Make one fantasy come true Leave those mythical monsters alone for a minute and consider this. What if you had a really kickass PC that would let youcompletelyexperience the game? What if it included every feature you’ve dreamed of-a motherboard designed exclusively for gaming, top-notch video and sound cards, the fastest processor? What if another gamer could instruct you to build it yourself, without spending a Jedi’s ransom? What if you buy this book, turn to page 1, and get started! Expert instructions for * Planning your PC * Setting your budget * Deciding where to shop for parts * Choosing a processor, memory, motherboard, sound and video cards, and the rest * Selecting speakers, a monitor, and a case * Assembling the PC * Installing the OS and software * Hooking up to a game network

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Review

“The passion behind great games is matched by the dedication and thoroughness that was devoted to Book of Games Volume 2, a fantastic work.”  —Trip Hawkins, founder, Electronic Arts and Digital Chocolate”A fantastic read for game industry professionals and gamers alike. Not only is it a great reference for many of today’s top games, but the addition of insightful features such as games as art, game music, and game heroes extends the book’s value.”  —James Brightman, lead business editor, GameDaily BIZ“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 purchase their child.”  —Xboxaddict.com“Worth the cover price, without a doubt.”  —Vagusnet.com

This second volume is a compendium of video game synopses as well as a feast for the eyes with literally thousands of vivid, high-resolution screen shots; it provides (more…)