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20 Best Retro Video Games Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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After an entertaining book to read? Looking for the perfect book to gift to your dad/mother/sister/anyone. This article showcases our top picks for the best Retro Video Games books. 

Best Retro Video Games Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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Book Title: Retro Gaming Hacks

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Retro Gaming Hacks

Retro Gaming Hacks by Chris Kohler was published in 20051012. It was officially published by O’Reilly Media, Inc. and has the ISBN: 1449303900.


Book Title: Retro Gaming Hacks: Tips & Tools For Playing The Classics

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Retro Gaming Hacks: Tips & Tools For Playing The Classics

Retro Gaming Hacks: Tips & Tools For Playing The Classics by Kohler, Chris. was published in 2006. It was officially published by O’reilly and has the ISBN: 0596009178.


Book Title: Far Cry 3 69 Success Secrets – 69 Most Asked Questions On Far Cry 3 – What You Need To Know

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Far Cry 3 69 Success Secrets - 69 Most Asked Questions On Far Cry 3 - What You Need To Know

Far Cry 3 69 Success Secrets – 69 Most Asked Questions On Far Cry 3 – What You Need To Know by Nancy Medina was published in 20150112. It was officially published by Emereo and has the ISBN: 1488829535.


Book Title: The 100 Greatest Retro Videogames: The Inside Stories Behind The Best Games Ever Made

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The 100 Greatest Retro Videogames: The Inside Stories Behind The Best Games Ever Made

The 100 Greatest Retro Videogames: The Inside Stories Behind The Best Games Ever Made by Retro Gamer was published in 2021. It was officially published by Carlton Books and has the ISBN: 1787393089.


Book Title: Retro Games: Profiling The Best Titles From The Golden Age Of Gaming

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Retro Games: Profiling The Best Titles From The Golden Age Of Gaming

Retro Games: Profiling The Best Titles From The Golden Age Of Gaming by Allen, Marty was published in 2018. It was officially published by Dog N Bone and has the ISBN: 1911026623.


Book Title: The Golden Age of Video Games

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The Golden Age of Video Games

The Golden Age of Video Games by Roberto Dillon was published in 20160419. It was officially published by CRC Press and has the ISBN: 1439873240.


Book Title: Retro Game Programming: Unleashed For The Masses (premier Press Game Development)

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Retro Game Programming: Unleashed For The Masses (premier Press Game Development)

Retro Game Programming: Unleashed For The Masses (premier Press Game Development) by Earl John Carey was published in 2005. It was officially published by Course Technology Ptr and has the ISBN: 1592009069.


Book Title: Level 3 Unlocked: Vintage 3th Birthday Gifts Blank Journal Notebook

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Level 3 Unlocked: Vintage 3th Birthday Gifts Blank Journal Notebook

Level 3 Unlocked: Vintage 3th Birthday Gifts Blank Journal Notebook by Creatives, Dutch was published in 2019. It was officially published by Independently Published and has the ISBN: 1090465289.


Book Title: Thec64 Microcomputer User Manual

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Thec64 Microcomputer User Manual

Thec64 Microcomputer User Manual by Retro Games Ltd was published in 2021-01-15. It was officially published by Acorn Books and has the ISBN: 1789822149.


Book Title: Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games

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Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games

Retro Gaming: A Byte-sized History of Video Games by Diver, Mike was published in 2021-08-01T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by LOM Art and has the ISBN: 1912785102.


Book Title: Retro Studios Games

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Retro Studios Games

Retro Studios Games by Na was published in 2010. It was officially published by General Books and has the ISBN: 115626474x.


Book Title: Retro Studios Games

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Retro Studios Games

Retro Studios Games by Na was published in July 2010. It was officially published by General Books and has the ISBN: 115626474X.


Book Title: I’m Stuck In A Video Game

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I'm Stuck In A Video Game

I’m Stuck In A Video Game by Tsuyoshi Kan was published in 2017. It was officially published by and has the ISBN: 1945908807.


Book Title: The Video Game Theory Reader 2

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The Video Game Theory Reader 2

The Video Game Theory Reader 2 by Perron, Bernard was published in 2009. It was officially published by Routledge and has the ISBN: 041596282x.


Book Title: The video game theory reader 2

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The video game theory reader 2

The video game theory reader 2 by Bernard Perron was published in 2008. It was officially published by Routledge and has the ISBN: 0203887662.


Book Title: Pixel Craft with Perler Beads

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Pixel Craft with Perler Beads

Pixel Craft with Perler Beads by Choly Knight was published in 20150701. It was officially published by Fox Chapel Publishing and has the ISBN: 1607654741.


Book Title: The NES Encyclopedia

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The NES Encyclopedia

The NES Encyclopedia by Chris Scullion was published in 20190330. It was officially published by Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors, LLC and has the ISBN: 1526737809.


Book Title: The Essential Guide To Flash Games: Building Interactive Entertainment With Actionscript

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The Essential Guide To Flash Games: Building Interactive Entertainment With Actionscript

The Essential Guide To Flash Games: Building Interactive Entertainment With Actionscript by Jeff Fulton, Steve Fulton was published in 2010. It was officially published by Friends Of Ed and has the ISBN: 1430226145.


Book Title: Everything About Dragon Nest Is Here – 43 Facts

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Everything About Dragon Nest Is Here - 43 Facts

Everything About Dragon Nest Is Here – 43 Facts by Leonard Guerra was published in 20150313. It was officially published by Emereo and has the ISBN: 1488834970.


Book Title: Real Games: What’s Legitimate and What’s Not in Contemporary Videogames (Playful Thinking)

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Real Games: What's Legitimate and What's Not in Contemporary Videogames (Playful Thinking)

Real Games: What’s Legitimate and What’s Not in Contemporary Videogames (Playful Thinking) by Consalvo, Mia, Paul, Christopher A. was published in 2019-10-01T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by The MIT Press and has the ISBN: 0262042606.

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