Thousands of vivid, high-resolution screen shots create a virtual feast for the eyes in this comprehensive visual guide through the world of PC and video gaming. Sorted by genre, reviews of the 150 most exciting current software titles are accompanied by information of interest to players, parents, and industry professionals, including level of age appropriateness. Each game is featured in a two-page spread that includes detailed game summary, analysis, and strategy along with nine representative in-game screen shots, lists of games with similar skill and strategy requirements, ESRB content ratings, and complete technological specifications. Feature stories scattered throughout the guide cover apropos game-related topicsmultiplayer online gaming, games in movies, and the future of gaming. An illustrated glossary, overview of game publishers, and information on newer hardware platforms, such as Sony's PS3 and Nintendo's Wii, are also included.

"One of the most comprehensive looks at the gaming industry in years and a treasure trove of information for both the casual and dedicated video game enthusiast."  Scott Steinberg, author, Get Rich Playing Games and Videogame Marketing and PR

"An excellent reference to gaming terms . . . very well presented and beautifully illustrated . . . parents would also find this book very useful when deciding what game to buy their child."  Xboxaddict.com

"The passion behind great games is matched by the dedication and thoroughness that was devoted to [this book] . . . a fantastic work."  Trip Hawkins, founder, Electronic Arts and Digital Chocolate on The Book of Games Volume 2

Bendik Stang is the founder and technical director of gameXplore N.A. Inc. and is currently chairman of the Norwegian chapter of International Game Developers Association. He is an engineer with a degree in information technology from Denmark Technical University and a degree in mechanical engineering from the State University of New York–Buffalo. Erik Hoftun is the president and cofounder of gameXplore North America. Jørgen Kirksæter is a game journalist and expert advisor for the Norwegian government and the European Commission. Hans Christian Bjørne is the cofounder and director of gameXplore.