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The Chill Book Bundle, Featuring Video Game Maps

12/8/2022

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Retro Game Books is once again part of the Story Bundle, as Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom joins 9 other great video game themed books.

Grab the bundle at ​https://storybundle.com/games
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"Temperatures are dropping, turning the great outdoors frigid and inhospitable. Crank the thermostat, heat a mug of cocoa, and curl up with ten epic reads found in the Chill Game Book Bundle.

Author and historian David L. Craddock returns with two entries in his GameDev Stories series featuring interviews with developers, designers, and other industry veterans. StoryBundle newcomer Kristopher Landis presents Quest for the Dragon Star, an oral history of the WMAC Masters show featuring Ho Sung Pak—famous for portraying Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat and MKII—among other martial artists.

All that, plus Brian Riggsbee's collection of NES and Famicom maps, a book that examines the real-life influences behind some of the world's most terrifying horror games, two books from the vast library of Hardcore Gaming 101, and more.

StoryBundle is a pay-what-you-want platform for independent authors to share their works with readers (and gamers) like you. Paying at least $5 will get you three books from the Chill Game Book Bundle, while paying $20 or more unlocks all seven bonus books. – David L. Craddock"
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The 100+ Artists from Pixel Art Metroid

10/19/2022

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Over 100 artists contributed their Metroid themed pixel art to my latest project. Check out more of their work:
Zernek - twitter.com/Zernek1
Chadwick Nicolas - twitter.com/cornchipwarrior
Tharkka - instagram.com/tharkka
Funky Astronaut - instagram.com/funky_astronaut
Pixelflag - twitter.com/pixelflag
Zoim - twitter.com/StudiosZoim
Warren Clark - twitter.com/WoostarsPixels
SebPixels_ - instagram.com/sebpixels_
PXLFLX (Ryan Hooley) - instagram.com/pxlflx
Dopey-kun - instagram.com/dopey_kun
Jamin VanderBerg - instagram.com/_jaminv
Guillermo G. Fidalgo - instagram.com/guillesariegos
Viggo Hangård - twitter.com/viggopiggo_
Omegachaino - twitter.com/Omegachainoboy
James Ridley - james-ridley.itch.io
WaterPixelArt - deviantart.com/waterpixelart
ScepterDPinoy - deviantart.com/scepterdpinoy
​Izak Flash Man - izscomic.com
Kercy - twitter.com/KdeKercy
The Blind Archer - linktr.ee/theblindarcher
​Chris Nicholls - twitter.com/ConkerPixels
Olivia Sanford - twitter.com/LivvyGlizzy
Robin Wouters - artstation.com/robinwouters
Desirae Salmark - twitter.com/DesiraeSalmark
Archibald Janes - twitter.com/ArtUndertheArch
MildMisanthropy - twitter.com/MildMisanthrop3
Andréas Söderberg - andreas-soderberg.se
Batfeula - twitter.com/batfeula
​GenoCL - twitter.com/Geno_CL
Jonah Dichtel - instagram.com/jonahisalright
Omega Zero - twitter.com/OmegaZe62160040
Minowa Rodriguez (Winomas) - twitter.com/WinomaS
@ScrumpDiddley - scrump.artstation.com
Rhoq - twitter.com/Rhoq7
Alexander “BG” Berggren - twitter.com/BG_Pixlarn
MHBali - linktr.ee/mhbali
Antonio Mucciolo - twitter.com/much_gamedev
​Windy - instagram.com/windyspixels
Bryan Heemskerk - twitter.com/BryanHeemskerk
Dain Kaplan - linktr.ee/dainkaplan
Guilherme RM - artstation.com/guilhermerm_art
Anna Wintery - twitter.com/AnnaWintery
Alessandro Constantini Mestanza - artstation.com/c0nstantini
Martina Brodehl - tinyartjar.studio
Kade - instagram.com/kadejo_c137
Ash Fenix - twitter.com/AshyFenix
Justin Herschel - twitter.com/Daydream_Stream
Stephen Milner - twitter.com/Dark_Scorpion19
Cal Skuthorpe - twitter.com/buzz_clik
Mia Bracero/Miamental - twitter.com/Miamental_
Rita Malaquias - twitter.com/RitaMal_
StrawB - twitter.com/StrawPact

