Retro Game Books 📚
@retrogamebooks.com
Indie retro gaming book publisher. Creators of the Video Game Maps series, Pixel Art Metroid, History of Rygar, and much more.
Web: https://retrogamebooks.com
Contact: retrogamebooks@gmail.com
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Web: https://retrogamebooks.com
Contact: retrogamebooks@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/mY7JFNcWG6
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Mega Man’s original box art secretly got one thing right! Dr. Wily’s castle is the background.
It’s based on a single piece of art (that I’m aware of) from the Rock Man manual/poster, which I also used as reference for the strategy guide.
It’s based on a single piece of art (that I’m aware of) from the Rock Man manual/poster, which I also used as reference for the strategy guide.
February 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Mega Man’s original box art secretly got one thing right! Dr. Wily’s castle is the background.
It’s based on a single piece of art (that I’m aware of) from the Rock Man manual/poster, which I also used as reference for the strategy guide.
It’s based on a single piece of art (that I’m aware of) from the Rock Man manual/poster, which I also used as reference for the strategy guide.
Be there!
At 7:30 pm EST tonight, join me for some original hardware SNES variety and a look through Video Game Maps SNES Volume 2 by @retrogamebooks.com! See you there for some Harvest Moon, Pilot Wings, Kirby, Mickey Mouse, and more! www.twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
February 11, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Be there!
We get a lot of requests to restock 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘴: 𝘕𝘌𝘚 & 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘮. Well, there's a reason why we discontinued it — we are in the process of completely overhauling it into a large format, hardcover with 3x the content, articles, interviews, & more.
For now, here's the table of contents to browse 😎
For now, here's the table of contents to browse 😎
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
We get a lot of requests to restock 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘴: 𝘕𝘌𝘚 & 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘮. Well, there's a reason why we discontinued it — we are in the process of completely overhauling it into a large format, hardcover with 3x the content, articles, interviews, & more.
For now, here's the table of contents to browse 😎
For now, here's the table of contents to browse 😎
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Draw a horse, watch it run!
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February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The cute way that the Super Mario Bros. (NES) manual narratively explains a limitation of the game:
"You can't kill enemies you can't see by sending a [shell] off the screen after them. Why not? Maybe they jump over the enemy when Mario isn't looking...!"
"You can't kill enemies you can't see by sending a [shell] off the screen after them. Why not? Maybe they jump over the enemy when Mario isn't looking...!"
February 10, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The cute way that the Super Mario Bros. (NES) manual narratively explains a limitation of the game:
"You can't kill enemies you can't see by sending a [shell] off the screen after them. Why not? Maybe they jump over the enemy when Mario isn't looking...!"
"You can't kill enemies you can't see by sending a [shell] off the screen after them. Why not? Maybe they jump over the enemy when Mario isn't looking...!"
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Damnit, @heathercampbell.bsky.social’s Superman game pitch is perfect. Make that game.
“Instantly, you have a quest list that fills up like chat on a YouTube video. And you…create a path, where you save as many people as possible, and the game ends at a certain time.”
“Instantly, you have a quest list that fills up like chat on a YouTube video. And you…create a path, where you save as many people as possible, and the game ends at a certain time.”
February 9, 2026 at 7:52 PM
ideas like these only available on @getplayedpod.bsky.social
Damnit, @heathercampbell.bsky.social’s Superman game pitch is perfect. Make that game.
“Instantly, you have a quest list that fills up like chat on a YouTube video. And you…create a path, where you save as many people as possible, and the game ends at a certain time.”
“Instantly, you have a quest list that fills up like chat on a YouTube video. And you…create a path, where you save as many people as possible, and the game ends at a certain time.”
February 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Damnit, @heathercampbell.bsky.social’s Superman game pitch is perfect. Make that game.
“Instantly, you have a quest list that fills up like chat on a YouTube video. And you…create a path, where you save as many people as possible, and the game ends at a certain time.”
“Instantly, you have a quest list that fills up like chat on a YouTube video. And you…create a path, where you save as many people as possible, and the game ends at a certain time.”
Show us your spine horror.
February 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Show us your spine horror.
Super Bowl visitors discovering that San Francisco is not the hellscape they were led to believe.
February 8, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Super Bowl visitors discovering that San Francisco is not the hellscape they were led to believe.
Mark your calendars:
@hungrygoriya.bsky.social will be covering Video Game Maps: SNES - Vol 2 on Twitch, Wednesday, February 11th beginning at 7:30 EST.
twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
@hungrygoriya.bsky.social will be covering Video Game Maps: SNES - Vol 2 on Twitch, Wednesday, February 11th beginning at 7:30 EST.
twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
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Don't have negative thoughts. Remember your mantra.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Mark your calendars:
@hungrygoriya.bsky.social will be covering Video Game Maps: SNES - Vol 2 on Twitch, Wednesday, February 11th beginning at 7:30 EST.
twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
@hungrygoriya.bsky.social will be covering Video Game Maps: SNES - Vol 2 on Twitch, Wednesday, February 11th beginning at 7:30 EST.
twitch.tv/hungrygoriya
Any of you have a fondness for Kid Niki? My brother and I played it together as kids, and put what felt like a ton of time into it, eventually completing and running it back a few more times through. Tough yet rewarding. The plainness and wonkiness never disrupted the experience. It was pure fun.
