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2006 Gamer's Tome of Ultimate Wisdom!
GameShark contributor William Abner's new book on gaming in 2005 hits retail outlets nationwide! Learn more.
Date: Friday, December 23, 2005
Author: James 'Prophet' Fudge

Que Publishing today officially launched The 2006 Gamer’s Tome of Ultimate Wisdom: An Almanac of Pimps, Orcs and Lightsabers to retail outlets nationwide. This 300 page book by William Abner (a regular contributor to GameShark.com and a member of the media since 1996, working for such publications as Gamepen, Computer Games Magazine and GameSpy in various positions) offers readers a month-by-month look back at the significant game releases of 2005 and looks ahead to the exciting new titles gamers can expect to see in 2006. As you read through this exhaustive reference to 2005 and beyond, you'll also find insights into anything and everything that has to do with gaming including the author's opinions on the true value of today's big sports games, the best energy drinks to get you through all-nighter game marathon sessions and LAN parties, how to talk about games with non-gamers without feeling like a complete idiot, and lots more.

Highlights of the book include:

  • A daily dose of gaming goodness for PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and the PSP
  • "Best of" and "Top 10" lists for every aspect of gaming
  • Trivia, history, and nifty facts about gaming
  • Nostalgic trips with classic games and how to play them on your computer today.
  • Corporate Graveyard essays that discuss the legacy of formerly popular developers such as Ion Storm, Troika Games, and Looking Glass Studios
  • Bargain Bin essays that highlight great games that can be bought for $20 or less
  • Links on where to grab some of the best mods for popular PC games
  • The Gamer's Tome covers every genre from sports, shooters, platformers, adventure, role-playing, strategy, MMOGs, and much, much more

The 2006 Gamer’s Tome of Ultimate Wisdom: An Almanac of Pimps, Orcs and Lightsabers (ISBN: 0789734656) priced at $19.99 is currently available at major retail stores and online book sellers. For more information and quick delivery visit Que Publishing at www.quepublishing.com .

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