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Originally hailing from the United Kingdom, David left his role as a writer of numerous British video game magazines (including Mean Machines, Computer & Video Games, and the Official Nintendo and Sega Saturn magazines) and a bohemian lifestyle on a dry-docked German fishing trawler to work on the infamous GameFan magazine in 1996. David helped to launch the fledgling GameFan Books and helped form Gamers' Republic in 1998, authoring many strategy guides for Millennium Publications, including The Official Metal Gear Solid Mission Handbook. After launching the wildly unsuccessful incite Video Gaming and Gamers.com, David found his calling, and began authoring guides... Read More
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Halo 3 ODST
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2009
Price: $24.99
* Move Out Soldier - Complete coverage of the single player missions. With labeled maps for New Mombassa and tactics included for the Legendary level of difficulty.
* Team Up - Intense Firefight Co-Op strategy to ensure you and your squadmates survive. With input from the actual developers and testers to... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2009
Price: $24.99
* Move Out Soldier - Complete coverage of the single player missions. With labeled maps for New Mombassa and tactics included for the Legendary level of difficulty.
* Team Up - Intense Firefight Co-Op strategy to ensure you and your squadmates survive. With input from the actual developers and testers to... Read more >
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Left 4 Dead 2
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: November 17, 2009
Price: $19.99
• Step-by-step walkthrough of each campaign with expert strategies to eliminate the infected!
• Detailed maps to get you and the other survivors to your objectives, along with locations of ammo caches and first aid kits!
• Extensive coverage of additional Co-Operative and Versus campaigns.
• Breakdown of movement, ranged weapons, melee and healing!
&bull... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: November 17, 2009
Price: $19.99
• Step-by-step walkthrough of each campaign with expert strategies to eliminate the infected!
• Detailed maps to get you and the other survivors to your objectives, along with locations of ammo caches and first aid kits!
• Extensive coverage of additional Co-Operative and Versus campaigns.
• Breakdown of movement, ranged weapons, melee and healing!
&bull... Read more >
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Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition
Format: Trade Paperback, 752 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $26.99
• This staggeringly complete guide is 752 pages stuffed with all the information you'll need to survive and thrive in Fallout 3.
• Covers the entire main game and all five Add-On games: Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Broken Steel, Point Lookout, and Mothership Zeta.
• Your Essential Wasteland Companion: walkthroughs and over... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 752 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $26.99
• This staggeringly complete guide is 752 pages stuffed with all the information you'll need to survive and thrive in Fallout 3.
• Covers the entire main game and all five Add-On games: Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Broken Steel, Point Lookout, and Mothership Zeta.
• Your Essential Wasteland Companion: walkthroughs and over... Read more >
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Fallout 3 Game of the Year Collector's Edition
Format: Hardcover, 752 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $34.99
• Limited Edition! Every book uniquely numbered!
• This staggeringly complete guide is 752 pages stuffed with all the information you'll need to survive and thrive in Fallout 3.
• Covers the entire main game and all five Add-On games: Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Broken Steel, Point Lookout, and Mothership Zeta.
• Over 200... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 752 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $34.99
• Limited Edition! Every book uniquely numbered!
• This staggeringly complete guide is 752 pages stuffed with all the information you'll need to survive and thrive in Fallout 3.
• Covers the entire main game and all five Add-On games: Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Broken Steel, Point Lookout, and Mothership Zeta.
• Over 200... Read more >
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Mario Kart (Wii)
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Full-color, 100% accurate course maps showing the world's fastest Ghost times and racing lines!
•All game modes exposed, including crucial tactics on drifts, drafts, mini-turbos, and when to wheelie!
•Complete coverage of Grand Prix, Time Trial, Versus, Mirror, Battle, and Online Modes!
•From unlocking the True Ending to tactics for scoring three-star ratings on... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Full-color, 100% accurate course maps showing the world's fastest Ghost times and racing lines!
•All game modes exposed, including crucial tactics on drifts, drafts, mini-turbos, and when to wheelie!
•Complete coverage of Grand Prix, Time Trial, Versus, Mirror, Battle, and Online Modes!
•From unlocking the True Ending to tactics for scoring three-star ratings on... Read more >
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Fallout 3 Collector's Edition
Format: Hardcover, 496 pages
On Sale: October 28, 2008
Price: $34.99
• Exclusive Collector's Edition content! Get a view behind the scenes into the creation of the most anticipated game of the year.
• Giant map poster to guide you through the Wasteland.
• Rugged Hardcover edition for extra survivability.
