The Video Game Library 📚
LightNews LightNews
banner
thevideogamelibrary.org
The Video Game Library 📚
@thevideogamelibrary.org
25K followers 1.7K following 5.7K posts
The DEFINITIVE site for video game literature 📚 🇨🇦

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org

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

• Join the Discussion: http://discord.gg/4JqJUs2s2n

• Support: https://thevideogamelibrary.substack
Posts Replies Media Videos
thevideogamelibrary.org
Felt like cataloguing a few Japanese business books about #Nintendo tonight 🤷‍♂️

Cool or Boring?
Book cover for a Japanese title featuring bold vertical text in black and red, with a stylized illustration of a Super Famicom (Super Nintendo) controller in gold tones at the bottom. The book is authored by Ichiro Usami and appears to explore Nintendo's business strategies, as suggested by the prominent kanji characters for "Nintendo" (任天堂) and "secret" (秘密). Cover of a Japanese business case study book from BBT University titled "もしも、あなたが『任天堂の社長』『東京ガスの社長』ならばどうするか？" which translates to "If You Were the CEO of Nintendo or Tokyo Gas, What Would You Do?" The design features bold orange and black typography with a professional photo of Kenichi Omae, and includes English subtext: “How to get out of the gutter. If you were the CEO of a given company, what will you do?” Book cover featuring the title 京都企業 歴史と空間の産物 (“Kyoto Companies: Products of History and Space”) by Tokuga Yoshihiro. The design uses a white and red layered square motif on a patterned background, listing major Kyoto-based companies such as Kyocera, Omron, Nintendo, and Kyoto Bank. The subtitle questions why these companies continue to have global presence, suggesting in-depth analysis of business strategy, finance, and corporate value. Bold Japanese book cover titled 任天堂大戦略 (Nintendo Great Strategy) with a large yellow and blue color scheme, featuring a white outline of a Super Famicom controller. The subtitle in white reads "The Day Mario Surpasses Toyota!", with several headlines touting Nintendo's explosive growth and profitability in comparison to Sony and Toyota. Authored by Hiroyuki Nakata and published by JICC Business.
January 15, 2026 at 4:28 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1776. BRADYGAMES ECCO: THE TIDES OF TIME OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE

👉 thevideogamelibrary.org/book/bradyga...

Continuing the #Ecco celebrations today with the "other" strategy guide. This one from #BradyGames covering The Tides of Time. 🐬

#Sega #EccoTheDolphin #Gaming #Booksky
Cover of the Ecco: The Tides of Time Official Strategy Guide by BradyGames. The artwork features Ecco the dolphin swimming underwater alongside sea creatures like jellyfish and fish, with a cosmic star pattern on his head. Bold yellow and red text promotes "The Secrets to Win the Game!" and notes coverage for Sega Genesis, Game Gear, and Sega CD versions.
January 15, 2026 at 2:35 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1775. VERSUS BOOKS - ECCO THE DOLPHIN: DEFENDER OF THE FUTURE OFFICIAL PERFECT GUIDE

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/versus-...

The Versus Books guide complete with high-quality screenshots, every secret (134 Vitalit Stones), and insanely detailed full-color maps. 🐬

#Ecco #EccoTheDolphin #Sega
Cover of the Official Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future Perfect Guide by Versus Books for the Sega Dreamcast. It features a realistic underwater illustration of Ecco, a dolphin with star-like markings on his head, swimming near jellyfish, fish, and coral. Bold yellow text displays the title, and the top banner advertises detailed maps and a free poster.
January 15, 2026 at 12:16 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1774. A GAMER'S INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN C#

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/a-gamer...

A gamified intro to coding! Learn C# in Visual Studio through levels, mini games, RNG, loops, and more. Go from zero to building games, the fun way!

