Category: Rygar

New Book Revealed: Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom

4/23/2022

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
â€” JohnRiggs (@johnblueriggs) May 20, 2021

Also, @brianriggsbeeâ€™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
â€” 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
â€” 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
â€” â–¡ á„ƒÓ¨á„‚Ó¨ÐŸÎ£á„‚ FÎ›á„‚á„ƒÓ¨ÐŸ â–¡ (@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
â€” Speaking of Which (@sow_podcast) June 11, 2021

Interview on Cafe, BTW: A Morning Coffee Gaming Podcast

Full Episode: https://t.co/ghB9vPsrL3
â€” Andy formerly @ProducerBTW (@LoveRetroBTW) July 3, 2021

Featured in Cool Sh#T Magazine

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Featured as a testimonial at Comix Well Spring

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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New Book Revealed: Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom

The Complete History of Rygar: Where It's Been Featured

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

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