Learn more about your favorite games this holiday season with this $18 Boss Fight Books bundle
Did you know that some of the voice actors are from the original? Residential evil Didn’t even know they were in the final? I certainly didn’t, until I read Philip J. Reed’s oral history of the development of Residential evil published by Boss Fight Books.
The video games we know and love have a rich history, and Boss Fight Books offer a glimpse into their creation and reveal the ways they influenced the gaming industry. If you want to know more about the making of Residential evil and 32 other classic games – each with their own PDF and ePUB book – you can currently purchase the publisher’s massive library of oral histories for just $18 at Humble until Saturday, December 21.
Each book features a mix of interviews and first-hand accounts from the developers, accompanied by independent research and commentary from the author. The titles in this bundle come from a variety of genres and eras and include games that have all left an indelible mark on the industry, ranging from arcade staples such as Galaga And Outbreak to comfort classics such as Golden Eye 007 And Animal crossing. At an average of around 200 pages per book, each volume in the series is a fairly quick read, making them ideal if you need a distraction around the holidays.
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention that Polygon’s Matt Leone wrote a substantial oral history of it Street fighter 2. If you need a physical book to give as a gift for the holidays: the 480-page book Like a hurricane is great for fans of the fighting game franchise.
As with other bundles, the proceeds from your purchase of this bundle will go to a non-profit organization. In this case, part of your purchase goes to support the Foundation Against Malariaan organization that provides preventive care for the more than 200 million malaria cases around the world. Before you make your pledge, you can use the ‘Customize Donation’ menu to change how much of your purchase goes to Humble, the publishers, or the charity.