The Legend of Zelda and Philosphy

The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy: I Link Therefore I Am takes a  philosophical look at the legendary video game. Essays in this anthology focus on topics such as personality of Link, the power of the Triforce, and whether we should care if Princess Zelda is rescued?

The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy: I Link Therefore I Am can be found on the 3rd Floor of Emerson Library.

Masters of Doom

Masters of Doom by David Kushner discusses how John Carmack and John Romero created the mega-popular video game franchise, Doom. Extensively researched, Kushner delves into the life-long friendship of Carmack and Romero, and how the controversy and success of Doom destroyed their relationship. It is a very interesting look at the history of video games and popular culture.

Masters of Doom can be found on the 4th floor of Emerson Library.

Classic 80s Home Video Games

Do you have an old Atari system collecting dust in your basement? Now you can find out how much that ‘ol girl is worth with Classic 80s Home Video Games: Identification & Value Guide. This comprehensive work mainly focuses on the Atari system and game cartridges, but also includes information on the Odyssey, Intellivision, and other classics. In addition to the value and identification information, the book also contains an extensive bibliography, glossary, and the history of video game systems in the 1980s. This is valuable information for historical research in video games and entertainment.

Classic 80s Home Video Games: Identification & Value Guide is located on the 3rd floor of Emerson Library.