2 comments about Lords of the Realm II: The Official Strategy Guide (Secrets of the Games Series.).

1. This 'Help' book was a total waist of money. I was excited to purchase this book thinking that this text might provide me with new information that would guide me to not only defeating the computer easier, but to drive other human players to their character's early graves. None of this was included into the book. Before buying I should have investigated the book a little closer, but confident that a company would publish a relevant gamers book, I didn't. The short comings of the book is apparent upon opening it up within the first few minutes of reading. THIS BOOK IS NO MORE THAN A INSTRUCTION MANUAL THAT YOU WOULD HAVE RECIEVED FROM SIERRA, the software company. Nothing new from the game manual. For example, the book should have had a lengthier section on diplomacy strategies. To sum up the half a page on the subject of diplomacy: "Stay away from the computer players, you can never trust them." This fact is visible if only playing the game less than one hour. The book continues on brushing the other subjects with the same 'vagueness' as the previously described Diplomacy segment. I ONLY WISH I HAD THOUGHT OF WRITING A VAGUE BOOK ON THIS GAME - ANYONE COULD HAVE DONE IT; but Mr. Farkas got all the royalties. I would have felt guilty 'ripping people off'. I was hoping my computer character could have recieved the royalty of becoming King through this book.



2. This book helped me get into the game so much. It is the best advice I have ever had about something. You need to get it because it helps you in the game so much.

1 comments about Secret Codes for Sony PlayStation, Volume 3 (Official Strategy Guides).

1. This book has all of the codes for all of your favorite games

1 comments about Star Wars Racer Revenge (Prima's Official Strategy Guide).

1. If you love the game, but you need some tips on racing, this is an informative strategy guide. It has clear directions on how to succeed on the pod-racing circuit along with very clear maps of the shortest routes through the tracks. There's even some directions on how to unlock the secret characters. This book is a great resource for pod-racers everywhere!

2 comments about 1001 MORE SECRET CODES (Official Strategy Guides).

1. I think this book is great for those beggining computer game players. I just got some new game and it told easy to follow codes so it didn't lose you. I think the book is great for all the beging computer game players. Mike Plant



2. I have the problem with the game on line internet and not easy to find out the games list on around the machine shop with aracde , n64 , playstation and other but we want to know everygame should have cal Priject Master Zone Game or Games Master Zones 2000's. The List i want to be make sore all the front is logo of new World like the Internet Program on top pf right moving around and this look great. But the front of the inetrnet should say which game would the list i playstation , n64 and other to click whatere they want. Then make sore they topic one each time and show which they want then. show the list anything with picture and game or need to have logo of name of games. I will make the games information and this couldn't easy because they i cant find internet game and picture and how to play on naything joystick to supply the right things for everyone. If you wish to mail me and i dont have the internet i just in the Northern Melbourne Institute of tafe student is Building House. Paul Tsinas 46 elsey rd reservoir 3073 Vic Melbourne.

4 comments about Tropico Official Strategy Guide.

1. This strategy guide is a disappointment. Apart from strategies for the individual scenarios, the book is almost a complete re-hash of the game's manual. If you're looking for slightly more detail (or better proofreading) than in Tropico's manual and can't be bothered to look for the information online, then this book is for you. Otherwise, spend your money on something else.



2. This official guide rehashes most of the information included in the game manual. It does include some mechanics (like how scores are calculated) and strategies for the individual scenarios.

   If you want winning strategies that can be applied to most cases, download the very good Unofficial Tropico Strategy Guide from gamespot.com




3. Save your money. There is nothing new in this book. You can learn as much by reading the directions that come with the game, then playing the game a few times.



4. This book is a great help to the beginner and long-time player alike. I found great information, writing clearly and easy to understand. Helped give me the confidence to try some of the hardest scenarios!

No comments about Star Wars Jedi Starfighter (Xbox) (Prima's Official Strategy Guide).

4 comments about Threads of Fate Official Strategy Guide.

1. Threads Of Fate is a really challenging game and many parts I thought were impossible. This really helped me through it.



2. This book rocks. It's way better than anything else. Tim Cox is the best author ever. Thanks for such a great guide!!!



3. Threads of Fate is the most entertaining game there is! With help from the strategy guide you can go through this game with ease. I also recommend this game for the girls who play(like me!). You have the choice of being a cute little boy who changes into animals or a girl with magical powers and a attitude to go with it. As I said before its fun and entertaing. Everyone should buy the guide and game!



4. Threads of Fate is not a long, complex game by any stretch of the imagination, and I was honestly expecting the guide to reflect what I'm more accustomed to; a cursory overview of the two quests, the basic navigation and boss guides, and a list of hard-to-find items.
   
   What I was pleasantly surprised by was the fact that not only does Tim Cox delve into the things one expects from the guide, but he also touches upon several of the things that make the 'real' Threads of Fate experience; the useless asides that you can engage in.
   
