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author spotlight
Stephen Stratton has worked on more than 30 projects in his five years of writing strategy guides for Prima. His repertoire of mastered games includes Counter-Strike: Condition Zero, Rome: Total War, Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Super Mario Sunshine, Hitman: Contracts, and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.
Steve is a lifelong video gamer who attended the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. In addition to his Prima Games guides, he also held a staff position with Computec Media and managed the strategy section of their incite.com video game website.
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Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: January 21, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Comprehensive training chapter teaches the fine art of waging Advance Wars!
•Rating system revealed!
•Complete unit stats and strategies: don’t enter the fray without them!
•Battlefield maps that cut through the fog, revealing all hidden enemy positions!
•Winning strategies for all 64 Campaign missions and trials. Smash your foes with ease!
•Checklists for all 270 History... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: January 21, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Comprehensive training chapter teaches the fine art of waging Advance Wars!
•Rating system revealed!
•Complete unit stats and strategies: don’t enter the fray without them!
•Battlefield maps that cut through the fog, revealing all hidden enemy positions!
•Winning strategies for all 64 Campaign missions and trials. Smash your foes with ease!
•Checklists for all 270 History... Read more >
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Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Collector's Edition
Format: Hardcover, 336 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2007
Price: $29.99
• Hardcover Collector's Edition: Exclusive cover, a matched set with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Collector's Edition guide!
• Maps: Maps of all regions.
• All heart pieces revealed: Every heart piece location.
• Exclusive poster: Large pullout poster, double-sided with Zelda art and map art.
• Extra Booklet: Exclusive to the Collector's Edition... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 336 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2007
Price: $29.99
• Hardcover Collector's Edition: Exclusive cover, a matched set with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Collector's Edition guide!
• Maps: Maps of all regions.
• All heart pieces revealed: Every heart piece location.
• Exclusive poster: Large pullout poster, double-sided with Zelda art and map art.
• Extra Booklet: Exclusive to the Collector's Edition... 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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Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: June 9, 2009
Price: $19.99
Adventurer’s Handbook – As you might expect, Indy’s all-new adventure on the Wii and PS2 brims with white-knuckle excitement, surprise twists, and grave danger. But fear not, true adventurer: Prima’s guide truly is the “holy grail” of Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings strategy, providing over 70 pages of detailed... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: June 9, 2009
Price: $19.99
Adventurer’s Handbook – As you might expect, Indy’s all-new adventure on the Wii and PS2 brims with white-knuckle excitement, surprise twists, and grave danger. But fear not, true adventurer: Prima’s guide truly is the “holy grail” of Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings strategy, providing over 70 pages of detailed... Read more >
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Mass Effect
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2007
Price: $19.99
To get the full effect, you need this guide
•Full mission & optional assignment walkthroughs
•Massive galactic codex section for all the background you could want
•All Achievements and how to get them
•Mass Effect warfare secrets revealed Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 288 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2007
Price: $19.99
To get the full effect, you need this guide
•Full mission & optional assignment walkthroughs
•Massive galactic codex section for all the background you could want
•All Achievements and how to get them
•Mass Effect warfare secrets revealed 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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Wario Land Shake It!
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Secret maps unearthed!
•Bonus stages exposed!
•Stage maps reveal all hidden treasures, diamonds, and coin bags—you won't miss a thing!
•Winning boss fight tactics, including tips for clearing their missions.
•Pillage every level and clear their challenges with ease using our step-by-step walkthrough. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2008
Price: $19.99
•Secret maps unearthed!
•Bonus stages exposed!
•Stage maps reveal all hidden treasures, diamonds, and coin bags—you won't miss a thing!
•Winning boss fight tactics, including tips for clearing their missions.
•Pillage every level and clear their challenges with ease using our step-by-step walkthrough. Read more >
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Chaotic
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: August 5, 2008
Price: $19.99
• Exclusive Raimusa Card inside!
• Every Chaotic card revealed!
• Quick-reference tables help you find the perfect cards for your decks—fast!
• Strategies and sample decks galore—raise unstoppable armies with any Tribe!
• Discipline and Energy stat ranges for all Creature Cards revealed! Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: August 5, 2008
Price: $19.99
• Exclusive Raimusa Card inside!
• Every Chaotic card revealed!
• Quick-reference tables help you find the perfect cards for your decks—fast!
