Game History Books
High-quality books that celebrate and preserve video game history
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.
Go Straight: The Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat 'em Ups
A 450+ page journey through almost 40 years of brawler action
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.
How to get a copy
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!
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