   The game itself is highly linear in overall presentation, but what it benefits from is that, throughout, there are times when you can take a side-trip somewhere and have a miscellaneous conversation, or not engage in a certain battle and have the dialog change down the line, or else find a string of hidden conversations that add interest, if not vital information. Tim Cox does what many guides will not do, and actually explores the routes to some of these hidden gems, or makes notes about altered dialog trees. In reading the guide, he even reminded me of an alternate dialog path that I had long forgotten how to reach.
   
   In short, it's a wonderfully constructed guide that touches upon thing that really make this game what it is, and I would recommend it not only to people who need the help, but to anybody who is a fan of the game itself. It's a real treat.

4 comments about SimCity 3000 Unlimited: Prima's Official Strategy Guide.

1. This book is very different then the SimCity 3000 guide. It has double the pages and detailed information on SimCity 3000 Unlimited. It has a building your first city section for beginners, all of the buildings and pictures, walkthroughs for scenarios, all the new rewards, what is new and different from SimCity 3000, tips, and so much more! I would recommend this for any SimCity 3000 or SimCity 3000 Unlimited player!



2. This book is very different then the SimCity 3000 guide. It has double the pages and detailed information on SimCity 3000 Unlimited. It has a building your first city section for beginners, all of the buildings and pictures, walkthroughs for scenarios, all the new rewards, what is new and different from SimCity 3000, tips, and so much more! I would recommend this for any SimCity 3000 or SimCity 3000 Unlimited player!



3. The popular simulation game has many fans and now with its third update comes a revised SIM City Strategy guide. This exhaustive revision comes on the heels of the original guide for the 3000 version of the game. The Unlimited SC3K guide still applies to users of the regular 3K, but now contains a more more in depth coverage of the Building Architect, the new scenarios, and the ins and outs of building the best cities. There are many redundancies which actually help the user of the game understand what's happening. Additionally, the guide also serves to educate users on the principles of real city planning. Considering the length of this volume, the reader may feel qualified to work in city hall after digesting it all.
   For anyone who loves their SIMCity 3K this book is just the icing on the cake.



4. I have had MANY computer games (about 20,ALL of them EXTREMELY complex.),but NONE have had problems like SimCity 3000 Unlimited.I am not able to save my games.

2 comments about Maximo: Ghosts to Glory Official Strategy Guide.

1. Like VERSUS BOOKS this guide needs to be given 4.5 stars. The guide has its hits and misses. The guide has a detailed walkthrough with great maps and screens, but what is misses in is the walkthrough somewhat.

   The Walkthrough is good and the maps were detailed, but to be truthful the maps have all these symbols there that they cover up so much stuff. This can make it hard to navigate sometimes. Hidden Chest are all located, and ALL levels are explained in great detail.

   Nice history and interviews behind Maximo, but this guide also misses a bit in the secrets. The secret level is detaled but its more like a take out poster that could've been in the walkthrough.

   The guide actually tells you how much items cost. The bestiary before certain worlds was also very nice, but leaves a lot of page flipping.

   OVERALL:Positive:
   +Good maps and boss strategies
   +Great detail and item descriptions
   +More in-depth with enemies than any other guide! A bestiary!
   +History behind Maximo

   +Interviews with the creaters
   +Great Boss strategies

   Negative:
   -A LOT OF PAGE FLIPPING
   -Level 31 is like a pull out poster
   -Fuzzy Screens and some a little small
   -Not enough on Game Basics




2. The guide was fine however it took six weeks before it arrived. The seller only replied to one of three E-Mails. I would not/will not buy again from this seller.

3 comments about Game Development Business and Legal Guide (Game Development).

1. This is a great book for anyone that wants to know the actual details of media related law and intellectual property, but doesn't have the time to get a law degree. I own a small software and web company and we are constantly paying attorneys to review "potential" copyright, patent, and other infringements. I have wasted so much time paying for legal advice, but it seems like these experts never can give me a straight answer. I have been looking for a book that can be understood by a non-attorney, but that has explicit examples of copyright law, trademarks, what is legal, and what is not. After reading this book, I feel 100x more confident now, and I immediately no longer need legal advice in many areas, I KNOW the law in the areas, and can be confident that my decisions are reasonable. I highly recommend this book to any executive or business person that is in the intellectual property loop, but is sick of not understanding what is what.



2. I manage nearly 50 software engineers at a fortune 500 company. Once I got this book, I realized that our engineer contracts are extremely weak given the volatile nature of many software developers (something I've personally witnessed), and if anything ever went wrong under our existing terms, we'd be in a very litigious situation. Thanks to the information presented here, however, I've been able to outline a strategy for our legal department to consider for a revised draft that could potentially save our company millions of dollars and countless manhours of paperwork in averted lawsuits and other such nightmares. Take it from me-- most engineering managers and entrepreneurs are not as well versed in legal issues as they should be. This book was a huge eye-opener and I recommend it highly.



3. I've been running a video game company that is now over 10 years old. It is refreshing to read a book that distills the important information, approaches the industry with a clear mind, and promotes useful thought even for veterans. Well done!