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Books

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Guinness World Records 2008: Gamer's Edition See WorldCat link

Listing of record-breaking game figures and information from early video games to the end of 2007.
Book has an index of games, people, companies, etc. so feel free to ask about a specific game.

Guinness World Records 2009: Gamer's Edition See WorldCat link

Listing of record-breaking game figures and information from early video games to the end of 2008. More of a supplemental update to the previous edition, with some extra features.
Book has an index of games, people, companies, etc. so feel free to ask about a specific game.

Ultimate History of Video Games See WorldCat link

In depth history of video games and the industry.
Book has an index of games, people, companies, etc. so feel free to ask about a specific game.

Game Over: How Nintendo Zapped an American Industry, Captured Your Dollars, and Enslaved Your Children See WorldCat link

History of Nintendo and its dominance of the video game industry.
Book has an index of games, people, companies, etc. so feel free to ask about a specific game.

The Art of Game Worlds See WorldCat link

Description and study of video game graphics and their creation. Developer interviews included.
Book has an index of games, people, companies, etc. so feel free to ask about a specific game.

Arcade Fever: The Fan's Guide to The Golden Age of Video Games See WorldCat link

Descriptions and commentary about numerous arcade games.
Book has an index of games, people, companies, etc. so feel free to ask about a specific game.

Japanese Game Graphics: Behind the Scenes of Your Favorite Games See WorldCat link

A behind-the-scenes look at the development of games. Focuses on the development of the graphical design and the graphics themselves. Developer interviews included.
Book has an index of games, so feel free to ask about a specific game.

Official Price Guide to Classic Video Games See WorldCat link

Overview of video games (consoles, arcades, and handhelds) from the 70s to mid-80s. Includes price listing of various items and information about collecting.
Book has an index of games, people, companies, etc. so feel free to ask about a specific game.

Instruction manuals

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Strategy guides

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Online

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These are webpages that have good or obscure information that I don't have time to go through, but don't want to loss track of.