Ape Escape 2 Official Strategy Guide

BradyGames' Ape Escape 2 Official Strategy Guidefeatures a step-by-step walkthrough to guide players through every environment. Coverage of each delinquent monkey, and all mini-games. Expert boss tactics, plus complete item and vehicle lists. Game secrets revealed, and more!

The Video Games Guide is the world's most comprehensive reference book on computer and video games. Presented in an A to Z format, this greatly expanded new edition spans fifty years of game design--from the very earliest (1962's Spacewar) through the present day releases on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC. Each game entry includes the year of release, the hardware it was released on, the name of the developer/publisher, a one to five star quality rating, and a descriptive review which offers fascinating nuggets of trivia, historical notes, cross-referencing with other titles, information on each game's sequels and of course the author's views and insights into the game. In addition to the main entries and reviews, a full-color gallery provides a visual timeline of gaming through the decades, and several appendices help to place nearly 3,000 games in context. Appendices include: a chronology of gaming software and hardware, a list of game designers showing their main titles, results of annual video game awards, notes on sourcing video games, and a glossary of gaming terms.

Want to design your own video games? Let expert Scott Rogers show you how! If you want to design and build cutting-edge video games but aren’t sure where to start, then the SECOND EDITION of the acclaimed Level Up! is for you! Written by leading video game expert Scott Rogers, who has designed the hits Pac Man World, Maximo and SpongeBob Squarepants, this updated edition provides clear and well-thought out examples that forgo theoretical gobbledygook with charmingly illustrated concepts and solutions based on years of professional experience. Level Up! 2nd Edition has been NEWLY EXPANDED to teach you how to develop marketable ideas, learn what perils and pitfalls await during a game’s pre-production, production and post-production stages, and provide even more creative ideas to serve as fuel for your own projects including: Developing your game design from the spark of inspiration all the way to production Learning how to design the most exciting levels, the most precise controls, and the fiercest foes that will keep your players challenged Creating games for mobile and console systems – including detailed rules for touch and motion controls Monetizing your game from the design up Writing effective and professional design documents with the help of brand new examples Level Up! 2nd Edition is includes all-new content, an introduction by David “God of War” Jaffe and even a brand-new chili recipe –making it an even more indispensable guide for video game designers both “in the field” and the classroom. Grab your copy of Level Up! 2nd Edition and let’s make a game!

"Escape from Monkey Island" is the rollicking fourth installment of the popular "Monkey Island" game series. Fans familiar with the side-splitting humor and outrageous characters that highlighted the first three "Monkey Island" games will find more of the same in "Escape from Monkey Island." With game features that include punning pirates, vegetarian cannibals, and guys with names like Snugglecakes, LucasArts manages to successfully integrate humor with a compelling storyline. "Escape from Monkey Island: Prima's Official Strategy Guide" will give you all the inside tips and hints you need to pillage your way to victory, including: Complete and clever walkthroughs All fanciful character information Helpful hints you can sink your hooks into Piratey puzzle solutions Complete Booty and Inventory lists

BradyGames' Devil May Cry 2 Official Strategy Guideprovides secret room locations, and strategies for unlocking hidden characters, costumes, and all play modes. In addition, the detailed area maps illustrate items and weapons in each area. Mighty boss strategies will help players defeat every fiend. Complete walkthroughs for both main characters are also provided, along with tips to achieve the highest ranking for each mission. This Signature Seriesguide features a special cover treatment, bonus content, and a cool poster depicting the game's heroes.

Go Bananas • Complete walkthroughs of every world • Uncover the secret Master and Master Extra Stages • Master both Story Mode and Challenge Mode • Learn the tricks to the Party Games • Discover how to get 99 monkeys • Unlock all of the movies • Play the Credit Roll mini-game anytime