{"title":"Editor's Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA few of our favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"32-bit-library-volume-1","title":"32 Bit Library","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e32 Bit Library is a retro gaming book series for nostalgic gamers. Each volume is a curated retrospective of games from the original PlayStation library. Every game covered has a written entry discussing key details and information — not just a generic review — and details about what made each title unique. Multiple screenshots from each game highlight key moments and refresh readers on these classic titles. Plus, bonus entries from industry professionals add extra content to each volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e32 Bit Library: Volume 1\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on Capcom, a premier publisher of the original PlayStation. Looking through 46 different games over the course of hundreds of pages, you can chronologically see the evolution of Capcom’s extraordinary output on that famous gray box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e32 Bit Library: Volume 2 \u003c\/em\u003efocuses on Namco, a premier publisher for the original PlayStation. Looking through 32+ different games over the course of 250 pages, you can chronologically see the evolution of Namco's amazing output on that famous gray box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e32 Bit Library: Volume 3\u003c\/em\u003e sets its sights on Konami, a significant publisher for the original PlayStation. Looking back at all 50+ games over the course of 368 pages, you can chronologically see the evolution of Konami's output on that special gray machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e32 Bit Library: Volume 4 \u003c\/em\u003einvites you to look inside and find a chronological look at every game Squaresoft, Atlus, Enix, and Working Designs made on Sony's original PlayStation. Dive in and rediscover 60+ titles spread over 400 pages and showcasing 1000+ screenshots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eBonus essays are provided by Jason Dvorak from Game-Rave.com, John Linneman from Digital Foundry \u0026amp; DF Retro, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKurt Kalata from HG101, and Audi Sorlie from Limited Run Games. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eCreated by Darren Hupke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVolume 1: Book (290 full-color pages, 6\"x9\", paperback), 2 stickers, and bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume 2: Book (252 full-color pages, 6\"x9\", paperback), 2 stickers, coaster, and trading card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume 3: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBook (368 full-color pages, 6\"x9\", paperback), 4 stickers, postcard, and trading card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume 4: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBook (412 full-color pages, 6\"x9\", paperback), sticker, sticker sheet, postcard, and 4 trading cards\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e979-8859106820\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eISBN: 979-8860928602\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eISBN: 979-8864675700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISBN: 979-8332102462\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese books are not affiliated with Sony, Capcom, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNamco, Konami, Square Enix, Atlus, or Working Designs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Game Books","offers":[{"title":"Volume 1 paperback","offer_id":43726511014038,"sku":"01301","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Volume 2 paperback","offer_id":43726511046806,"sku":"01302","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Volume 3 paperback","offer_id":43726511079574,"sku":"01303","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Volume 4 paperback","offer_id":44094865113238,"sku":"01304","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7257\/5894\/files\/32bit-collage-white.png?v=1721059888"},{"product_id":"hg101-presents-nes-cult-classics","title":"HG101 Presents: NES Cult Classics","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhenever anyone thinks of the best developers on the Nintendo Entertainment System, the most popular are typically Konami, Capcom, and, of course, Nintendo themselves. 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Many famous titles, including \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of Zelda\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuper Mario Bros. 2\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoki Doki Panic\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetroid\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKid Icarus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere originally released for the platform. Due to technical advances, the system was eventually discontinued and was never released outside of Japan. 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