Kyle Sun (Yaomon)
twitter.com/YaomonKS
Shutwig - twitter.com/Shutwig
João Henrique Sesana Brunou - soundcloud.com/thelazyredfox
Ryan Keeton - twitter.com/ryankeeton
Lucas Ramos - twitter.com/Lisnovski
Durrani - artstation.com/durrani19
Loq - instagram.com/loq.rhed
Valeriya Kim (ioruko) - twitter.com/ioruko
huttaburger - twitter.com/huttaburger
pixeleyebat - g-a-m-e-o-v-e-r.com
shroomarts - shroomarts.blogspot.com
Alexis Morille - twitter.com/mr_Hk_
Lorenzo “Logalpix” Galasso - instagram.com/logalpix
Aspa (@aspabot) - twitter.com/aspabot
Beatrice “Hoodster” C. - inthehoodster.carrd.co
Juan Andrés Fernández - twitter.com/juandroide7
Kinan Jarjous - twitter.com/jardrawspixels
Rifter Nullshine - twitter.com/Rifter8Rocks
Gareth Davies (AKA Spudonkey) - spudonkey.com
Wayne Kubiak - wanyo.tumblr.com
FLwk - twitter.com/FLwk96
Pedro Medeiros - twitter.com/saint11
grinch_g - instagram.com/grinch_g
DreamSpectre - dreamspectre.newgrounds.com
Zach Bruce @ZaxBit - zachbruce.com
Mirekinho - twitter.com/mirekinho
Hyptosis - twitter.com/Hyptosis
Eliot Bemis - eliotbemis.com
Sam Renee - instagram.com/_neoncloudtime
Yuri Rodrigues (YgdraN) - linktr.ee/YgdraN
Johan Peitz - twitter.com/johanpeitz
magickbird - twitter.com/magickbirb
​Omar B. (Darkblu9) - twitter.com/Darkblu9Art
Ambrose Gross Jr - twitter.com/BroseGross
Davitsu - davitsu.carrd.co
L-Sync - soundcloud.com/l-sync
manuadvance - twitter.com/manuadvance
That_Artisan - twitter.com/That_Artisan
Ole Ivar Rudi - twitter.com/oleivarrudi
Jonathan Rey B. Trevino - twitter.com/JonReyTrevino
KidKinobi - twitter.com/Kid_Kinobi
Aleksandr Makarov (IKnowKingRabbit) - twitter.com/IKnowKingRabbit
Edudelm - youtube.com/c/Edudelm
IllusionOfMana - ko-fi.com/illusionofmana
Jay Baylis - twitter.com/samuriferret
Lakyu (Mateus Salles) - instagram.com/lakyu_arts
Treux95 - twitter.com/treux95

Jasontomlee - twitter.com/jasontomlee
Penny / Buttercup - twitter.com/buttercupirl
Colby Nagel (Vanquished Artworks) - vanquishedartworks.com
Corey Annis - bitbeamcannon.com
Boris Vigec - artstation.com/bvigec
Jonathan M. Mickles (AKA theJAMARK1) - twitter.com/theJAMARK1
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Pixel Art Metroid is Announced

10/19/2022

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Pre-orders opened yesterday for my latest book Pixel Art: Metroid.

? Pre-order: Pixel Art Metroid
- 100+ artists
- Foreword: @snakepixel
- Cover: @KdeKercy
- Intv: @DoctorM64 (AM2R), @juanitomedinart (TMNT), @luministmusic, @SpotArtStation, @LutoAkino (M64)
- Tutorials: @ioruko, @ConkerPixels, @ArtUndertheArch

? https://t.co/lTXcrJud1F

1/12 pic.twitter.com/DfMv1zcrIY

— Brian Riggsbee (@brianriggsbee) October 19, 2022
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Story Bundle and The Trevor Project

8/8/2022

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The Complete History of Rygar is part of the Summer Story Bundle. I will be donating my portion of the proceeds to The Trevor Project, in memory of Philip J. Reed.

You can purchase the ebook bundle at http://storybundle.com.
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Boss Fight Books Team Up

7/8/2022

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I teamed up with Boss Fight Books to offer digital copies of The Complete History of Rygar as a stretch goal for their GoldenEye Kickstarter campaign. I can't wait to read their new book and I'm excited for hundreds to get to experience my Rygar book.
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New Book Revealed: Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom

4/23/2022

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On April 19th I unveiled the release of my new retro gaming book Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom, a celebration of NES & Famicom maps. Over 250 games are featured spanning 346 pages.