• Every major ammo and health cache, Bobblehead, Skill Book, Unique Weapon... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 496 pages
On Sale: October 28, 2008
Price: $34.99
• Exclusive Collector's Edition content! Get a view behind the scenes into the creation of the most anticipated game of the year.
• Giant map poster to guide you through the Wasteland.
• Rugged Hardcover edition for extra survivability.
• Every major ammo and health cache, Bobblehead, Skill Book, Unique Weapon... Read more >
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Assassin's Creed
Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $19.99
• Setting information, faction descriptions, and history breakdowns.
• Detailed memory block walkthroughs describing traffic, security, controlling factions, view points and side-quests.
• Tips for completing all 44 of the XBox 360 Achievements.
• Locations of all flags, targets, and templar locations for all areas of the game.
• Advice on the utilization of certain... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $19.99
• Setting information, faction descriptions, and history breakdowns.
• Detailed memory block walkthroughs describing traffic, security, controlling factions, view points and side-quests.
• Tips for completing all 44 of the XBox 360 Achievements.
• Locations of all flags, targets, and templar locations for all areas of the game.
• Advice on the utilization of certain... Read more >
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Spore Limited Edition Bundle
Format: Trade Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: September 7, 2008
Price: $34.99
The Evolution Includes:
•Concept art sketches from every stage of the game.
•Exclusive introduction from Will Wright.
•Hear it from the Spore team in their own words!
•Lost levels, designer tools, hilarious anecdotes, and more behind-the-scene glimpses than you can shake a flagella at!
The Official Game Guide Includes:
•Exclusive Spore poster and comic!
•Make cool creatures... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: September 7, 2008
Price: $34.99
The Evolution Includes:
•Concept art sketches from every stage of the game.
•Exclusive introduction from Will Wright.
•Hear it from the Spore team in their own words!
•Lost levels, designer tools, hilarious anecdotes, and more behind-the-scene glimpses than you can shake a flagella at!
The Official Game Guide Includes:
•Exclusive Spore poster and comic!
•Make cool creatures... Read more >
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Format: Trade Paperback, 432 pages
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $14.99
* Every item is covered in Prima's Guide - Every single collectable item and Rupee location in the entire game world revealed.
* Premier Maps - Exclusive maps for every Dungeon in the game Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 432 pages
On Sale: November 4, 2008
Price: $14.99
* Every item is covered in Prima's Guide - Every single collectable item and Rupee location in the entire game world revealed.
* Premier Maps - Exclusive maps for every Dungeon in the game Read more >
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Prototype
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: June 9, 2009
Price: $24.99
Building the ULTIMATE PROTOTYPE
This isn't your usual sandbox game: The Prototype himself has DOZENS of incredibly useful ATTACKS, MANEUVERS, and ABILITIES he accrues by earning EVOLUTION POINTS throughout the adventure. Naturally, the guide provides not only a complete list of how many Evolution Points different aspects of the game (enemies, completing... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: June 9, 2009
Price: $24.99
Building the ULTIMATE PROTOTYPE
This isn't your usual sandbox game: The Prototype himself has DOZENS of incredibly useful ATTACKS, MANEUVERS, and ABILITIES he accrues by earning EVOLUTION POINTS throughout the adventure. Naturally, the guide provides not only a complete list of how many Evolution Points different aspects of the game (enemies, completing... Read more >
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Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Collector's Edition (Revised)
Format: Trade Paperback, 448 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $29.99
* Collector's Edition Hardcover - A collector quality book with gold foil stamped hardcover with leather-like look and feel plus gilded pages!.
* New Content! - Sixteen pages of new content have been added. Full Legendary Checklists for quick ref of all collectibles.
* Cloth Overworld Map - A collectible poster map of... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 448 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $29.99
* Collector's Edition Hardcover - A collector quality book with gold foil stamped hardcover with leather-like look and feel plus gilded pages!.
* New Content! - Sixteen pages of new content have been added. Full Legendary Checklists for quick ref of all collectibles.
* Cloth Overworld Map - A collectible poster map of... Read more >
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Spore
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: September 7, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Exclusive Spore poster and comic!
•Make cool creatures, fantastical buildings, and strange vehicles with our expert modeling tips.
•Follow the evolution of our Spore from single-celled Lumpy to Space RangerVonClumpy!
•Full catalog of creator parts, complete with stats and tips for use.
•Super abilities, achievements, and enough detail to please any evolved tool user. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: September 7, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Exclusive Spore poster and comic!
•Make cool creatures, fantastical buildings, and strange vehicles with our expert modeling tips.
•Follow the evolution of our Spore from single-celled Lumpy to Space RangerVonClumpy!
