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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.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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.

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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.

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Better Than Nothing... But Not By Much 2 out of 5 stars.
27 of 29 people found this review helpful.

This is a Prima Guide, so one expects it to have some errors and oversights. In the past, one could always turn to Nintendo Power for higher quality guides, but now that the NP guides are no longer made, we're stuck with Prima. This guide is a good example of why I never have liked to buy Prima guides.

Let's start with the good news. The Dungeon pages in this guide do list info about things such as item and level restrictions. The color coding for different sections of the Pokedex is nice. Also, this guide does have a full Pokedex complete with numerical lv. 1 stats, however, it does NOT list every place that the Pokemon can be found (it only tells one place), and the footprints (useful for the Sentry minigame) are not listed either.

Now for the bad news. The data sections (from the quiz at the start of the game to the item tables) are not alphabetized, a fact that makes the tables needlessly hard to use. The item tables do not list the selling price of items. There is no list of Wonder Mails so you can get the Pokemon exclusive to each version. Don't expect to find suggested partners for each starter, either. The Dungeon overview pages will not tell you what items to expect to find in each dungeon, so you either have to guess or keep your own notes. The basic strategy info on Pokemon moves from each Dungeon is pretty useless. While the info is true, I think most Pokemon fans already know this. I would have much rather seen level ranges of Pokemon within the dungeon and a list of items found therein (as well as rarities), instead of useless info about the moves of Pokemon in the dungeon. Also, I dislike that the Recommended Path for the game was placed in front of the the Game Mechanics section. It would make more sence to place it between the Game Mechanics and Walkthrough sections, making it harder to ruin the story for yourself when you flip to the Game Mechanics section for a particular piece of info.

In short, my advice is to skip this guide and print off a decent walkthrough from a free site. This game has no significant maps, and the only grapical data you might actually need (the footprints) is absent from this guide anyway. With the non-alphabetized data sections, those who own this guide will likely find themselves printing off needed info from an online walkthrough anyway.

A side note for those who don't know what a game guide is (and think that perhaps it is a book about Pokemon for kids to read): A game guide (a.k.a. Strategy Guide) is a publication that is supposed to tell everything about a game. It is useful for choosing strategies and completing every aspect of a game, but it is not a story book. It is more akin to an Atlas or Encyclopedia and is typically used as reference by serious players. While it does require some reading skills, it is only useful to those who have a copy of the games (which games also require reading skills).

Signed, Pamela

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Is it time to face the darkness?
You'll be prepared with this strategy guide from the experts!

Welcome back, fearless explorers, to the spelunking world of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon! Get ready to scour the caves, forests, and lava pools of a brand-new Pokémon world, where you are the main attraction--a human who has become a Pokémon!

• Start out with an explanation of everything you need to know about Pokémon Mysery Dungeon!
• Check out an extensive and thorough walkthrough of the scenario mode!
• Reference our amazing Pokédex of 491 Pokémon for all moves, Abilities, and more!
• End with our in-depth post-story walkthrough, which includes more challenges and mysterious Pokémon!
• Bonus! Two mini posters!

Madden NFL 09 Limited Edition Bundle: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

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•Two Books: a $45 value. The Collector's Edition will include the FULL Madden NFL 2009 game guide PLUS the 144-page The Making of Madden book.

•History: From the first game in 1989 to the latest incarnation for the next-gen consoles, this book explores the rich and colorful history of the game.

•Celebrity Call Outs: Celebrities and NFL players will sound off on their connection to the Madden NFL franchise and what the game means to them.

•Madden Challenge Coverage: Full coverage of the worldwide contest that pits the best Madden players and pretenders against each other for bragging rights and a $100,000 cash prize.

•World-class photos: Featuring photography from leading news outlets coupled with exclusive shots from the developers' personal archives.

World of Warcraft Strategy Collection 2008

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BradyGames’ World of Warcraft Strategy Collection 2008 includes the following:

• The Burning Crusade and Dungeon Companion Volume 2 plus two exclusive promotions.
• The Burning Crusade — New Races, New Weapons, Hellfire Explored, Outland Revealed, New PVP System, Complete Crafting Coverage plus Exclusive Penny Arcade World of Warcraft Comics.
• Dungeon Companion, Volume 2 — Comprehensive coverage of The Burning Crusade World Dungeons, Complete Instance Strategies, Expert Raid Tactics, Group and Raid Basics and much more!
• Jinx Offer — Coupon included for $5.00 off one World of Warcraft T-Shirt.
• Ideazon Promotion — Code included offering 50% off choice of World of Warcraft mouse pad.

Platform: PC

Genre: Role-Playing Game

This product is available for sale worldwide.

Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Official Strategy Guide

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BradyGames’ Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility Official Strategy Guide includes the following:

• Essential tips on farming, making friends, starting families, and more!
• COMPLETE FARMING STRATEGIES: Information on crops, weather, and soil.
• MAKE FRIENDS and BUILD FAMILIES: Advice on making friends with the other islanders, and eventually starting a family.
• PLUS: Ideas to befriend and tend to the animals on the island.

