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The Video Game Library 📚
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The DEFINITIVE site for video game literature 📚 🇨🇦

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Over 10,000 Video Game Books catalogued❗️
New books added daily.

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❤️ 1 Like = 1 Video Game Book 📚
A #PaperMario inspired cookbook❗️

Less than a week left to go, so head on over and check it out! 👇
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Who remembers playing #Neopets back in the IE5 days⁉️

We were very excited to see a full-color graphic novel release this week!

NEOPETS: THE DISCARDED MAGICAL BLUE GRUNDO PLUSHIE OF PROSPERITY

@mixbecca.bsky.social
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #026
Tongue-pulling fun for all ages! Plus a trio of Bitmap Books, Neopets still exists?, The Sims in France, and a truly Profound Waste of Time.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Hey! Let go of my tongue!

#Nintendo's "My Mario" campaign has another incoming board book. This one invites readers to interact with Yoshi.

🟢 Hatch a baby Yoshi!
🟠 Pull on Yoshi's tongue!
🟢 Feed Yoshi some fruit!
🟠 Help Yoshi win the race!
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #026
Tongue-pulling fun for all ages! Plus a trio of Bitmap Books, Neopets still exists?, The Sims in France, and a truly Profound Waste of Time.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Volume #026 of the Newsletter is out❗️

📕 Another profound publication from @apwot.bsky.social
📘 A trio of @bitmapbooks.com
📗 #Sonic in São Paulo
📙 @newsdee.bsky.social shares some #GameDev love
📓 Czech books courtesy of @sczther.bsky.social
📒 #Neopets are still a thing!?
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #026
Tongue-pulling fun for all ages! Plus a trio of Bitmap Books, Neopets still exists?, The Sims in France, and a truly Profound Waste of Time.
thevideogamelibrary.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Volume #026 of the Newsletter is out❗️

📕 Another profound publication from @apwot.bsky.social
📘 A trio of @bitmapbooks.com
📗 #Sonic in São Paulo
📙 @newsdee.bsky.social shares some #GameDev love
📓 Czech books courtesy of @sczther.bsky.social
📒 #Neopets are still a thing!?
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #026
Tongue-pulling fun for all ages! Plus a trio of Bitmap Books, Neopets still exists?, The Sims in France, and a truly Profound Waste of Time.
thevideogamelibrary.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Went down a VERY COOL rabbit hole this week, thanks to @jessegamble.com

Thought we had most of the INVADER books catalogued, but turns out we were missing a bunch!

All fixed now 👾👾👾

#InvaderWasHere #SpaceInvaders #StreetArt #PixelArt #Booksky
November 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Weekend plans: blanket, tea, and a deep dive into the best slice-of-life games 💫

Huge thanks to @jupiterhadley.com & @penandswordbooks.bsky.social for this 🙏
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Weekend plans: blanket, tea, and a deep dive into the best slice-of-life games 💫

Huge thanks to @jupiterhadley.com & @penandswordbooks.bsky.social for this 🙏
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
ICYMI - a very cool new #GameStudies book published this past week.

This one is high on the list to try to add to our shelves. VERY interested in reading:

"Victorians and Video Games"

@lindarrow.bsky.social @routledgehistory.bsky.social #GtP #GamingThePast #Gaming #Booksky @espinoza.bsky.social
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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I wrote the introduction to this book! It’s super fun. @jondharrison.bsky.social did some great work with this one.
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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New BOOK SPOTLIGHT 📚

"If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything"

@jondharrison.bsky.social #Gaming #Booksky #VideoGames #Motivation
BOOK SPOTLIGHT - If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything
Jon D. Harrison (2025); Non-Fiction
thevideogamelibrary.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Went down a VERY COOL rabbit hole this week, thanks to @jessegamble.com

Thought we had most of the INVADER books catalogued, but turns out we were missing a bunch!