•Full catalog of creator parts, complete with stats and tips for use.
•Super abilities, achievements, and enough detail to please any evolved tool user. Read more >
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Assassin's Creed Limited Edition Art Book
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $24.99
Making-of art book: Beautiful artwork and renders reveal the dawning of Altaïr.
Interviews: Revealing interviews with Jade Raymond and key members of every team.
Lithograph: A high-quality lithograph of a stunning rendered scene.
High-quality Packaging: Hadcover package with stunning artwork from the team on the cover.
Clean box art: Prima's one-sheet will fall away... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $24.99
Making-of art book: Beautiful artwork and renders reveal the dawning of Altaïr.
Interviews: Revealing interviews with Jade Raymond and key members of every team.
Lithograph: A high-quality lithograph of a stunning rendered scene.
High-quality Packaging: Hadcover package with stunning artwork from the team on the cover.
Clean box art: Prima's one-sheet will fall away... Read more >
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Pikmin
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: March 9, 2009
Price: $16.99
* Full details on your Pikmin helpers. What each color can do, what the buds on their heads mean, how to cultivate them, and how to order them to complete tasks.
* Maps and charts for every area show all Rocket Parts, obstacles, and the best paths to take. Know where you're... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: March 9, 2009
Price: $16.99
* Full details on your Pikmin helpers. What each color can do, what the buds on their heads mean, how to cultivate them, and how to order them to complete tasks.
* Maps and charts for every area show all Rocket Parts, obstacles, and the best paths to take. Know where you're... Read more >
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Fallout 3 Game Add-On Pack - Broken Steel and Point Lookout
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: August 25, 2009
Price: $19.99
• Complete walkthroughs of all Broken Steel and Point Lookout Quests.
• Images, locations, and bios of every single new character you might encounter.
• Detailed maps of all the new areas, plus changes to the Capital Wasteland once the Aqua Pura starts to flow.
• Information on all the newly available Perks, Armor... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: August 25, 2009
Price: $19.99
• Complete walkthroughs of all Broken Steel and Point Lookout Quests.
• Images, locations, and bios of every single new character you might encounter.
• Detailed maps of all the new areas, plus changes to the Capital Wasteland once the Aqua Pura starts to flow.
• Information on all the newly available Perks, Armor... Read more >
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Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords - DVD Enhanced
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: December 21, 2004
Price: $24.99
You are the Republic's only hope . . . or biggest threat.
Exclusive DVD packed with special features (not included in the regular game guide or eguide):
·See exactly how to get through the most difficult parts of the game with exclusive gameplay video footage!
·The hidden prestige classes: incredible footage... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: December 21, 2004
Price: $24.99
You are the Republic's only hope . . . or biggest threat.
Exclusive DVD packed with special features (not included in the regular game guide or eguide):
·See exactly how to get through the most difficult parts of the game with exclusive gameplay video footage!
·The hidden prestige classes: incredible footage... Read more >
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Lara Croft Tomb Raider Anniversary (360 & PS2)
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2007
Price: $19.99
• Huge pull-out poster of Lara Croft
• Detailed walkthroughs for every puzzle and enemy encounter
• Every unlockable, secret weapon, and outfit revealed
• Maps for every tomb, crypt, ancient city, and catacomb Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2007
Price: $19.99
• Huge pull-out poster of Lara Croft
• Detailed walkthroughs for every puzzle and enemy encounter
• Every unlockable, secret weapon, and outfit revealed
• Maps for every tomb, crypt, ancient city, and catacomb Read more >
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Jade Empire - DVD Enhanced
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: April 19, 2005
Price: $24.99
Join a battle of mythical proportions.
·Covers all 6 main characters and 12 allies, plus villains and colleagues
·Maps for every area reveal shrines, containers, and key locations
·Advanced training for the Martial, Weapon, Support, Transformation, and Magic fighting styles
·Comprehensive walkthroughs for each chapter, including every quest
·Follow the lofty... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: April 19, 2005
Price: $24.99
Join a battle of mythical proportions.
·Covers all 6 main characters and 12 allies, plus villains and colleagues
·Maps for every area reveal shrines, containers, and key locations
·Advanced training for the Martial, Weapon, Support, Transformation, and Magic fighting styles
·Comprehensive walkthroughs for each chapter, including every quest
·Follow the lofty... Read more >
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Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary (Wii)
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $19.99
Two Big Guns and Prima Strategy: A Girl's Best Friends:
•Detailed walkthroughs for every puzzle and enemy encounter
•Every unlockable, secret weapon, rubbing, and outfit revealed
•Maps for every tomb, crypt, ancient city, and catacomb
•Learn the secrets of the focused attack Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $19.99
Two Big Guns and Prima Strategy: A Girl's Best Friends:
•Detailed walkthroughs for every puzzle and enemy encounter
•Every unlockable, secret weapon, rubbing, and outfit revealed
•Maps for every tomb, crypt, ancient city, and catacomb
•Learn the secrets of the focused attack Read more >
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Crysis
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $19.99
•Detailed strategies on when and where to utilize your Nanosuit abilities, weapon augmentations, vehicles, and more.
