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PC Engine: The Box Art Collection - Collector’s Edition
Priced at 39.99, the collector’s edition of PC Engine: The Box Art Collection is limited to only 2,000 copies and will never be printed again, ever.
Available now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/pc-engine-the-box-art-collection-collectors-edition
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PC Engine: The Box Art Collection - Collector’s Edition
The collector’s edition of PC Engine: The Box Art Collection comes housed within a sturdy slipcase which features an exclusive cover illustration by Wil Overton.
Available now: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/pc-engine-the-box-art-collection-collectors-edition
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The King Of Fighters we are offering a £5.00 discount off our book - THE KING OF FIGHTERS: The Ultimate History
Just head to our official store, and the discount will be waiting for you: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/the-king-of-fighters-the-ultimate-history
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💷 £10 off A Gremlin in the Works 💷
Head to the official Bitmap Books store right now, and you can save £10 on the standard price of A Gremlin in the Works: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-gremlin-in-the-works
It’s an unmissable retro gaming deal!
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Thank you to our friends at Starsystem for their double feature of our books - I’m Too Young To Die: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 1992–2002 & Hurt Me Plenty: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 2003–2010
Check it out: https://www.starsystemf.com/2025/06/revue-livres-gaming-i-m-too-young-to-die-et-hurt-me-plenty-aux-editions-bitmap-books.html
Use the code FPS5 to get £5.00 off when both books are purchased together: https://www.bitmapbooks.com
“Predictably It’s another excellent book from Bitmap Books, one that showcases a passion for more than just the avowed winners in the harsh world of gaming.”
Shout out to the guys at Retronauts for their review of our book - Hurt Me Plenty: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 2003-2010
Read the full review: https://retronauts.com/article/2396/book-review-hurt-me-plenty-the-ultimate-guide-to-first-person-shooters-2003-2010
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NES/Famicom: a visual compendium
Nintendo’s NES/Famicom console changed the world of video gaming forever – celebrate the hardware, its games, and the people that made it all possible in NES/Famicom: a visual compendium.
Reprints due in November, get an email reminder: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/visual-compendiums/products/nes-famicom-a-visual-compendium
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Kid Icarus - Featured in our book - NES/Famicom: a visual compendium
Fans of Nintendo’s seminal home console will love this full-colour compendium, crammed with classic games from the golden era of 8-bit console gaming.
Reprints due in November, get an email reminder: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/visual-compendiums/products/nes-famicom-a-visual-compendium
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NEOGEO: A Visual History
The NEOGEO console still manages to captivate gamers, who were in awe of its power (and price tag). For those who could never hope to own one, NEOGEO: A Visual History is the next best thing.
Check out our SNK Collection: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/snk-books
Pulstar - Featured in our book - NEOGEO: A Visual History
This monster hardback book – A4 in size and 400 pages long – offers a wealth of information on SNK, its NEOGEO hardware and the classic games it produced during the 1990s.
Check out our SNK Collection: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/snk-books
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N64: a visual compendium
Comes packaged in a sturdy 3mm protective board slipcase sporting an animated-effect lenticular cover.
Check out our collection of Visual Compendiums: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/visual-compendiums
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N64: a visual compendium
Uses the very best lithographic printing techniques, with every page brought to life through vibrant Pantone inks, meaning everything looks and feels fantastic.
Check out our collection of Visual Compendiums: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/visual-compendiums
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🚨 NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
50 Indie Games that Changed the World
Tells the stories of 50 of the most influential indie games ever made, via original interviews, expert commentary, and fascinating insights from the people behind them.
Due August - Sign up for a stock alert: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/50-indie-games-that-changed-the-world
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Micro but Many: an unofficial Micro Machines Collection
The miniature trains, planes and automobiles of our youth are now highly collectable. So, whether you’re a lifelong fan or a recent convert, Micro but Many: an unofficial Micro Machines collection is an unmissable visual treat.
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Metal Slug: The Ultimate History
A comprehensive guide to the popular run n’ gun franchise, with unrivalled access to SNK’s archives, designers and developers.
Reprints coming soon. Sign up for a stock alert: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/metal-slug-the-ultimate-history
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🕰️ Blog Revisited 🕰️ - THE C64 AT 40: HOW A HOME COMPUTER INSPIRED BITMAP BOOKS
Thanks to Will Freeman for writing the blog ✍️
Reprints of our book - Commodore 64: a visual compendium are due soon: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/commodore-64-a-visual-compendium-expanded-edition
⚽️ £5 off A Tale of Two Halves: The History Of Football Video Games ⚽️
Standard Hardback: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves
Captain’s Edition: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/a-tale-of-two-halves-captains-edition
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I’m Too Young To Die: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 1992–2002
I’m Too Young To Die covers the rise of first-person shooters from 1992 to 2002, covering all-time classics, failed experiments and the obscurest of hidden gems, plus exclusive interviews with the people who made them.
Hurt Me Plenty: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 2003–2010
Featuring in-depth research and hundreds of screenshots, Hurt Me Plenty covers both classic and obscure titles from 2003–2010.
Buy here with a free PDF: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/hurt-me-plenty-the-ultimate-guide-to-first-person-shooters-2003-2010
Hurt Me Plenty: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 2003–2010
It’s time to lock and load! Check out Hurt Me Plenty: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters 2003–2010. Available with global shipping.
Buy here with a free PDF: https://www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/all-books/products/hurt-me-plenty-the-ultimate-guide-to-first-person-shooters-2003-2010