All fixed now 👾👾👾

#InvaderWasHere #SpaceInvaders #StreetArt #PixelArt #Booksky
November 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
New BOOK SPOTLIGHT 📚

"If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything"

@jondharrison.bsky.social #Gaming #Booksky #VideoGames #Motivation
BOOK SPOTLIGHT - If Video Games Have Taught Me Anything
Jon D. Harrison (2025); Non-Fiction
thevideogamelibrary.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Streaming looks tough...😅

In this week's Newsletter, I talk about spending a bit more time cataloguing some more books on the topic of #VideoGame #Streaming

A wide mix of technical helpers, "make money" guides, and #GameStudies dives into the subject

#Twitch #YouTube #Gaming #Booksky
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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"It’s not pushing pacifism; it’s about what interaction can mean beyond harm... These aren’t just 'safe' games for kids; they’re clever, inventive, and often deeply emotional experiences"

Amazing review from @thevideogamelibrary.org. Thank you!

thevideogamelibrary.substack.com/p/book-spotl...
BOOK SPOTLIGHT - The Best Non-Violent Video Games
James Batchelor (2023); Pen & Sword Books - White Owl; Non-Fiction
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November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“It’s not a bug, it’s a feature!”

The team at @editionspixnlove.bsky.social have launched their 2nd entry in their new Savoirs Vidéoludix series.

"Archéologie du Glitch" ✊

@hmontembeault.bsky.social #GameStudies #Booksky #Gaming #Technology #CulturalStudies #Politics #VideoGame
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
For those who’ve been following the Ironsword Academy books...

"Minecraft: Ironsword Academy #4 - Eyes of the Endermen" just hit store shelves this week.

Seems like a fun new #Minecraft book every week this year 😆

@calebzane.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #Gaming #Booksky
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
One of my favourite headlines of the week:

@felipepepe.bsky.social has recently announced a new book project that aims to broaden #videogame history beyond the usual North American lens. 📙

I talk a bit about it in this week's Newsletter 👇
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
For any digital #manga readers out there, @viz.com has just released #Splatoon Vol. 7 and Vol. 8 this week, keeping pace with their 2 issues per month release schedule.

There’s 16 volumes in this series, so this’ll likely keep us going into early in the new year.

#Nintendo #Gaming #Booksky
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We might not be getting #GTAVI this year, but fans can at least celebrate with a fun new cookbook released this week. 🍳

📕 "An Unofficial Grand Theft Auto Cookbook: Street Eats and Luxe Treats"

@jarrettmelendez.bsky.social #GTA #GrandTheftAuto #Rockstar #Gaming #Booksky #Cookbook #GTA6
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Perhaps one of my favourite recent #Book announcements:

HEARTBEATS, DREAMS AND LASER EYES: 15 YEARS OF SIMOGO

Once again, the team at @lostincult.co.uk in partnership with @simogo.com.

#LoreleiAndTheLaserEyes #YearWalk #SayonaraWildeHearts #Indie #Gaming #Booksky @schillingc.bsky.social
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The fine folks at @lostincult.co.uk have announced yet ANOTHER amazing Design Works project 📚

📗 TUNIC: DESIGN WORKS

Do yourselves a favor and check this one out! 🦊

#Tunic #Indie #Gaming #Booksky #VideoGame @dicey.bsky.social
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Also, shout out to @thevideogamelibrary.org ! I only know about books like 'Videogames in the Indian Subcontinent' because of their work in being a global database.

Check their #GlobalPerspective tag for a very cool selection: www.thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/hashtag...
November 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Looks like we'll be getting some more #Mario love in March with @penandswordbooks.bsky.social:

THE UNOFFICIAL HISTORY OF MARIO GAMES by Ryan Janes

#Nintendo #SuperMarioBros #MarioKart #MarioParty #Gaming #Booksky
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The latest #Kickstarter from @nintymedia.bsky.social still has a few days left! 😀

"NESBOOK: The Unofficial NES Companion" by @stuartgipp.bsky.social

Read more in this week's Newsletter! 👇

#NES #NESBOOK #GAMEBOOK #Booksky #Gaming #Retro #Nintendo
The Video Game Library Newsletter - Vol. #025
Good News: Incredible book announcements! Bad News: This project just got a whole lot more expensive.
thevideogamelibrary.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM