"With more than 100 million players around the world, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique design encourages players to use their creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to know about construction in Minecraft, including which materials to use in different situations and how to choose building locations"--

People have always played games. With the onset of the technological revolution in the 1970s and 1980s, games changed in a fundamental way. No longer were people moving pieces on a board by hand or writing out answers. They began experiencing games in a virtual world.

Learn about the history of video games, what designers do, and some examples of their work.

With advanced HD graphics, motion controls, and 3-D images, video games have come a long way since their earliest days. While these games are fun to play, making them is no simple process. Readers will see how large teams of specialized workers come together to design, plan, and program today's cutting edge video games.

"Survival is difficult in the perilous Nether and End dimensions, and you'll need to up your game if you want to make it back to the Overworld. The official Minecraft : Guide to the Nether & the End will teach you how to navigate the alien terrain, battle the native mobs and find rare blocks and items. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to survival in the Nether and the End"--Back cover.

"Discover the women behind the video games we love--from the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and companies they built--and how they changed the industry forever. From classic games like Centipede and Solitaire to popular modern games like Final Fantasy, Uncharted, and Halo, this book explores the work and history of 25 influential women in the video game industry and how their contributions ultimately built and transformed...

Providing exploded views, a step-by-step guide, and detailed instructions, this latest volume in the series shows readers how to design, build and create twenty new Minecraft mini-projects.

Based on the hugely popular game, this in-depth handbook to the world of Among Us allows readers to view secret mini-games, discover layered maps, and analyze strengths and weaknesses of a vast array of characters.

"Disney Infinity: Character Encyclopedia features all of your favorite Disney and Disney/Pixar characters from Disney's popular video game! Join Woody, Jack Sparrow, Lightning McQueen, Wreck-it Ralph, Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey, Sulley, Rapunzel, Anna and Elsa, and many more Disney and Disney/Pixar characters as they interact in the wonderful world of Disney Infinity. As readers discover more about each heroes' and villains' vehicles, gadgets, weapons,...

Explores the fascinating world of online gaming, including what kind of games there are available, the pros and cons of online gaming, and the future of gaming.