Metal Slug: The Ultimate HistoryMetal Slug: The Ultimate History is the first officially licensed book to document the lineage of one of gamings most beloved franchises. An instant classic on its debut in 1996, the original Metal Slug laid the foundations for an action packed series that would become globally renowned for its tight gameplay, gorgeous hand drawn visuals and playful sense of humour. The franchise has effortlessly retained these core attributes across multiple sequels

Chehade Boulos

thanks to the infamous North American video game crash of 1983

Paul Hiley

They are presented across 300-pages along with pixel art cut-outs

their inspirations and influences

Joachim Ljunggren

KOF is one of the most important fighting game series of all time

The book also provides an under-the-hood look at how these diminutive wonders were created

Colin Anderson

The Games That Weren't showcases and pays tribute to well-known and not-so-well-known unreleased titles

A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games explores the expansive history of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs)

many of which now command high prices on the collectors’ market