Sometimes it’s nice to put down the controller, make a steaming mug of cocoa and pick up a good book. If you are loath to leave the world of video games altogether, here are five incredible books about the gaming industry you should definitely read.
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There comes a moment in The Flame in the Flood when you recognise the game-within-a-game. Suddenly the decisions required to help protagonist Scout survive take on new levels of importance. This tale of adventure and survival from new outfit The Molasses Flood hides the harshness of the wild and knife-edge decision making behind a veneer of beautiful visuals and a soundtrack of rare quality.
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Wondershot is aimed squarely at the local multiplayer market, though, and here it’s very nearly a bullseye. In the right company and with the right attitude, Wondershot is a great way to spend some time with friends.
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The second screen experience. It’s been tackled a lot of different ways – extra missions through SmartGlass in Dead Rising 3, playing Mario Kart on the Wii U controller without even needing the TV on, or moving loot to and from the vault in Destiny using your smart phone. Here are some of our favourites (excluding the Xbox App, of course!)
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Farming’s about to get REAL. Real serious about Holmer, that is! The iconic agricultural brand hits Farming Simulator 15 on 10 March.
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Cobalt is an accomplished action platformer that’s stuffed full of ideas, eccentricities and excitement, with a story to engage your brain and action to test your reflexes.
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Ubisoft announces a Season Pass for Tom Clancy’s The Division – but should you lay down the cash?
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Everyone recognises that Xbox got it wrong at the 2013 Xbox One reveal, and misjudged their audience terribly. But they got our hobby’s digital future just right.
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In 2003, Neon became part of a console that lasted a decade and sold more than 80 million units worldwide. Explore the history.
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Stacey is the suave, sophisticated, worldly-wise figure of the team, always ready with a witty retort, fashionable pocket square, and Egyptian cotton handkerchief.
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