•In-depth information on every single weapon, including rates of fire and damage criteria for both single- and multiplayer.
•Incredibly deep tactics covering every single-player campaign checkpoint, area, and combat from multiple angles.
•Full multiplayer strategies, including detailed overviews... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $19.99
•Detailed strategies on when and where to utilize your Nanosuit abilities, weapon augmentations, vehicles, and more.
•In-depth information on every single weapon, including rates of fire and damage criteria for both single- and multiplayer.
•Incredibly deep tactics covering every single-player campaign checkpoint, area, and combat from multiple angles.
•Full multiplayer strategies, including detailed overviews... Read more >
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Burnout Revenge
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: September 16, 2005
Price: $16.99
Revenge is sweet
·Complete strategies for the all-new Crash Mode
·Details on how to get Gold and Perfect ratings on over 150 Events
·All 77+ vehicles revealed, along with details on the best ones to use
·Special "Criterion Challenges" listing the best times, scores, and cash acquired by the developers
·Complete... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: September 16, 2005
Price: $16.99
Revenge is sweet
·Complete strategies for the all-new Crash Mode
·Details on how to get Gold and Perfect ratings on over 150 Events
·All 77+ vehicles revealed, along with details on the best ones to use
·Special "Criterion Challenges" listing the best times, scores, and cash acquired by the developers
·Complete... Read more >
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Sonic and the Secret Rings
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: February 20, 2007
Price: $19.99
The secrets of the Rings are now in your hands….
• Comprehensive tactics for all Missions, including how to claim Gold Medals on every stage!
• All Fire Souls located!
• All Skills showcased, and tactics for each one provided.
• Complete revelations, including hidden secret character locations!
• Learn which Skills help you the most... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: February 20, 2007
Price: $19.99
The secrets of the Rings are now in your hands….
• Comprehensive tactics for all Missions, including how to claim Gold Medals on every stage!
• All Fire Souls located!
• All Skills showcased, and tactics for each one provided.
• Complete revelations, including hidden secret character locations!
• Learn which Skills help you the most... Read more >
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Video Game Careers
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: April 28, 2008
Price: $19.95
"If you've ever thought of making games professionally, and you want to stick a toe in the water, if you want to see how games get made, I can't think of a better way than this." —David Perry, Game Industry Guru
You want to get a job in video games. And so... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: April 28, 2008
Price: $19.95
"If you've ever thought of making games professionally, and you want to stick a toe in the water, if you want to see how games get made, I can't think of a better way than this." —David Perry, Game Industry Guru
You want to get a job in video games. And so... Read more >
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Burnout Paradise
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Learn how to access the complete car collection, including the fabled gold and platinum cars!
•Every single shortcut, off-road area, and secret playground shown!
•Meticulously detailed tour of Burnout™ Paradise, showing every smash, billboard, and super jump!
•Dominate online with killer tactics on all 350 Freeburn Challenges!
•All 60 PLAYSTATION® 3 Awards and 50 Achievements... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Learn how to access the complete car collection, including the fabled gold and platinum cars!
•Every single shortcut, off-road area, and secret playground shown!
•Meticulously detailed tour of Burnout™ Paradise, showing every smash, billboard, and super jump!
•Dominate online with killer tactics on all 350 Freeburn Challenges!
•All 60 PLAYSTATION® 3 Awards and 50 Achievements... Read more >
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Medal of Honor: European Assault
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: June 14, 2005
Price: $16.99
The battle you never knew . . . in the war you thought you did.
·Strategies for every objective, including multiple ways to achieve victory
·Labeled maps for all single- and multiplayer areas
·Every weapon detailed
·Multiplayer combat tips, sniping points, weapon deployments, and vantage points detailed
·How to get every... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: June 14, 2005
Price: $16.99
The battle you never knew . . . in the war you thought you did.
·Strategies for every objective, including multiple ways to achieve victory
·Labeled maps for all single- and multiplayer areas
·Every weapon detailed
·Multiplayer combat tips, sniping points, weapon deployments, and vantage points detailed
·How to get every... Read more >