• Strategies and sample decks galore—raise unstoppable armies with any Tribe!
• Discipline and Energy stat ranges for all Creature Cards revealed! Read more >
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Catalog
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: July 19, 2005
Price: $14.99
Gotta duel? Gotta have this guide!
·Complete stats for every card—over 2,000 cards total!
·Details on all starter decks, boosters, and promo cards, including the all-new GX cards!
·Find cards fast with the alphabetical card index
·Full set of official rules includes tips on preparing for duels, game card types, gameplay... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: July 19, 2005
Price: $14.99
Gotta duel? Gotta have this guide!
·Complete stats for every card—over 2,000 cards total!
·Details on all starter decks, boosters, and promo cards, including the all-new GX cards!
·Find cards fast with the alphabetical card index
·Full set of official rules includes tips on preparing for duels, game card types, gameplay... Read more >
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Command and Conquer Red Alert 3
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2008
Price: $19.99
•In-depth faction stats and descriptions reveal health, attacks, damage, and defensive values for all units and structures, with data on unit special abilities
•Comprehensive control scheme analysis teaches the fundamentals of commanding forces with speed and mastery on both PC and Xbox 360
•Step-by-step walkthroughs for all 27 Campaign missions, complete with labeled... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: October 27, 2008
Price: $19.99
•In-depth faction stats and descriptions reveal health, attacks, damage, and defensive values for all units and structures, with data on unit special abilities
•Comprehensive control scheme analysis teaches the fundamentals of commanding forces with speed and mastery on both PC and Xbox 360
•Step-by-step walkthroughs for all 27 Campaign missions, complete with labeled... Read more >
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Bionic Commando
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: May 19, 2009
Price: $19.99
· Bionically-Enhanced Training – It’s been ages since Spencer last took up his bionic arm – long enough that our hero has forgotten more about being a Bionic Commando than most operatives will ever know. Fortunately, Prima’s in-depth training section (pg. 6-13) breaks down all of Spencer’s most basic and advanced... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: May 19, 2009
Price: $19.99
· Bionically-Enhanced Training – It’s been ages since Spencer last took up his bionic arm – long enough that our hero has forgotten more about being a Bionic Commando than most operatives will ever know. Fortunately, Prima’s in-depth training section (pg. 6-13) breaks down all of Spencer’s most basic and advanced... Read more >
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Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: March 27, 2007
Price: $19.99
Easy to use hotkey pullout card to enhance your gameplay
Comprehensive faction descriptions reveal health, armor, and damage ratings for all units and structures
In-depth control scheme analysis shows how to command your forces with expert-level speed and efficiency
Dedicated multiplayer section provides winning strategies for each faction, including brutal cross-faction tactics for co-op... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: March 27, 2007
Price: $19.99
Easy to use hotkey pullout card to enhance your gameplay
Comprehensive faction descriptions reveal health, armor, and damage ratings for all units and structures
In-depth control scheme analysis shows how to command your forces with expert-level speed and efficiency
Dedicated multiplayer section provides winning strategies for each faction, including brutal cross-faction tactics for co-op... Read more >
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Jak X: Combat Racing (with DVD)
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: November 1, 2005
Price: $19.99
Are you dying to win?
·Exclusive maps for every racing course & combat arena
·Map waypoints teach you the best racing line for each course
·Essential tips and strategies for every event
·Secret "Turbo Start" revealed–being each race with a full Trubo Meter!
·Details on every item awarded in Adventure Mode including all unlockables!
·Race like a... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: November 1, 2005
Price: $19.99
Are you dying to win?
·Exclusive maps for every racing course & combat arena
·Map waypoints teach you the best racing line for each course
·Essential tips and strategies for every event
·Secret "Turbo Start" revealed–being each race with a full Trubo Meter!
·Details on every item awarded in Adventure Mode including all unlockables!
·Race like a... Read more >
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Test Drive Unlimited
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: September 5, 2006
Price: $16.99
There's a new definition for "Fast Lane". . . .
·Strategy for all single- and multiplayer challenges
·Every secret and unlockable
·Detailed stats for every car, motorcycle, and upgrade in the game
·Pull-out poster map of Oahu*
·All key locations revealed
* Poster Map is for print guide only. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: September 5, 2006
Price: $16.99
There's a new definition for "Fast Lane". . . .
