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1) Tron
Language
English
Description
A hacker is transported into a computer where he must fight for his life against the Master Control system. The hacker teams up with a bookkeeping program and his girlfriend to try to replace Master Control with Tron.
Language
English
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Description
"Master Builder Roblox: The Essential Guide" gives users an exciting introduction and jumpstart into the fascinating and dynamic world of Roblox, and helps guide kids toward a fun and fulfilling experience. Main topics include an introduction to the world, a tour of the coolest and most popular games within the game, a quick-start guide on how to build, and an overview of the Roblox Studio Tabs--the toolbox for building content in-game. Along with...
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Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Description
The incredible tale of a little game that shook the international gaming world--now with new material including a behind-the-scenes look at the sale to Microsoft. For this second edition, the story has been enriched with more Minecraft than ever--a new section describes Minecraft's sale to Microsoft, Notch's less than heartwarming last day in the office, and Mojang's final days of independence. His whole life, all Markus Persson wanted to do was create...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"The teenage phenoms behind the viral video game Tampon Run share the story of their experience at Girls Who Code and their rise to fame, plus a look at starts-ups, women in tech, and the power of coding. This book includes bonus content to help you get started coding." --
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Language
English
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Description
"You've got your dream job--making video games. You have a great project, great designs, and clever controls. One morning, you get a call from your producer. Turns out that wall-jumping trick won't work because the artists don't have time to design a separate animation just for the plumber to move that way. Also, your lead designer keeps micromanaging the programmers, which is driving them crazy. Your E3 demo is due in two weeks, and you know there's...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Roblox is full of exciting games that pit you against other worthy challengers. If you're heading into battle, you'd better come prepared. Get the official scoop on some of the most popular competitive games on Roblox, like the frantic vehicular shooter Tiny Tanks, the adrenaline-fuelled world of Speed Run 4, the military mayhem of Phantom Forces, and much more. Whether you're racing across gigantic obstacle courses, fighting a futuristic military...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Offers tips and tricks for more than forty adventures in Roblox, with interviews with the games' creators.
"From the Bloxy Award-winning Jailbreak and Lumber Tycoon 2 to the massively popular Heroes of Robloxia and Apocalypse Rising, this action-packed book gives you the official scoop on some of the most popular and critically acclaimed adventure games on Roblox. Each profile tells you everything you need to know, including a guide to gameplay,...
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Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Catch a kid looking down, and chances are they're focused on a screen, deciding on strategy, building cities, setting traps for monsters, sharing resources, and nurturing critical relationships. Over 90 percent of kids ages 2-17 play video games. In Video Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure , young readers learn why games are so compelling and what ancient games such as mancala have in common with modern games like Minecraft . Kids will even...
11) Video games
Author
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you are a hardcore gamer ready to master the latest game, a newbie to the world of Roblox, or a parent trying to find out more about it, this book is the essential guide to all things Roblox. You'll learn the basics and eventually discover the little-known secrets of exploring this user-generated online social gaming platform. Maximize your fun by learning how to: -Safely install and play Roblox on your PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Oculus, and...
Author
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Video games are not a revolution in art history, but an evolution. Whether the medium is paper or canvas or a computer screen the artist's challenge is to make something without depth seem like a window into a living, breathing world. Video game art is no different.
Author
Publisher
Mortimer Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"It's time to go pro! This independent and unofficial new Ultimate Roblox Handbook gives you the advanced skills to take your Roblox play to the next level. Roblox is promoted as a place to come and create adventures, play games, enjoy role play and learn with friends in a family-friendly environment. But even existing Roblox fans need an in-depth, accessible guide. For anyone who's looking for the next Roblox challenge, or wants to finally get to...
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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
If playing video games is so much fun, how much fun would it be to make them? Designing video games is a very demanding career, but it is also incredibly exhilarating. From the necessary education to the daily routines, take a detailed look inside what it takes to win as a video game designer.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This entertaining book introduces readers to basic computer game design. Content covers key game features including game assets, such as characters, obstacles, and tools. Readers also learn about the types of code used for different actions including keeping score and changing difficulty levels. They gain experience creating and modifying code for different design purposes. Additional activities such as storyboarding, character and platform development...
Author
Publisher
Yellow Ant
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive overview of the evolution of video games covering topics such as, "Atari revolution;" "rise of cartridge-based consoles;" American video game industry; international video game industry; "Apple Mac;" "Nintendo Entertainment System;" Sega video games; PlayStation video games; and "girl gaming."
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Publisher
RP Teens
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"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...
