Summary: Expert gamer Tomozaki Fumiya doesn't exactly fit in, but he wishes he did. With no written rules for success and gameplay that doesn't work in his favor, the real world seems impossible for someone like him. But, like any noob, all he needs are some strategies and a seasoned player like Aoi Hinami to help him. Hopefully, with her guidance, Tomozaki will gain the experience he needs.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Anime, Call number: BLU-RAY ANIME BOTSummary: Keita Amano is a fan of one thing: gaming! Whether he's on his phone or console, he just loves playing video games. And when the beautiful president of the game club, Karen Tendo, invites him to join, it seems like an EZ choice. Except, he declines! KO'd by the shock, Karen suddenly makes getting close to Amano her main quest. But she's not the only one interested in him!
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Anime, Call number: BLU-RAY ANIME GAMSummary: Unprecedented rivalry rocks the electronic world to its core. Novice gamer Steve Wiebe on his quest to destroy the top score of gaming legend Billy Mitchell, the uncontested champion of the Donkey Kong world for over 20 years. Only one can truly claim the title King of Kong.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: New Line Home Entertainment 2008
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Summary: Elder Tales has become a global phenomenon, immersing millions of players in its online fantasy world. However, something goes wrong with the twelfth expansion pack. Eight-year veteran Shiroe and 30,000 other players suddenly find themselves trapped in the game's no-longer-fictional universe!
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Anime, Call number: DVD ANIME LOGSummary: Even as Shiroe slowly learns the secrets behind the creation of the World Fraction spell, the origin of the Demi-humans, and how his own actions in the Real World have affected the world in which he now dwells, the seeds of thought he's planted in the minds of others begin to bear fruit. Game strategy and tactics may have been intended for amusement, but their origins were pulled from actual...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Anime, Call number: DVD ANIME LOGBard, Jonathan
Summary: "No longer are sports played only on a field or in an arena. Professional gaming leagues are gaining worldwide recognition for their exciting competitions and star players, most of whom rose to fame through online streaming. From the first video game tournament held in 1972 to today, gaming has come a long way. Major sports organizations, like the NBA and MLS, are sponsoring their own eSports...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 794.8 BARBitt, Nate
Summary: Best friends Travis and Journey love going to Arcade World, a mysterious arcade filled with video games no one has ever heard of, and with new friend Devonte they must figure out how to handle the giant robot invasion.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 BITBitt, Nate
Summary: Travis and Journey are best friends who love going to Arcade World, a mysterious arcade filled with video games no one has ever heard of, so when they learn the danger of the games coming to life they must save the world from pixelated Minibosses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2022
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Summary: "The robots are here and they're not happy, at all. After accidentally releasing the robot villains from Super Bot World 3 into the real world, Jesse Rigsby's got to figure out a way to make everything right before anyone gets hurt. He'd usually rely on his friend Eric to help him with this sort of thing, but he's gone missing. To find Eric, Jesse will have to survive rickety mine carts, sewer...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC BRABrady, Dustin
Summary: After getting sucked in the new game Full Blast with his friend Eric, Jesse starts to see the appeal of being in the game, but pretty soon, a mysterious figure begins following Eric and Jesse, and they discover they cannot leave the game.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Andrews McMeel Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC BRAEliopulos, Nick
Summary: "Minecraft® is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans of the game ages 4 to 7. They'll get a great introduction to the game's Survival Mode when two players Emmy and Birch--and their tame wolf Byte--set out to explore, build, craft--and survive--in the epic expanse of the Overworld! Over 30 full-color stickers add to the fun. Step 3...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2021
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Summary: "The FGTeeV family gamers really, really love playing games! But for Duddy, one game is by far best: Super Realistic (And Totally Not Made Up) Zombie Battles from the War of 1812. Even though in Duddy's opinion the updated version doesn't stand up to the classic original, it doesn't mean that he can't quickly rack up all the power-ups, bonuses, and achievements to show the kids--Lexi, Mike,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2021
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Summary: Written for passionate gamers hoping to turn their skills into a career immediately, this title prepares students for the realities of this competitive industry. Covering all facets of the gaming industry, including production and sales, it also looks into traditional gaming outside of the multimedia industry. With a particular focus on the practical challenges of breaking into the world of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Publishing 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 331 FUR1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 331 FUR
Jacobs, Evan
Summary: Alden Nash is a video gamer. His skills have earned him elite gamer status and wealth. Currently, he ranks in the world's top 10. Then Alden's agent gets him an amazing deal to test a virtual reality game that's in secret development.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Saddleback Educational Publishing 2018
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC JACJennings, Holly
Summary: "A fast-paced and gripping near-future science fiction debut about the gritty world of competitive gaming ... Every week, Kali Ling fights to the death on national TV. She's died hundreds of times. And it never gets easier ... The RAGE tournaments--the Virtual Gaming League's elite competition where the best gamers in the world compete in a no-holds-barred fight to the digital death. Every...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Ace 2016
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC JENMaddox, Jake
Summary: Since she received an old game console Ivette has become involved with speedrunning an old game called The Shattered Blade--so interested she enters a contest which pits her against an online gamer called Quick Silver.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADMaddox, Jake
Summary: Francis is spending a week at an esports camp, hoping to get even better at Red Car Racers, his favorite game; but finding himself surrounded by older and more experienced players he stuggles with his performance--and his confidence.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADMaddox, Jake
Summary: Jae Cho does not win games very often, but when her older brother leaves his Castle Crusadors game open she starts playing and soon becomes fascinated by the strategy involved--until she accidently enters an online esports competition in his name, and discovers that her brother now expects her to compete for real.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADMiller, Marie-Therese
Summary: "As more people watch and play esports, people from around the world have become famous for their gaming abilities. Meet amateur and professional gamers and learn how they started their esports careers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 MILQuinn, Zoë
Summary: A widely recognized indie developer and leading advocate against online abuse traces the story of her experiences at the center of the Gamergate controversy while outlining recommendations for combating online harassment.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: PublicAffairs 2017