Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar is a book that covers the inception, development and release of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. The Author David Hodgson takes us on a tour of Valve studios, Provides plenty of illustrations and art, Interviews from over a dozen of Key Valve staff. This book is a must have for any Valve, Half-Life Fan.
Language: English You can Purchase the book through Amazon.
The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories
Valve Presents Volume 1: The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories: Valve joins with Dark Horse to bring three critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series to print, with a collection of comics from the worlds of Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress, and Portal. With over two hundred pages of story, Valve Presents: The sacrifice and other Steam-Powered Stories is a must-read for fans looking to further explore the games they love or comics readers interested in dipping their toes into new mythos!
Language: English You can Purchase the book through Amazon.
Mod Development per Half Life 2
Mod Development per Half Life 2. This Covers most nooks and cranny’s regarding level design with the source Engine. Might be difficult for some to follow since its written in Italian.
Language: Italian You can Purchase a copy through Lulu.
Half Life 2 Mods for Dummies
Half Life 2 Mods for Dummies. This book covers Level design using Hammer, by customizing Half-Life 2 to create entertaining experiences. Mostly acts as a cook book for techniques you can learn to use in the Source SDK.
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Source SDK Game Development Essentials
Source SDK Game Development Essentials. This is currently the most up to date Book regarding development with the Source SDK, You can create maps and mods using the tools provided with Source SDK, Learn how to use Hammer to create your own game worlds, Create goal-driven A.I. sequences and scripts and Master Source SDK tools with ease through step by step tutorials.
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through PacktPub.
DOTA 2: The Comic Collection
DOTA 2: The Comic Collection. The heroes of Dota 2 forge eternal legacies amidst the chaos of battle as they ward off assaults on their Ancient and push ever closer to the destruction of the enemy’s. Now glimpse beyond mere allegiance to Radiant or Dire into the storied lives of these legendary warriors with Dota 2: The Comic Collection.
Valve and Dark Horse are proud to present eight premier comics—collected in print for the first time—that delve into the characters and universe of the most played game on Steam. Offering a glimpse into the origins of the Ancients and the deeper workings of the world they inhabit, Dota 2: The Comic Collection is a chronicle that celebrates the passion of Dota 2 players everywhere.
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Portal 2: The Official Guide
Your Portal to Completion
Every Future Press guide is designed to maximise the gaming experience—regardless of the player’s skill. In the case of Portal 2, this is a difficult task: only those who can solve the test chambers will get to feel that true sense of accomplishment. If players look up the solution in a book or even watch it as a movie on YouTube, then they’ll bypass this feeling completely.
This is why our Portal 2 guide follows a new concept: the solution will only give away as much as the player wants to know, no less, and no more. Thanks to a multi-layered walkthrough consisting of different levels of information, the official Portal 2 guide lets players decide for themselves how much help they receive. From just a small hint right up to a complete solution—everything is there. This guarantees a maximised gaming experience, just as you would expect from a Future Press guide.
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Portal 2 Collector’s Edition Guide
Your Portal to Completion
Exclusive to the Collector’s Edition Guide
Additional content | An expanded ‘The Art of Portal’ with additional render images – for real fans.
Hardcover Binding | So it will last forever. A cover illustration created for true Portal fans as well as a fine back cover with a removable info sheet for that pristine look.
Two bookmarks | Each bot–Blue and Orange–possesses its own ribbon bookmark (colored…you might have guessed…blue and orange). So that you can keep track of both sections, the single player and the co-op game
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Half-Life 2 (Prima Official Game Guide)
Half-Life 2: Full Strategy
Essential strategies and maps for all 14 mission chapters
Complete bestiary tactics, including how to take on the monsters and Combine forces
In-depth evidence of all G-Man locations
Deep combat strategy against the oppressive forces of evil
Key script, back-story, and hidden game elements exposed
Full-color maps showing every major item location
Dozens of tactics for using the Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Half-Life 2: Episode 1 (Prima Official Game Guide)
Half-Life 2: Episode One: Full Strategy
Rule Half-Life 2: Deathmatch with complete strategy and detailed maps
Condensed walkthrough of the entire original Half-Life 2 game
Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast – Complete walkthrough of the extra level
Training techniques, weapon details, and character details to enhance your Half-Life 2 experience, no matter which game you play
Bestiary tactics for Episode One to help defeat the all-new Combine forces and hostile monsters
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Half-Life 2: The Orange Box: (Prima Official Game Guide)
Complete strategy for Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.