·Strategy for all single- and multiplayer challenges
·Every secret and unlockable
·Detailed stats for every car, motorcycle, and upgrade in the game
·Pull-out poster map of Oahu*
·All key locations revealed
* Poster Map is for print guide only. Read more >
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Super Dragon Ball Z
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: July 18, 2006
Price: $16.99
A Handbook by Champions for Champions
·Defeat the toughest opponents using detailed character strength and weakness tutorials
·Illustrated moves list, combos, and energy techniques for every character
·Master each character's skill tree with tester tips from Atari
·Learn to unlock all secret characters, costumes, and stages Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: July 18, 2006
Price: $16.99
A Handbook by Champions for Champions
·Defeat the toughest opponents using detailed character strength and weakness tutorials
·Illustrated moves list, combos, and energy techniques for every character
·Master each character's skill tree with tester tips from Atari
·Learn to unlock all secret characters, costumes, and stages Read more >
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler
Format: Trade Paperback, 120 pages
On Sale: November 2, 2004
Price: $14.99
Make the dice work for you!
·Complete card list chapter details all 800 Monster Cards
·Reveals all 8 characters' Decks, unique super powers, unlockable Linkage Maps, and their best attacking/defending monsters
·Creep's Deck revealed
·In-depth descriptions of the innovative Linkage Map system and each map's Special Zones
·Introductory section filled with... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 120 pages
On Sale: November 2, 2004
Price: $14.99
Make the dice work for you!
·Complete card list chapter details all 800 Monster Cards
·Reveals all 8 characters' Decks, unique super powers, unlockable Linkage Maps, and their best attacking/defending monsters
·Creep's Deck revealed
·In-depth descriptions of the innovative Linkage Map system and each map's Special Zones
·Introductory section filled with... Read more >
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The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: December 7, 2009
Price: $19.99
• Maps: Maps of all regions to help you guide Link to his new adventures.
• Puzzle Solving: Solutions to all puzzles to help you succeed.
• All heart pieces revealed: Every heart piece will be detailed so you won't miss a single one.
• Weapon details: A rundown of every weapon's abilities, where... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: December 7, 2009
Price: $19.99
• Maps: Maps of all regions to help you guide Link to his new adventures.
• Puzzle Solving: Solutions to all puzzles to help you succeed.
• All heart pieces revealed: Every heart piece will be detailed so you won't miss a single one.
• Weapon details: A rundown of every weapon's abilities, where... Read more >
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The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Collector's Edition
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: December 7, 2009
Price: $29.99
• Maps: Maps of all regions to help you guide Link to his new adventures.
• Puzzle Solving: Solutions to all puzzles to help you succeed.
• All heart pieces revealed: Every heart piece will be detailed so you won't miss a single one.
• Weapon details: A rundown of every weapon's abilities, where... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: December 7, 2009
Price: $29.99
• Maps: Maps of all regions to help you guide Link to his new adventures.
• Puzzle Solving: Solutions to all puzzles to help you succeed.
• All heart pieces revealed: Every heart piece will be detailed so you won't miss a single one.
• Weapon details: A rundown of every weapon's abilities, where... Read more >
Red Ninja: End of Honor (eGuide)
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: March 29, 2005
Price: $9.99
Red Ninja: End of Honor
Wired for Vengeance
• Maps detailing item locations and guard patrol routes
• Expert enemy and boss strategies
• Step-by-step walkthrough
• Weapon and item uses and benefits detailed
• Stealthy tips for completing each area without missing a thing Read more >
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: March 29, 2005
Price: $9.99
Red Ninja: End of Honor
Wired for Vengeance
• Maps detailing item locations and guard patrol routes
• Expert enemy and boss strategies
• Step-by-step walkthrough
• Weapon and item uses and benefits detailed
• Stealthy tips for completing each area without missing a thing Read more >
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly (eGuide)
Format: eBook, 112 pages
On Sale: May 28, 2004
Price: $9.99
Fight fire with fire!
·Complete step-by-step walkthrough for all levels
·Descriptions and strategies to defeat Spyro's enemies
·Lists all items and objects and where to find them
·Tips and strategies for all 16 minigames
·Includes Gem finding secret
·Handy Dragonfly checklist
·Locations of all four Dragon Runes
·Detailed descriptions of Spyro's... Read more >
Format: eBook, 112 pages
On Sale: May 28, 2004
Price: $9.99
Fight fire with fire!