​Purchase here.

Surprise release! Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom is now available @ https://t.co/i7xhEhunVX. Maps from 250+ games. 346 pages. Celebrates the beauty of #nes maps as seen in mags, manuals, posters, ads, guides, more.

Limited bundle includes 144 page notebook and poster. pic.twitter.com/0Tf3iyVx3O

— Brian Riggsbee (@brianriggsbee) April 19, 2022
Bundles and books begin shipping in a few weeks.
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My Rygar Book Featured on Polygon

12/29/2021

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Check out the full article here.
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Video Game Haiku

12/29/2021

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I'm working on a few new video game themed books and one is based on haiku and gaming. My goal is to crowd source tons of video game themed haiku and form a beautiful book that we can all enjoy. It can be any game from any period of time, and people can submit as many haiku as they like.

I'll give a free digital copy of the book to anyone that submits a haiku.


​Form to submit is here:
http://t.ly/LZAs
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The Complete History of Rygar: Where It's Been Featured

7/22/2021

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The Legend of Argus: The Complete History of Rygar has been featured across podcasts, articles, social media, and other platforms. Here's a few examples.
Articles on Hardcore Gaming 101 and Atari Gamer
  • Hardcore Gaming 101 announces the book release
  • Atari Gamer announces the wax packs and the book
Tweets from retro gaming experts John Riggs and Jeremy Parish

Just got my Rygar book. Very neat! pic.twitter.com/A7zTXqzXHM

— JohnRiggs (@johnblueriggs) May 20, 2021

Also, @brianriggsbee’s history of Rygar across all platforms. I personally would like to have seen even MORE gushing over the NES game, but it digs into some pretty obscure versions, so it was an interesting read. Also, it included a wax pack of trading cards! pic.twitter.com/AjMSaqT7HQ

— Jeremy Parish Mark III with FM Sound Unit (@gamespite) May 26, 2021
Giveaway contest with the Retro Game Guys Podcast

Want to WIN a copy of the new #Rygar book from @brianriggsbee? Just tell us why you love Rygar (any version)! Winner will be shared in our next episode (6/18). The book is 110 full color pages and comes w/ a sticker and card. Good Luck! https://t.co/CbHVj3Hz5U#Retrogaming pic.twitter.com/VFJeYFmWbH

— Retro Game Guys Podcast (A #Retrogaming Podcast) (@RetroGameGuys) June 3, 2021
Wax Pack and Sticker Set giveaway contests

â–¡Rygar giveaway contestâ–¡

One person will win a free wax pack with 5 trading cards and two runner ups will receive a set of Rygar stickers!

Reply with your personal Rygar story for a chance to win.

Courtesy of @brianriggsbee, author of https://t.co/PSoBcnhaFO pic.twitter.com/lSVcZHvUxZ

— □ ᄃӨᄂӨПΣᄂ FΛᄂᄃӨП □ (@ColonelFalcon) June 22, 2021
The book is discussed on the Speaking of Which podcast

On this episode of Speaking of Which we talk about the unofficial book on the history of Rygar, my first day back and how good it feels, vegetarian jerky and the current news about UFOs. https://t.co/IFaEEYmKEZ

— Speaking of Which (@sow_podcast) June 11, 2021
Interview on Cafe, BTW: A Morning Coffee Gaming Podcast

Full Episode: https://t.co/ghB9vPsrL3

— Andy formerly @ProducerBTW (@LoveRetroBTW) July 3, 2021
Featured in Cool Sh#T Magazine
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A post shared by The Legendary Warrior (@rygarbook)

Featured as a testimonial at Comix Well Spring
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Check out my Twitter feed to see tons more posts and highlights on the book.

The book has long since sold out, and I'm currently working in an extended 2nd edition. Stay tuned for more details.
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Rygar Book Sells Out And New Rygar Products

6/11/2021

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The Legend of Argus: The Complete History of Rygar has sold out. But don't worry, I'm working on an extended 2nd edition. If you would like to be alerted when it stocks then please fill out the email form here.

In the mean time, check out my other Rygar products. 
  1. The Rygar Wax Packs include 5 custom trading cards and 1 custom sticker, wrapped in a beautiful wax wrapper. Only 20 produced.
  2. The Rygar Sticker set includes 2 stickers

Check out the new products here.
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