February 7, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Any of you have a fondness for Kid Niki? My brother and I played it together as kids, and put what felt like a ton of time into it, eventually completing and running it back a few more times through. Tough yet rewarding. The plainness and wonkiness never disrupted the experience. It was pure fun.
I just finished this episode. Great conversation on the current and anticipated future state of the Switch 2, from an RPG mindset.
Check it out.
Check it out.
6 months in, Nadia, Eric, and special guest @ash.gvg.io ask the question, "How is the Switch 2 holding up as an RPG machine?” We talk Switch 1 upgrades, system exclusives, and that glint of Pokopia on the horizon
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The Switch 2 As An RPG Machine W/ Ash Paulsen
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February 7, 2026 at 4:33 AM
I just finished this episode. Great conversation on the current and anticipated future state of the Switch 2, from an RPG mindset.
Check it out.
Check it out.
Did anyone ever play the X-Files game? 😉
February 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Did anyone ever play the X-Files game? 😉
𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝
I grew up on Dragon Quest (well, Warrior). They have a simplistic charm and almost meditative quality. Each game is familiar, like coming back to a cozy home.
First impressions of VII: Visually stunning. Charming. Killer intro.
𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥…
I grew up on Dragon Quest (well, Warrior). They have a simplistic charm and almost meditative quality. Each game is familiar, like coming back to a cozy home.
First impressions of VII: Visually stunning. Charming. Killer intro.
𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥…
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 PM
𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝
I grew up on Dragon Quest (well, Warrior). They have a simplistic charm and almost meditative quality. Each game is familiar, like coming back to a cozy home.
First impressions of VII: Visually stunning. Charming. Killer intro.
𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥…
I grew up on Dragon Quest (well, Warrior). They have a simplistic charm and almost meditative quality. Each game is familiar, like coming back to a cozy home.
First impressions of VII: Visually stunning. Charming. Killer intro.
𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥…
Just listened to this episode and it’s a very insightful conversation on gaming magazines and their unique international approaches. Check it out.
@forgottenworlds.bsky.social
@forgottenworlds.bsky.social
The release of this episode is cleverly timed with the on sale date of the newest issues of Forgotten Worlds! Go follow @forgottenworlds.bsky.social and then head over to forgottenworlds.net to pick them up before they are all gone!
I already have my copies on the way!
I already have my copies on the way!
February 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Just listened to this episode and it’s a very insightful conversation on gaming magazines and their unique international approaches. Check it out.
@forgottenworlds.bsky.social
@forgottenworlds.bsky.social
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Cover illustration I did for Video Game Maps: NES and Famicom (@retrogamebooks.com) several years ago. I decided to stay away from using known characters, instead focusing on the feeling of old adventure and RPG games.
February 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Cover illustration I did for Video Game Maps: NES and Famicom (@retrogamebooks.com) several years ago. I decided to stay away from using known characters, instead focusing on the feeling of old adventure and RPG games.
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Issue #7 of Forgotten Worlds magazine is here! It comes bundled with a free video game fanzine directory. More details below. Plz share!👇
#NeoGeo #PCengine #SNK #MegaDrive #SuperNintendo #Sega #Japan ☀️🌴
#NeoGeo #PCengine #SNK #MegaDrive #SuperNintendo #Sega #Japan ☀️🌴
February 5, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Issue #7 of Forgotten Worlds magazine is here! It comes bundled with a free video game fanzine directory. More details below. Plz share!👇
#NeoGeo #PCengine #SNK #MegaDrive #SuperNintendo #Sega #Japan ☀️🌴
#NeoGeo #PCengine #SNK #MegaDrive #SuperNintendo #Sega #Japan ☀️🌴
Hearing @jasonschreier.bsky.social speak to the DQVII changes that made the game too easy, resulting in a more monotonous experience devoid of strategy has me concerned.
Why oh why don’t they let us toggle these big difficulty settings? Eg the thumbs up on a spell and party refreshing before a boss
Why oh why don’t they let us toggle these big difficulty settings? Eg the thumbs up on a spell and party refreshing before a boss
February 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Hearing @jasonschreier.bsky.social speak to the DQVII changes that made the game too easy, resulting in a more monotonous experience devoid of strategy has me concerned.
Why oh why don’t they let us toggle these big difficulty settings? Eg the thumbs up on a spell and party refreshing before a boss
Why oh why don’t they let us toggle these big difficulty settings? Eg the thumbs up on a spell and party refreshing before a boss
I dreamed last night that there was already a new 2D Metroid game, and I was so happy.
February 5, 2026 at 2:49 AM
I dreamed last night that there was already a new 2D Metroid game, and I was so happy.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Aura Battler Dunbine (1988) illustration of Sirbine by Yoshiyuki Takani.
February 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Aura Battler Dunbine (1988) illustration of Sirbine by Yoshiyuki Takani.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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PCMag mentions Retro Game Books in its review of the Amazon Kindle Scribe -- www.pcmag.com/reviews/amaz...
Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025) Review: Subtle Enhancements, Steep Price
Amazon's 2025 Kindle Scribe ereader features a larger 11-inch screen and a more streamlined design than its predecessor, but it doesn't offer much else new to justify its higher price.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:37 PM
PCMag mentions Retro Game Books in its review of the Amazon Kindle Scribe -- www.pcmag.com/reviews/amaz...