Summary: Expert gamer Tomozaki Fumiya doesn't exactly fit in, but he wishes he did. With no written rules for success and gameplay that doesn't work in his favor, the real world seems impossible for someone like him. But, like any noob, all he needs are some strategies and a seasoned player like Aoi Hinami to help him. Hopefully, with her guidance, Tomozaki will gain the experience he needs.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Anime, Call number: BLU-RAY ANIME BOTBitt, Nate
Summary: Best friends Travis and Journey love going to Arcade World, a mysterious arcade filled with video games no one has ever heard of, and with new friend Devonte they must figure out how to handle the giant robot invasion.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 BITNadatani, Wataru
Summary: "A dedicated gamer, Riko discovers what it's like living with a cat--and she 'levels up' in responsibilities and skills every day! Musubi, her cute new companion, tries to understand Riko's behavior through a cat's worldview. Enjoying their time together, Riko learns more about cohabitating with a cat, as lessons in grooming, play, and personal space continue to be learned"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Manga 2023
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Summary: After getting sucked in the new game Full Blast with his friend Eric, Jesse starts to see the appeal of being in the game, but pretty soon, a mysterious figure begins following Eric and Jesse, and they discover they cannot leave the game.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC BRAMaddox, Jake
Summary: Francis is spending a week at an esports camp, hoping to get even better at Red Car Racers, his favorite game; but finding himself surrounded by older and more experienced players he stuggles with his performance--and his confidence.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADMaddox, Jake
Summary: Since she received an old game console Ivette has become involved with speedrunning an old game called The Shattered Blade--so interested she enters a contest which pits her against an online gamer called Quick Silver.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADBitt, Nate
Summary: Travis and Journey are best friends who love going to Arcade World, a mysterious arcade filled with video games no one has ever heard of, so when they learn the danger of the games coming to life they must save the world from pixelated Minibosses.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 BITBard, Jonathan
Summary: "No longer are sports played only on a field or in an arena. Professional gaming leagues are gaining worldwide recognition for their exciting competitions and star players, most of whom rose to fame through online streaming. From the first video game tournament held in 1972 to today, gaming has come a long way. Major sports organizations, like the NBA and MLS, are sponsoring their own eSports...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 BARBrady, Dustin
Summary: "The robots are here and they're not happy, at all. After accidentally releasing the robot villains from Super Bot World 3 into the real world, Jesse Rigsby's got to figure out a way to make everything right before anyone gets hurt. He'd usually rely on his friend Eric to help him with this sort of thing, but he's gone missing. To find Eric, Jesse will have to survive rickety mine carts, sewer...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2018
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Summary: "Riko, a twenty-nine-year-old office worker with an obsession for video games, finds her quiet life upended when she takes in a stray cat! Having no experience with pets, Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care, while her cute companion tries to understand her behavior through a cat's worldview."--Page [4] of cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Manga 2022
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 CATFGTeeV
Summary: "The FGTeeV family gamers really, really love playing games! But for Duddy, one game is by far best: Super Realistic (And Totally Not Made Up) Zombie Battles from the War of 1812. Even though in Duddy's opinion the updated version doesn't stand up to the classic original, it doesn't mean that he can't quickly rack up all the power-ups, bonuses, and achievements to show the kids--Lexi, Mike,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 FGTSummary: Some people may treat life like a game, but when young noblewoman Catarina Claes accidentally bumps her head, she has a horrifying revelation. In a previous life, she was an avid otaku and game player, and the life Catarina is living is that of the villainess of the game Fortune Lover, a character doomed to be either killed or exiled no matter how the game is played! Forewarned and forearmed...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Anime, Call number: DVD + BLU-RAY ANIME MYSummary: "Centers on three mates whose world revolves around their obsession for the fictional MMORPG Kingdom Scrolls, splitting between their real and virtual lives, and how they crossover."
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV DEACube Kid
Summary: After leaving Villagetown in search of an aeon forge, Runt and Breeze weren't expecting to cross paths with their old classmates who have also been sent by the mayor to undertake mysterious quests. The Eyeless One seems to be gathering his troops to go on the attack. For Runt and his friends, it's time to strike back and prove that these villagers have truly become warriors.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC CUBMonster, Sfé R.
Summary: "The end of summer has brought new challenges for Evan when a bully chooses to target him. Evan tries to hide this from his friends, but when he and the gang find themselves in a similar situation in the EverRealm, Evan can't keep quiet anymore. As they find themselves assaulted by pirates, and then by an even bigger threat, all the players realize they must learn to rely on each other to face...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The Video Game Years is Here! The exclusive RetrowareTV.com show that examines the history, culture and oddities of video game history. It will have you learning, laughing and scratching your head as we examine all that transpired in your favorite hobby's past. Time to laugh, learn and reminisce about those glorious Video Game Years. The Video Game Years: Volume 3 takes on the rise and fall of...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV VIDSummary: The Video Game Years is Here! The exclusive RetrowareTV.com show that examines the history, culture and oddities of video game history. It will have you learning, laughing and scratching your head as we examine all that transpired in your favorite hobby's past. Time to laugh, learn and reminisce about those glorious Video Game Years. The Video Game Years tackles years 1977 through to '79,...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV VIDSummary: Get ready for a new kind of grand, Pokémon adventure in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a brand-new game from Game Freak that blends action and exploration with the RPG roots of the Pokémon series. Embark on survey missions in the ancient Hisui region. Explore natural expanses to catch wild Pokémon by learning their behavior, sneaking up, and throwing a well-aimed Poké Ball. You can also toss the Poké...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Stats and facts on Pokémon from Abomasnow to Zygarde; insider info about moves, types, Mega Evolution, Legendary, and Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts; the scoop on the all-new Galarian forms - including Gigantamax.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: In October of 2017, Super Mario Odyssey took the gaming world by storm. Now, discover the art and expertise that went into creating one of Nintendo's best-loved games. This full-color hardcover volume and features concept art, preliminary sketches, and notes from the development team, plus insight into some early ideas that didn't make it into the game itself. Explore the world of Super Mario...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Comics 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 793.93 ARTPrice, James.
Summary: The Walkthrough (written for the extreme difficulty level and therefore covers all settings) leads you through the entire game covering all optional tasks and secrets. The guide also features short “Flashback” box-outs that briefly introduce characters as they appear in the storyline.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Piggyback Interactive Ltd. 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 793.92 PRISummary: "Dead Cells puts you in control of a failed alchemic experiment trying to figure out what's happening on a sprawling, ever-changing and seemingly cursed island"--Container.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Video Games, Call number: GAME SWITCH DEAHansen, Dustin
Summary: "A lifelong gamer with over 20-years experience in the gaming industry examines the storytelling skills in some of the most beloved and moving games of the past thirty years in this fun and informative YA non-fiction title"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 794.8 HANSummary: Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020