@aaronlangille.bsky.social #GameDev #Booksky #Gaming
Cover of A Gamer’s Introduction to Programming in C# by Aaron Langille. It features a gold background with bold text inviting readers to “Welcome Brave Adventurer!” A fantasy-style shield in the center displays four icons: curly braces, the C# logo, a glowing sword, and a rocket—blending coding with gaming imagery.
January 14, 2026 at 1:32 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1773. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME COMPLETE GUIDE BOOK

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-leg...

NTT Publishing's complete Japanese guide to Ocarina of Time. Full flowcharts, all dungeon maps, collectibles, side-quests, and enemy strategies.

#Zelda #OoT #TLOZ #Zelda #Nintendo #Gaming
Cover of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Complete Guide Book, featuring a close-up of a blue ocarina with a gold Triforce band resting on dewy grass. Above the ocarina, white text tells the opening story of Link and the Kokiri in the forests of Hyrule, with NTT Publishing Co., Ltd. noted at the bottom.
January 13, 2026 at 11:28 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1772. MAGES & MODEMS: A CHILDHOOD WELL-WASTED IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS, GAMES & INTERNET PIRACY

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/mages-m...

@vga256.dialup.cafe.ap.brid.gy's nostalgic memoir as an awkward kid growing up with BBSes, floppy disks, dial-up internet, and 80s/90s tech.
Book cover for Mages & Modems by vga256, featuring a nostalgic collage of 1980s and 1990s tech items like floppy disks, a red landline phone, RAM sticks, and a retro computer mouse. The subtitle reads, “A Childhood Well-Wasted in the Golden Age of Personal Computers, Games & Internet Piracy,” with a red diamond highlighting “More Than 80 Cringeworthy Tales of the 1980s & 1990s.”
January 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
At least one of these is my childhood Game Gear, and I know columns is somewhere in this bucket o’ Game Gear games.
A bucket of Game Gear games and 3 Sega Game Gears arranged on a carpet
January 12, 2026 at 1:56 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
Pretty sure it’s why they invented the Kirkland 48-pack
A box of 48 AA batteries
January 12, 2026 at 1:54 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
ICYMI - @sega-16.bsky.social's latest book offers a comprehensive history of the #Sega #GameGear!

🔋🔋🔋 🔋🔋🔋

A backlit color handheld with short battery life but wonderful games; this book covers its global history, variants & 75+ titles.

What were some of your favourite Game Gear memories❓
Book cover for Sega Goes Handheld: A History of the Game Gear and Its Games by Ken Horowitz, featuring a Sega Game Gear console with a blue screen displaying “GAME OVER” and menu options “Continue” and “Exit.” The design includes retro stripes and bold white and blue text on a textured black background.
January 12, 2026 at 1:32 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1771. RODNEYFUN COMIC COLLECTION 1: P.J.'s DREAMLAND

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/rodneyf...

In this #PaRappaTheRapper spin-off, PJ juggles a jam-packed daytime life with night shifts as the Club Fun DJ—and escapes into sleep where he becomes King PJ.

#Gaming #Booksky #IGottaBelieve #Book
PJ Berri lies in bed dreaming of being a king surrounded by admirers, donuts, and music. The dream bubble includes a castle and a record player. A playful and imaginative pink cover with a checkered pattern and cozy vibe.
January 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1770. PARAPPA THE RAPPER ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK SONGBOOK

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/parappa...

This is a high-quality song book allows you to enjoy nearly 40 hit songs of #PaRappaTheRapper with the melody of a piano.

#SongBook #Piano #Music #Gaming #VGM #IGottaBelieve #Booksky #Books
Cover of the PaRappa the Rapper Original Soundtrack featuring colorful, cartoon-style artwork. PaRappa is in the center, mid-rap with a microphone in hand, wearing his iconic orange beanie and red sneakers. Around him are other characters from the game: Sunny Funny, Katy Kat, PJ Berri, Chop Chop Master Onion, and others, in a lively city scene. Bright, vibrant buildings and cars fill the background. The top banner is yellow with “PaRappa The Rapper Original Sound Track” written in English and Japanese (パラッパラッパー / オリジナル・サウンドトラック). The image exudes energy and a fun musical vibe.
January 11, 2026 at 2:01 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1769. RODNEYFUN COMIC COLLECTION 1: SUNNY FUNNY'S POLITE GARDEN PARTY

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/rodneyf...

