Polterguys

Prior to the arrival of the Sega Genesis, video games were still largely considered "kid stuff," but with a far more mature and eclectic range of titles, and an understanding of what gamers wanted, Sega and its Genesis/Mega Drive console began to shift the expectations for what gaming could be. Never scared to innovate, Sega's impact on the industry continues to this day through the games they originally developed and the technology their consoles pushed into the mainstream. Featuring interviews with the creators of over 40 games on the Sega Genesis console including Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Altered Beast, Aladdin, Earthworm Jim and NHL 95, this book gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of some of the influential, iconic, and sometimes forgotten games on Sega's most important contribution to the game industry. The interviewees reveal the challenges of working with mega publishers, the uncertainties of public reception, and the creative processes that produced some of the 16-bit era's classic titles.

An ominous knock on the front door marked the beginning of devastating change for Sara Simpson, mother of five. The dreaded news that no mother ever expects to be told was washing over her; news that your child has died. This true account is a powerful, emotional and compelling journey that follows Sara's pain and intimate thoughts as she battles to deal with her immeasurable loss. Her spiritual guidance and belief became a life saving compass that helped to navigate her out of darkness. These heartfelt words will undoubtedly touch you and illustrate just how precious time is with your children.

Bree, a nerdy and ambitious freshman, can't wait to start college. Shunned in high school for her single-minded devotion to her studies, she looks forward to a place where brains trump social status. In her first week, she adjusts to college life but finds it hard to get along with her peers. After a fight with her roommate, she moves into an old house, only to find that it is haunted by the ghosts of five cute guys -- cover.

“An exhaustive, tremendous look back at one of the most beloved consoles of all time . . . an absolutely barnstorming recollection of a wonderful era.” —Finger Guns The third book in Chris Scullion’s series of video game encyclopedias, The Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Encyclopedia is dedicated to Sega’s legendary 16-bit video game console. The book contains detailed information on every single game released for the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis in the west, as well as similarly thorough bonus sections covering every game released for its add-ons, the Mega CD and 32X. With nearly a thousand screenshots, generous helpings of bonus trivia and charmingly bad jokes, The Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to a legendary gaming system. “The Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Encyclopedia is a must-buy for fans of the console and a perfect addition to any retro game fan’s library.” —Goomba Stomp Magazine

What's a trust fund baby to do when the trust fund is gone, and the 'baby' is a middle-aged man? Why, start a ghost hunting business, of course! Aided by his teenage step-son, Alvin, Ed sets out to turn the faux supernatural world on its ear - only to discover that maybe there's some truth to those rumors around town about ghosts and witches being real. Between Ed's new business, a sarcastic step-kid, a father-in-law who hates him, a wife who's not happy about his new career, and a ghost with anger management issues, Ed might be in over his head. Join the Polterguys as they stumble their way through - well, everything!

Presents a humorous collection of neologisms defining the oddities of modern life that are easy to recognize but difficult to put into words.

With nearly three years of research utilized to compile game lists and thousands of hours used to play and review the games listed within, Video Game Bible is the most comprehensive source of information on video games released in the U.S. since 1985 ever created. Prices are based on realistic figures compiled by interviewing hundreds of large collectors and game store owners, and offer a realistic guideline to be followed by both collectors and video gamers looking to complete their collections. While numerous guides have been compiled on the subject of classic video games, this book offers coverage of video game consoles releases after 1985, known as the "neo-classics". With 39 systems in total, Video Game Bible offers the largest guide to date. With the recent proliferation of video game collecting into the mainstream, it is necessary to have a standard by which games are valued. This is the first installment in a series of guides intended to offer full coverage of every video game ever made worldwide. Video game consoles are grouped together by the company that made them for easy reference. In addition to the table of contents, which lists each section separately, there are corner tabs to make browsing the guide even more convenient. Thousands of new facts are offered within the pages of this book, as are thousands of reviews and overviews. Written in a lighthearted manner, chapters of this guide that may not pertain to a particular collector will still be enjoyable for intelligent readers. An easy to use reference guide suitable for any age, this guide is sure to be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in video game collecting, video game history, and even for the casual video game fan interested in learning more about the hobby. Editor-In Chief: Andy Slaven Staff Writers: Micheal Collins, Lucus Barnes, Vincent Yang Contributing Writers: Charlie Reneke, Joe Kudrna

Ed and Ghost are back in the saddle - okay, fine, they're in Ed's classic Pacer - in the third book of the Polterguys series.Things are going great ever since the Polterguys broke up the black magic coven terrorizing their town. Business is good, Ed's relationships with his wife and son are better than ever, and even his father-in-law doesn't seem to hate him as much.But when Harry, the well-dressed demon, reappears, Ed knows nothing good can come from it. True to form, Harry wants something - and the demon is determined Ed will find the mysterious package, even if he has to resort to blackmail to get it.Things get even more complicated when Ghost's bio-dad, the famous (and rich) actor Vinny Stephens decides it's time to finally meet his son, there's a new business in town stealing their customers, and Ed's father-in-law is harboring a huge secret that could change his relationship with Ghost forever.Things are always crazy, but it's never dull at Polterguys!