Perfect stocking stuffer for those who wear big book shaped stockings.
Looking for something to do when you don’t feel like playing games? read Games are a good idea, and Limited Run Games has announced Press Run, a new book publisher that publishes for exactly that purpose.
Led by former gaming journalists Jeremy Parish (1Up Network, USgamer, IGN, Retronauts) and Jared Petty (IGN, Kinda Funny, Electronic Arts), Press Run publishes monthly books on video games and game-related topics. Starting today. As you can imagine, most of the books that have been announced now will be of interest to Nintendo gamers.
Famicom work 1987
Collector’s Edition, Paperback ($34.99), Hardcover ($39.99) – Available November 2022
Let’s take a big look at all the games that shipped for Nintendo’s 8-bit console in 1987. Everything you want to know about timeless classics like The Legend of Zelda, Punch-Out!!, Castlevania and more. Arcane titles such as Arkanoid and Sqoon. The definitive version of this essential passage in video game history!
virtual boy works
Paperback ($29.99) and Hardcover ($34.99) – Available Now
Revised second edition of the comprehensive Virtual Boy memoir. Includes detailed timelines, memoirs, and photos of every game published in the US and Japan for Nintendo’s least popular (but arguably most attractive!) system.
History of Sunsoft Vol. Stephen Gunther
Paperback ($19.99) and Hardcover ($34.99) – Available Now
An in-depth study of the history of Japanese publisher Sunsoft, one of the true sources of creativity in games. From its origins as a textile company to his breakout titles for arcades and NES, Sunsoft’s history is supported by extensive interviews and first-hand accounts from the people behind the company!
A variety of new books are added to these books monthly, including works by authors such as Kurt Kalata and Chris Kohler.
In the future, some books will be available as limited collector’s editions, but basic editions of all published books will remain available as long as there is demand.
In the meantime, if you happen to be nearby Portland Retro Expo You can meet and greet Jeremy Parish at booth #267 the weekend of October 14-16. Signing at his Limited Run Retail store in Apex, North Carolina on November 5th.
For more information and to order the Press Run book (including sample chapters), please visit: limitedrungames.com/collections/books.
