Games : Video & Electronic

In the distant future, a loose confederacy of terran exiles is locked in battle sixty thousand light-years from Earth, caught in the crossfire between two powerful alien races: the enigmatic protoss and the ruthless zerg swarm. LIBERTY'S CRUSADE: Behind the attacks of the zerg and the protoss lies the story of a lifetime, and investigative reporter Mike Liberty is determined to uncover it. But every new piece of information only deepens the mystery. SHADOW OF THE XEL'NAGA: Bhekar Ro is a bleak, backwater world on the fringe of the Terran Dominion, and every day is a struggle to survive for the planet's human colonists. SPEED OF DARKNESS: All Ardo Melnikov ever dreamed of was living in peace on the verdant colony of Bountiful. That dream was shattered when the zerg attacked the colony and annihilated his loved ones.. UPRISING: She is the Queen of Blades. Her name has become legend throughout the galaxy, and that legend is death for all who dare oppose the swarm. more...

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Archeologist Jacob Ramsey has spent much of the last two years on a miserable backwater planet wasting his time on a fruitless excavation. It seems like a miracle when he gets a message from Augustine Mengsk himself, son and heir of Emperor Arcturus Mengsk, inviting him to join an elite group of archeologists being sent to excavate one of the Xel'Naga artifacts that are suddenly appappearing on various worlds.When Jake stumbles across a dying Protoss and attempts to revive him, the Protoss psychically bonds to him and begins to violently “upload” its memories. In order to do this, the Protoss must in essence rewrite and rewire Jake's human brain.Jake soon realizes that the Protoss has shared with him a terrible secret--one so important that the dying alien was willing to pass it on to an enemy in order to insure that the knowledge survives. And what Jake decides to do with the information will seal the fate of worlds throughout the galaxy. more...

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Written in partnership with White Wolf, the creators of the Vampire role-playing game (RPG), this book helps readers through character creation, choosing the right path, understanding Bloodlines, and deciding which secret Vampiric Orders to join so that they can create the kind of vampire they most desire to play Readers will feast on advice for Storytellers, which includes new tricks for creating mood and tension in the stories and ways to engender unique creative experiences The authors, who are also the game’s designers, include an original piece of fiction for inspiration at the gaming table as well as a Coterie chart, which depicts the organization of power in Chicago, one of the main settings for Vampire White Wolf estimates that there over 1. more...

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Led by the mighty Archimonde, scores of demonic soldiers now march across the lands of Kalimdor, leaving a trail of death and devastation in their wake. At the heart of the fiery invasion stands the mystic Well of Eternity -- once the source of the night elves' arcane power. But now the Well's energies have been defiled and twisted, for Queen Azshara and her Highborne will stop at nothing to commune with their newfound god: the fiery Lord of the Burning Legion...Sargeras. The night elf defenders, led by the young druid, Malfurion Stormrage, and the wizard, Krasus, fight a desperate battle to hold back the Legion's terrible onslaught. Though only embers of hope remain, an ancient power has risen to aid the world in its darkest hour. The dragons -- led by the powerful Aspect, Neltharion -- have forged a weapon of incalculable power: the Dragon Soul, an artifact capable of driving the Legion from the world forever. But its use may cost far more than any could have foreseen. The second novel in an original trilogy of magic, warfare, and heroism based on the bestselling, award-winning electronic game series from Blizzard Entertainment. more...

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Learn to use the controllers, create a Mii, download new games, and more!. Get the most from your Wii! Whether you just bought a Wii game system, are planning to, or already know the basics and want to get more from this revolutionary game system, this book has the answers. Get physical with Wii Sports, turn game time into family time, make exercise fun with Wii Fit, and discover Wii's hidden talents, like displaying photos and browsing the Web.:.; Hook it up -- connect the Wii to your TV, home entertainment setup, or high-speed Internet connection.; Gain control -- get familiar with Wii's unique controllers and learn to use the Nunchuk, Balance Board, Wheel, and Zapper.; Start channeling -- explore the Wii Channels where you can shop for new games, check the weather forecast, check the news, and even watch videos.; Your Mii character -- create avatars you can share, enter in contests, and use in games.; Who needs a personal trainer? -- learn to use your whole body as a controller and get fit while you play.; Find winning strategies -- get tips for success with Wii Sports tennis, golf, baseball, bowling, and boxing.; Something for everyone -- discover the best games for parties, family events, nostalgia buffs, and even non-gamers. Open the book and find:.:.; Ways to prevent damage to -- and from -- Wii remotes.; How to use the Wii's full-featured Web browser.; Tips on choosing games.; How to enjoy photos, videos, and slideshows on your Wii.; All about the Wii Message Board.; Five hot Wii-specific Web sites.; How to customize the Channels menu.; Cool Wii games you can download. more...

Price: $21.99