The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Volume One $48 | Releases October 15 Preorder at Bitmap Books Bitmap Books has announced the next entry in its library, The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs. This is a deluxe tome designed to be a visual guide to an iconic era of video game history, and if that piques your interest, you can preorder it for $40 ahead of its shipping date later this month. The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Volume One $48 | Releases October 15 The first volume in this new series will cover games titled to A-K, and this 550-page book is written by game critic and researcher Moses Norton. The hardcover edition will focus on games like The 7th Saga, Eye of the Beholder, Breath of Fire, Chrono Trigger, EarthBound, EVO, Final Fantasy 2, and many more, and it features detailed writing, developer quotes, and genre history.Additionally, there's restored art and "lost knowledge", and Bitmap Books says it's "an uncompromising and exhaustive study of the artistry, ideology, and legacy of SNES RPGs" using a methodology that doesn't rely on picking favorites. The cover features striking art, provided by professional artist Stephen "Stumpyfongo" Sitton. Preorder at Bitmap Books A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games $45 A great book to pair this with is A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games. A massive collection of reviews and essays on over 600 JRPGs, A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games explores the expansive history of this genre, from its early days on 8-bit microcomputers to modern entries on PC and console. It covers a variety of titles like Fire Emblem and Etrian Odyssey, and it's another high-quality print from Bitmap Books. See at Amazon More from Bitmap BooksOther noteworthy books from the publisher include recent entries like From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror for a deep-dive into digital terror and The Art of the Box for a visual tour of how retro games grabbed your attention with stunning paintings and illustrations.A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games -- $45The Art of the Box -- $38 ($45)Game Boy: The Box Art Collection -- $43.50SNES/Super Famicom: A Visual Compendium -- $66.30I'm Too Young To Die: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 1992–2002 -- $42.49The Art of Point-and-Click Adventure Games -- $43.50From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror -- $36.11 ($42.49)PC Engine: The Box Art Collection -- $40NEOGEO: A Visual History -- $66.24NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium -- $63The SNES Pixel Book -- $73.57The Secret History of Mac Gaming: Expanded Edition -- $55.82The CRPG Book - Expanded Edition -- $61.24Run 'n' Gun: A Guide to On-Foot Shooters -- $38.8650 World-Changing Indie Games -- $58Commodore Amiga: A Visual Compendium -- $49.31Artcade: The Book Of Classic Arcade Game Art -- $65Metal Slug: The Ultimate History -- $102.71Sinclair ZX Spectrum A Visual Compendium -- $50.75The Games That Weren't -- $68.41Super Famicom: The Box Art Collection -- $50.75Another video game history book you can add to your collection is PlayStation: The First 30 Years. Scheduled to ship out in 2026, the book is now available to preorder and is priced at $125.Continue Reading at GameSpot