From Silent Hill and System Shock to Ant Attack and Resident Evil, we’ve seen a lot of nightmare-inducing horror games released over the past few decades. The history of these titles is often filled with incredible development stories, and From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror serves as a comprehensive resting place for all of these terrifying tales. The popular book from Bitmap Books is back in stock on Amazon. September 3rdIt offers readers a good dose of horror gaming at over 600 pages. Bitmap Books’ publications are overwhelmingly popular, so we recommend pre-ordering a copy while you can.
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Across 664 pages, From Ants to Zombies discusses over 130 horror games. Divided into 13 chapters based on genre, setting, and “shades of horror,” commentary from iconic developers can be found throughout the book, including Keiichiro Toyama (Silent Hill) and Ken Levine (System Shock 2).
Bitmap books are produced to the highest standards and are widely considered works of art. With eye-catching hardcover designs and stunning illustrations on each page, they are sure to be a focal point for any game room or book collection. From Ants to Zombies features titles from over 70 platforms, spanning the 1970s to the 2020s. Pre-order now and you’ll be eligible for Amazon’s “Pre-Order Price Guarantee,” which means you’ll get a discount if the book is on sale before it’s released.
This horror collection isn’t the only great item coming to Bitmap Books on September 3rd. From box art compilations to in-depth analyses of The King of Fighters, there are plenty of other great books coming out or reprinted in the coming months. In case you need a companion to From Ants to Zombies, here’s a quick look at some of our favorites.
Need something to read by September 3rd? Bitmap Books are selling out fast, but there are plenty of titles available right now. Depending on your location, some can be delivered in 1-2 days. One of the coolest options is The NES/Famicom Visual Compendium, which features 536 pages of iconic pixel art and over 170 classic games.
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