·Complete step-by-step walkthrough for all levels
·Descriptions and strategies to defeat Spyro's enemies
·Lists all items and objects and where to find them
·Tips and strategies for all 16 minigames
·Includes Gem finding secret
·Handy Dragonfly checklist
·Locations of all four Dragon Runes
·Detailed descriptions of Spyro's... Read more >
Hitman: Contracts (eGuide)
Format: eBook, 144 pages
On Sale: July 16, 2004
Price: $9.99
Anyone can kill . . . but can you make the perfect hit?
·Expert strategies on the fastest, safest, and most efficient ways to score hits
·Complete details on how to receive the Silent Assassin rating in each mission
·Detailed maps of every area
·Statistics for all lethal weapons in your... Read more >
Format: eBook, 144 pages
On Sale: July 16, 2004
Price: $9.99
Anyone can kill . . . but can you make the perfect hit?
·Expert strategies on the fastest, safest, and most efficient ways to score hits
·Complete details on how to receive the Silent Assassin rating in each mission
·Detailed maps of every area
·Statistics for all lethal weapons in your... Read more >
Rome: Total War (eGuide)
Format: eBook, 240 pages
On Sale: September 7, 2004
Price: $9.99
"Great empires are not maintained by timidity" - Tacitus
·Valuable unit and structure statistics for all factions
·Battlefield tips and strategies
·Imperial Campaign tips and strategies
·Fully-labeled Campaign Map
·Winning tips and strategies for Historical Battles
From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more >
Format: eBook, 240 pages
On Sale: September 7, 2004
Price: $9.99
"Great empires are not maintained by timidity" - Tacitus
·Valuable unit and structure statistics for all factions
·Battlefield tips and strategies
·Imperial Campaign tips and strategies
·Fully-labeled Campaign Map
·Winning tips and strategies for Historical Battles
From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more >
Jak X: Combat Racing (eGuide)
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: October 28, 2005
Price: $12.99
Are you dying to win?
·Exclusive maps for every racing course & combat arena
·Map waypoints teach you the best racing line for each course
·Essential tips and strategies for every event
·Secret "Turbo Start" revealed–being each race with a full Trubo Meter!
·Details on every item awarded in Adventure Mode including all unlockables!
·Race like a... Read more >
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: October 28, 2005
Price: $12.99
Are you dying to win?
·Exclusive maps for every racing course & combat arena
·Map waypoints teach you the best racing line for each course
·Essential tips and strategies for every event
·Secret "Turbo Start" revealed–being each race with a full Trubo Meter!
·Details on every item awarded in Adventure Mode including all unlockables!
·Race like a... Read more >
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars (eGuide)
Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: March 16, 2007
Price: $12.99
Easy to use hotkey pullout card to enhance your gameplay
Comprehensive faction descriptions reveal health, armor, and damage ratings for all units and structures
In-depth control scheme analysis shows how to command your forces with expert-level speed and efficiency
Dedicated multiplayer section provides winning strategies for each faction, including brutal cross-faction tactics for co-op... Read more >
Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: March 16, 2007
Price: $12.99
Easy to use hotkey pullout card to enhance your gameplay
Comprehensive faction descriptions reveal health, armor, and damage ratings for all units and structures
In-depth control scheme analysis shows how to command your forces with expert-level speed and efficiency
Dedicated multiplayer section provides winning strategies for each faction, including brutal cross-faction tactics for co-op... Read more >
Half-Life 2: The Orange Box (eGuide)
Format: eBook, 352 pages
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $16.99
•Complete strategy for Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.
•Half-Life 2: Enhanced biographies and enemy information showcasing all the new entities!
•G-Man locations, hidden item stashes, and more revealed!
•Portal: Tactics for every single level, with incredible, mind-bending shortcuts from the development team!
•Team Fortress 2... Read more >
Format: eBook, 352 pages
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $16.99
•Complete strategy for Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.
•Half-Life 2: Enhanced biographies and enemy information showcasing all the new entities!
•G-Man locations, hidden item stashes, and more revealed!
•Portal: Tactics for every single level, with incredible, mind-bending shortcuts from the development team!
•Team Fortress 2... Read more >
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