Platform: Nintendo Wii

Genre: Role-Playing Game

This product is available for sale in North America only.

Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Strategy Defined 5 out of 5 stars.
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Very detailed strategy guide. The artwork is awesome and the level of explanation from the writers is incredible. A must have for any Halo fan.

Very helpful 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is very helpful for game play.I would greatly encourage the xbox live gamer to get it because it tells the respawn times for the weapons on each multiplayer map.

not a gamer but.... 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am not a "gamer" This was a purchase for my grandson at christmas. I am able to relate to his delight. Further, I feel that as intense as this game is the guide book was a good thing to include with the X-box and Halo game.Jamie says it is "way cool" with real great tips and tricks. I bet that you did not think that it was possible to get a big old bear hug from a 13 year old boy in front of his friends.

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·Detailed annotated maps for all levels
·Learn how to dominate multiplayer matches with information on weapon locations and expert tips
·Learn about every enemy, vehicle and weapon — their strengths and weaknesses and how you can exploit them
·Confidently navigate the huge Campaign mode with our exclusive maps and step-by-step walkthrough
·Complete list of all Achievements and how to unlock each one
Packed with tips, tactics and techniques direct from Bungie

Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture

David Kushner

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Doom, the video game in which you navigate a dungeon in the first person and messily lay waste to everything that crosses your path, represented a milestone in many areas. It was a technical landmark, in that its graphics engine delivered brilliant performance on ordinary PC hardware. It was a social phenomenon, with individuals and companies hooking up networks specifically for Doom tournaments and staying up for days to blast away on them (well before the Internet went big-time). The game's publisher, id Software, used an unusual shareware marketing strategy (give away the first levels, charge for the more advanced ones) that worked very well. On top of it all, the gore-filled game raised serious questions about decency in products meant for use by school-age kids. Masters of Doom explores the Doom phenomenon, as well as the lives and personalities of the two men behind it: John Carmack and John Romero.

This book manages, for the most part, to keep clear of the breathless techno-hagiography style that characterizes many books with similar subjects. He tells the story of Carmack, Romero, and id--which includes far more than Doom and its successors--in novel style, and he's done a good job of keeping the action flowing and the characters' motivations clear. Some of the quoted passages of dialog sound like idealized reconstructions that probably never came from the lips of real people, but this is an entertaining and informative book, of interest to anyone who's let rip with a nail gun. --David Wall

Topics covered: The biographies of John Carmack and John Romero, and of their company, id Software. The development and marketing of all major id games (including Wolfenstein, Doom, Doom II, and Quake) get lavish attention.

3ds Max 2009 Bible

Kelly L. Murdock

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The only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max available, this book is everyone's favorite. Whether you're a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle viewers with your creations, it's all here. You'll find pages of professional tips, loads of advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials guaranteed to build your skills and spark your creativity. A 16-page color insert highlights cutting-edge work from 3D artists. A valuable companion DVD provides all the examples and content from the book, including unique models and textures you can customize on your own, and a searchable, full-color version of the book.

3ds Max 2009 Bible covers both 3ds Max 2009 and 3ds Max 2009 Design and covers:

• Navigating the viewports with the ViewCube, SteeringWheels, and other ways.
• Creating realistic materials with new ProMaterials.
• Using Spline Mapping to improve texture mapping over irregular shaped objects.
• Blending multiple texture maps together with the new Composite Map.
• Creating architectural walkthroughs with the Walkthrough Assistant.

Don't miss out on the newest version of this bestselling resource!

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: The Mayan Adventure (Technology in Action)

James Floyd Kelly

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LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT has hit the world by storm, giving you the ability to build your own robots and program them to perform all types of actions. What kind of robots? How about five exploratory robots, used to explore the newly discovered tomb of an ancient Mayan king?

You are along for the ride with Evan and his archaeologist uncle as they explore a Mayan pyramid complete with traps and treasures. Using a variety of NXT robots, the archaeology team is able to move deeper into the tomb towards the secrets of King Ixtua. But beware of the traps! The pyramid's design has successfully deterred unwanted visitors through the centuries, and your team will need to be careful and alert.

You will learn and use a design methodology that will teach you about the new motors and sensors that your robot can use. Complete building and programming instructions are provided for each robot, allowing you to follow along and learn as you build.

Can you help Evan and the team of explorers navigate through the old pyramid and discover King Ixtua's tomb? Read the stories, examine the environments, and build and program the robots that will allow the team to move closer to the secrets of The Mayan Adventure.

• This book shows how to design a NXT robot to solve real-world problems.
• It includes worksheets that encourage constructive brainstorming techniques.
• You'll gain access to four new and unique robot designs.
• This book is suitable for both adults and kids exploring NXT.

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 :)

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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