Half-Life 2: Enhanced biographies and enemy information showcasing all the new entities!
G-Man locations, hidden item stashes, and more revealed!
Portal: Tactics for every single level, with incredible, mind-bending shortcuts from the development team!
Team Fortress 2: Complete information for all characters and insanely advanced tactics for every map.
Comprehensive list of all Xbox 360 Achievements, with hints for completing them.
Fully labeled maps of every single level in all five games!
Raising the Bar: Exclusive artwork and developer interviews for all games!
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Left 4 Dead: Prima Official Game Guide
Complete walkthroughs of No Mercy, Death Toll, Dead Air, and Blood Harvest.
Essential play tips covering movement, combat, and healing.
Exclusive maps of every level denoting the locations of ammunition piles, first aid kits, pain pills, and thrown weapons.
Detailed blueprints for Infected ambushes used for dominating the online competition.
List of all XBox 360 Achievements and tips on how to earn them.
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Left 4 Dead 2: Prima Official Game Guide
Step-by-step walkthrough of each campaign with expert strategies to eliminate the infected!
Detailed maps to get you and the other survivors to your objectives, along with locations of ammo caches and first aid kits!
Extensive coverage of additional Co-Operative and Versus campaigns.
Breakdown of movement, ranged weapons, melee and healing!
Expert advice from the Valve development team, team interviews, concept art and more!
Excerpts from Max Brook’s graphic novel, The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks.
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Half-Life : Prima’s Official Strategy Guide
In-depth strategies you can bet your life on
Clear explanation of Half-Life‘s monster behavior
Maps of the missile base
Best walkthrough of all game locations
Thorough coverage of optimal combat tactics
Stats for all weapons and monsters
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Half-Life (Value Series): Prima’s Official Strategy Guide
In-depth strategies you can bet your life on
Clear explanation of Half-Life‘s monster behavior
Maps of the missile base
Best walkthrough of all game locations
Thorough coverage of optimal combat tactics
Stats for all weapons and monsters
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Half-Life Opposing Force: Prima’s Official Strategy Guide
Extensive stats for every military, experimental, and alien weapon
In-depth walkthroughs for every alien-infested level
Detailed maps of the Black Mesa Research Facility
Developer’s tips for single and multiplayer games
Essential enemy and item information for your survival
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Counter Strike (Prima’s Official Strategy Guide)
He Who Dares, Wins
Covers all Counter-Strike missions with maps and key locations identified
In-depth counter-terrorist and terrorist tactics
Complete inventory of weapons and gear
Strategies for handling hostage and demolition missions
The best camping spots and sniper positions located
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Counter Strike: Condition Zero (Prima’s Official Strategy Guide)
Failure is Not an Option
Proven single-player strategy for all missions
Detailed maps and outlines for each mission
Tips on hostage rescue, bomb defusal, VIP Escort, and more
Learn how to use new weapons and equipment including the M60, LAW Rocket and Shield Gun
Killer strategies for playing as a Counter-Terrorist
All secrets and cheats revealed
Multiplayer strategies to make you a better online player
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
Day of Defeat (Prima’s Official Strategy Guide)
Get into the trenches of WWII
Detailed maps of all 15 game areas
Comprehensive mission strategies
Stats on every class of soldier
Weapons and equipment stats for both Allied and Axis fighters
Hints for getting the most out of your arsenal
Essential multiplayer strategies for total domination
Advanced tips for effective team-based gameplay
Language: English You can Purchase a copy through Amazon.
