Video games have a rich and intriguing history in Japan, with many of the best games from the first four console generations hailing from Japanese studios such as Nintendo, Sega, and Capcom. Those studios and others from the early days of the industry still create some of the biggest games today, which is a testament to the sturdy foundation built by the visionaries who put their game studios on the map. If you’re a big fan of Japanese games and are interested in learning more about your favorite studios and retro games, two notable books will receive fresh reprints on September 3. Japansoft: An Oral History and A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games have been out of print (and pricey) for a while, but now’s your chance to add these insightful and beautiful books to your personal library. A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games is just one of numerous books from Bitmap Books that will be reissued on September 3.
Let’s take a look at both books as well as the other upcoming reprints that should be on your radar.
