Comic books aside, I also write hardback books about video game history. They're celebrations of gaming's past and present, with deep-dives into entire genres, re-appraisals of the classics an explorations of hidden gems.
You can find out more about my published gaming books and find out how to get them here. They're perfect for anyone who loves the medium.
Taking its name from Streets of Rage 2's iconic stage one song, Go Straight is a celebration of the beat' em up genre. From its beginnings with 1984's Kung-Fu Master, the book features over 200 releases that take readers right up to Streets of Rage 4 in 2020. Featuring heavyweights like Final Fight, Double Dagon, Battletoads, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the book dives into making-of facts, detailed impressions, gameplay tips and plenty of trivia for fans of the genre to enjoy.
Featuring a foreword by Double Dragon creator, Yoshihisa Kishimoto, Go Straight is the ultimate guide to a genre that continues to go from strength to strength.
Head on over to publisher, Bitmap Books to grab a copy of Go Straight. They're an awesome company that does amazing books on gaming history. Grab yourself a copy while you can!
My second video game history book for publisher Bitmap Books will be announced in early 2024. It spans over 40 years of run 'n' gun shooters, from such classic heavyweights as Contra, Gunstar Heroes and Sunset Riders, to modern hits like Cuphead, Blazing Chrome and The Binding of Isaac.
It features incredible making-of stories, gameplay tips, mind-blowing trivia and over 500 pages of lush pixel art and screenshots. Lock, load and get ready for an action-packed journey!
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Nano Jams is the first short story collection set in the universe of my cyberpunk series Killtopia - with 80+ pages, 40+ amazing creators and 20+ stories about media tech run wild in Neo Tokyo.
There’s still time to back a copy on our Kickstarter campaign - so grab one while you can!