"Sunny Funny, loved for her extreme politeness, prepares a garden party, asking plants and fish for consent."

#PaRappaTheRapper #PS1 #Gaming #Booksky #VideoGame #PSX #IGottaBelieve
A cheerful garden tea party with Sunny Funny and friends (Katy Kat, PJ Berri, and Parappa). The yellow and pink background enhances the warm, welcoming vibe. Sunny Funny is featured in the icon on the top right.
January 11, 2026 at 12:31 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
Haha, exactly! There's actually a link to read for yourself right from our site 😊

It's actually pretty cool and a little bizarre. Lots of unique artwork. Some character bios, stage-by-stage breakdowns, interviews, merchandise pages and more!
Some pages spreads of the book Some pages spreads of the book Some pages spreads of the book Some pages spreads of the book
January 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1768. PARAPPA THE RAPPER OFFICIAL GUIDE BOOK

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/parappa...

Published exclusively in Japan in 1998 by Futabasha, this is the official guide book to PaRappa The Rapper on the PS1.

#PaRappaTheRapper #PS1 #Gaming #Booksky #VideoGame #PSX #IGottaBelieve
Cover of the official Japanese guidebook for PaRappa the Rapper. The bright blue background features PaRappa in mid-rap pose, holding a microphone, wearing his iconic red beanie and red sneakers. Musical notes float around him, emphasizing rhythm and movement. Along the sides, his friends Sunny Funny, Katy Kat, and P.J. Berri are illustrated in smaller sizes. The title is bold and colorful at the top, with the PlayStation logo in the top right corner. Japanese text includes the guidebook title and credits.
January 10, 2026 at 11:21 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1767. RODNEYFUN COMIC COLLECTION 1: PARAPPA GETS A JOB

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/rodneyf...

Inspired by today's EP Classic, gonna share a few of the obscure #Parappa books from our site for today's thread entries.

@victorlucas.bsky.social @pnpgames.bsky.social #PlayForever #IGottaBelieve
Parappa the Rapper is frantically doing dishes in a chaotic kitchen scene. Katy is in the window with a diner outfit on. The bright background and comic-style fonts make it fun and energetic. Features Parappa in the top-right corner as the book’s character focus.
January 10, 2026 at 9:19 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1766. GENDER, MASCULINITY AND VIDEO GAMING: ANALYSING REDDIT'S r/gaming COMMUNITY

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/gender-...

"Inside r/gaming: this book analyzes the toxic masculinity, harassment, and the pushback, revealing a battleground for gender equality."

#Gaming #GameStudies #Booksky
Book cover for Gender, Masculinity and Video Gaming: Analysing Reddit’s r/gaming Community by Marcus Maloney, Steven Roberts, and Timothy Graham. Published under Palgrave Pivot, this book investigates how masculinity and gender dynamics are constructed and discussed within Reddit’s gaming subculture. The geometric, digital-patterned design suggests the intersection of identity, culture, and online discourse in gaming communities.
January 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1765. YU SUZUKI: THE MASTER OF SEGA
(Yu Suzuki Le Maître de Sega De L’Arcade à la Révolution Shenmue)

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/yu-suzu...

Another biography inspired by @cartridgeclub.bsky.social's JanYUary celebration.

#YuSuzuki #HangOn #AfterBurner #OutRun #SpaceHarrier #SEGA #Shenmue
Cover of the French book Yū Suzuki: Le Maître de SEGA by Benjamin Berget, featuring a minimalist red and white design with stylized silhouettes of Yu Suzuki and characters from Shenmue. The title translates to "From Arcade to the Shenmue Revolution: The Master of SEGA," highlighting Suzuki's influence on video game history.
January 8, 2026 at 12:03 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
Another wave of #Minecraft Books hit shelves this past week.

