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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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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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Credits for The Legend of Argus: The Complete History of Rygar

5/14/2021

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So many people contributed to this book. Here's a full list of credits.

Words and Layout:

Brian Riggsbee

Editor:
Justin Severson | justinseverson.com

Cover Art:
Matt Waggle | artstation.com/mattwaggle

Artists:
  • Tony Di Masi | instagram.com/mrtonychops
  • Kari Lyn | etsy.com/shop/LikeLikes
  • Ed Dansart | instagram.com/edbot5000
  • Vic Rossi | figurerealm.com/customfigure?action=creator&id=12759
  • Chris Motito | exhuman777.wixsite.com/figmentsgallery
  • Atelier Naoki | twitter.com/atelier_naoki
  • slugboi | glensullivan.design
  • Brian Riggsbee | BrianRiggsbee.com
  • Kiyukou | kiyukou.com
  • bimshwel | bimshwel.com
  • Snow | pixiv.net/en/users/3288542
  • s_sennin | pixiv.net/en/users/228603
  • Superancient Deepsea Spirytus | pixiv.net/en/users/8653721
  • kirai_s | twitter.com/kirai_s
  • Jesper Nordström | instagram.com/jespern87
  • Eric Crowley | instagram.com/ecrowleyartncard
  • Keegan Williams | kwill-art.com
  • Denis Kenneally | instagram.com/chunk337
  • Luis Karnov | deviantart.com/luiskarnov
  • Guilherme C | instagram.com/_guilhermec
  • STITCH-BIT by Bryan | stitch-bit.com
  • pixelflag | twitter.com/pixelflag
  • Joel Heires | joelheires.com
  • Arne Niklas Jansson | androidarts.com
  • R-Legend | deviantart.com/r-legend
  • Ali.k (C.o.S) | deviantart.com/cos-childofsin
  • Andy Rodriguez | instagram.com/andyisdrawing
  • Jorge Vildoza | instagram.com/jorge_vildoza_invisible
  • NB40 | instagram.com/enbee4tay
  • Richard Jule | instagram.com/theheeldj6040
  • Sakurajosui Nami | pixiv.net/en/users/11334253
  • Takeshi Numata | numatatakeshi.wordpress.com
  • Shiko | pixiv.net/en/users/335497
  • CritRocket | twitter.com/CritRocket​

Developers:
  • David Clark | God of War mod | pacnsacdave.weebly.com
  • Graeme (mcgeezer) Cowie | Rygar Amiga | youtube.com/user/Mcgeezer1000
  • Kevin Beers | gamejolt.com/@beersypro
  • Ed Findlay | edretrogamer3.wixsite.com/mysite

Photographers & Additional Images:
  • Tony Aksnes | Amiga | blog.amigaguru.com
  • Anna Lee | Minibosses | annaleemedia.com
  • Rick N. Bruns | nesmaps.com | shop.nesmaps.com
  • Mr. Do & Darren Wall | Bezel and marquee restoration | mrdo.mameworld.info
  • Ron Lyons | Rigar arcade | youtube.com/user/LyonsArcade
  • Ken Scott | Rygar arcade | flickr.com/people/10707024@N04
  • Brian Riggsbee | Box art and screenshots | BrianRiggsbee.com
  • Igor Kromin, founder of Atari Gamer | Lynx Japan scan | atarigamer.com

Musicians:
  • Aaron Burke of Minibosses | minibosses.com
  • Elliot Sax, John Baxter, DeJuan Gailes, Eric Krouse, & Bao Vuong of Eight Bit Disaster | eightbitdisaster.com
  • Jon Malmin | tabs.ultimate-guitar.com
  • auriplane | gametabs.net/user/2953

Speedrunner:
  • WhiteHat94 | twitch.tv/whitehat94

Fonts
  • Patrick Lauke | fontstruct.com/fontstructions/show/807821
  • Cody Boisclair | fontspace.com/press-start-2p-font-f11591
  • Seto Nozomi | archive.org/details/jackeyfont

...and a poem by:
@Word_Corn | twitter.com/Word_Corn

Special thanks to Philip Summers, John Murray, Adam Shapiro, George Verongos, Persephonie Cole-Swicegood, Carson Haines, Kurt Kalata, Kristina Cutura, Paul Davies, and my co-workers in #retrogames.
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Mega Rygar

1/29/2021

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I noticed that the warrior of Argos (AKA #rygar) was missing from all of those #Megaman character sheets. Well, I decided to make one. Here he is. #アルゴスの戦士 #warriorofargus #warriorofargos #rygar #8bit #diskarmor #RetroGaming #nes pic.twitter.com/hLjORvE9XE

— Brian Riggsbee (@brianriggsbee) January 29, 2021
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