriptions, only their jersey numbers). They've also included a pretty good primer on professional football offensive and defensive formations and strategies in general.

I would have liked to see a bit more detail about the "strategy" of the off season and free agent tendencies. Instead, this guide acts more like the (missing!) instruction manual and doesn't give you many specific things to try, like bundling draft picks with signing bonuses in order to snag elusive players.

Likewise, although the Play Editor section is descriptive and explains it's function very well, but doesn't offer you much advice regarding WHAT pieces and parts that will make for a great play. Unless you're already pretty good with football strategies, you'll learn HOW to move the X's and O's around, but you won't learn WHY. Some illustrated examples would have been great.

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•Dominate the Draft: Crucial advice on how to assess your team's needs, develop a solid scouting plan, and discover top talent in every round–including sleeper picks!
•Master the Playbook: Find out which teams have the strongest NFL playbooks, then design and test your own offensive and defensive plays to make them even better.
•Expert Tips to Make You a Coaching Legend: Guide your team to a Super Bowl championship with smart tactics for skill development, contract negotiations and free agency moves that'll boost your roster without blowing your salary cap.
•Trade Your Way to the Top: Learn the dos–and don'ts–when it comes to trading players and draft picks with other NFL teams.
•Powerful Scouting Reports: In-depth profiles and depth charts of all 32 NFL teams as well a top-secret glimpse at the game's hottest future draft prospects!

The Official Pokémon Handbook

Maria S. Barbo

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Total reviews: 59 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Book 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

We got this book for my five year old because he loves Pokemon. It was a great book for me too. I learned a lot about how the world of Pokemon works. I would recommend it to others that want to know more about them.

SUCKS!!!!! 1 out of 5 stars.
0 of 20 people found this review helpful.

2 words dude...IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!...its soooooo bad it deserves a -1 rating...DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!

Handbook 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I personally don't know much about Pokemon, but my son absolutely loves Pokemon, so he really enjoyed getting the handbook.

A must have for Pokemon collectors! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This was the second copy I purchased for my son. He looked at the other one so much it fell apart. If your child likes Pokemon, this is the book to buy.

Kids 6 and 8 love it 5 out of 5 stars.
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The kids just love this book. Amazing how they can sound out each name and read all about these characters. This book tells about the height and weight of the characters so my guys have been measuring and weighing things to get a better idea of how big the characters are. They chat about the different powers and who evolves into what. It is very cute to see my boys enjoy something together. I really feel that their reading skills have improved as well as their understanding of measurement and weight. No, it is not a science, history or math book but they are developing a love of reading and learning a little too!

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature Series Guides)

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

DISCOVER THE TRUTH

All 300 Missions Covered!

Mini-maps, strategy, rewards, and requirements for every mission, including expert strategy for defeating Minerva, arguably the toughest FFVII boss ever!

Comprehensive Walkthrough

Game-tested strategies and tactics for all 10 walkthrough chapters. Maps of each area list every key item. Mission tip boxes reveal when and how to access every mission.

Exhaustive Materia Fusion Guide

Learn the ins-and-outs of materia fusion. You'll learn everything about materia classes and ranks, plus the hundreds of end results of the fusion process.

Bestiary

All-inclusive breakdown of each foe's stats, strengths, weaknesses, and more!

Items & Accessories

Complete list of every item, accessory, and piece of equipment in the game.

Bonus 2-sided Foldout!

Dynamic render of the game's central character. Plus, comprehensive materia fusion reference chart of every possible materia combination!

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: RPG

FINAL FANTASY Tactics: The War of the Lions Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames))

BradyGames

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

FFT Guidebook: good and worth it 5 out of 5 stars.
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Well it covers everything you need in the game, and not just the basic walkthrough of each mission. It gives some really good tips on jobs and skills, some combinations I haven't used before that are really good.
Also it covers all the secret missions and how to beat them and also how to get all the secret characters, and it's no big secret Balthier from FF XII is one of the guys you get.

The book gives an in depth chart on all the missions, all the maps, all the items/weapons/armour you can get. And also guide for the Deep Dungeon (one for the hardcore with time to spare) to tackle.

Aside from it being a great guide... you will be happy to know the artwork is great too. Not like some guidebooks that are so fnctional I may as well read it from gamefaqs.com... this one is lovely. As you can see from the cover, you get a few bits of eye candy. And on a small note, the pages aren't fragile thin as they are plastic coated/filmed.

Editorial Review:

The Final Fantasy Tactics guide book contains 208 fully colored pages.Uncover the Plot:Use our spoiler-free walkthrough to witness the spectacular story of this epic masterpiece.Govern every Map:Study our maps to find every hidden item, maximize your deployment, and gain a tactical advantage on your foes.Master every Job:Use our guide to get the most out of your adventuring party. Tips and tricks for leveling up, supporting with spells, and building the best group for every scenario are all contained in an easy to use format.Collect every Item:Learn how to find, obtain, and equip every item and piece of equipment in the game.Defeat every Enemy:Use our tactics to train monsters to use in your party, power-level your characters, and remove every enemy that stands in your way.

World of Warcraft Dungeon Companion

BradyGames

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BradyGames' World of Warcraft Dungeon Companion features masterful strategy compiled from a crew of some of the most experienced players in the game, where their tried and successful tactics are sure to guide players through even the darkest pits of Azeroth.

• Every Dungeon: Low-level instances and the toughest raid dungeons are all covered in this monstrous compendium. Light is shed on everything from Ragefire Chasm to Ahn' Qiraj.
• Outdoor World Boss Encounters: Learn exactly what you need to take down Azuregos, Lord Kazzak, and the Dragons of Nightmare.
• Much more: Monster Information, Quest Guidance, Rewards, and Secret Rooms.

Platform: PC CD-ROM

Genre: MMORPG

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