Part of the ongoing "21st Century Skills INNOVATION LIBRARY" series from Cherry Lake Publishing.
A series of 8 colorful Minecraft book covers
January 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1764. TRIBUTE TO FINAL FANTASY: THE PERPETUAL ODYSSEY
(Hommage à Final Fantasy: La Perpétuelle Odyssée)

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/tribute...

"Through illustrated features and analyses, rediscover the most fundamental video game saga of all time."

#FinalFantasy #RPG #Gaming #Booksky
Cover of the French book Hommage à Final Fantasy: La Perpétuelle Odyssée by Bounthavy Suvilay, featuring stylized silhouettes of iconic Final Fantasy elements such as Moogles, Chocobos, Cactuars, Buster Swords, and Black Mages around a large blue crystal. The intricate, symmetrical layout is framed in yellow and white with geometric patterns and a fantasy-themed design.
January 6, 2026 at 11:02 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
Still not clear on why there are 3 different cover colors though...
A green book cover for الألعاب الرقمية التحفيزية An orange book cover for الألعاب الرقمية التحفيزية A blue book cover for الألعاب الرقمية التحفيزية
January 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1763. MOTIVATIONAL DIGITAL GAMES
(الألعاب الرقمية التحفيزية)

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/motivat...

"Published exclusively in Arabic, this book utilizes educational games to stimulate the learning process in an entertaining and enjoyable way for the learner. "

#EdTech #Gaming #Booksky
Cover of an Arabic book titled "الألعاب الرقمية التحفيزية" (translated: Motivational Digital Games), featuring playful illustrations of people holding oversized video game controllers. The background is blue with a green patterned strip at the top, and the author’s name, Dr. Zakaria Gaber Hanawi, is listed at the bottom along with academic credentials.
January 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
The Holidays didn’t seem to slow down RBA Italia’s breakneck release schedule for their #VideogiochiLeggendari series.

The next 2 books in the lineup have been officially published, covering #Tetris and #RedDeadRedemption
Two book covers, side-by-side, both red. They are for Red Dead Redemption and Tetris, with simple graphics of a horse and Tetris screen.
January 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
thevideogamelibrary.org
1762. DIGITAL CLOTHING IN VIRTUAL WORLDS
(Digitale Bekleidung in Virtuellen Welten)

👉 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/digital...

"A German #GameStudies book on virtual clothing: trends, tools, and the booming market. From 2D/3D design to how digital fashion reshapes apparel."

@springernature.com
Book cover for Digitale Bekleidung in virtuellen Welten by Julia Zöbisch and Regine Grafe, published by Springer Vieweg. The title translates to Digital Clothing in Virtual Worlds, and the subtitle discusses digitization for future viability and sustainability in the clothing industry. The abstract geometric background and vivid orange block reflect the book’s intersection of fashion technology and environmental responsibility.
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
Over in Japan, G-WALK got one more “Perfect Catalogue” release during the Holidays, this time based on the #Nintendo #Wii and #WiiU

What were some of your favourite Wii/WiiU Games❓

📚 www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/perfect...
Cover of the "Wii + Wii U Perfect Catalogue" featuring a white Nintendo Wii console with matching Wii Remote and Nunchuk, and a black Wii U console with GamePad. The design highlights game screenshots and Japanese text promoting a complete hardware and software reference for both systems.
January 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
thevideogamelibrary.org
Same with me!

Played Kiwami for the first time in November alongside the @cartridgeclub.bsky.social for their Game of the Month.

Loved it so much, I went a little crazy on Steam...
A bunch of Yakuza game tiles from Steam
January 5, 2026 at 3:25 AM