BradyGames' Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse Official Strategy Guide includes the following: Character Skills Listing: Complete rundown of every character skill in the game-including the hidden ones! A.M.W.S. Data: Learn about the essentials of A.M.W.S operation. Extensive Side Event Coverage: Complete Coverage of the Good Samaritan Side Quest, the Segment files, and much more. Obliterate Every Boss!: Devastate every mechanized boss with game-tested strategies and tactics. Area Maps: Detailed area maps and item callouts for every area in the game. Exclusive Foldout: Learn the intricacies of the Character Skill Tree! Plus Much More: Enemy Data, Complete Item Listing, and more! Platform: PlayStation 2 Genre: Role-Playing Game This product is available for sale in North America only.

BradyGames'Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse Limited Editionl Strategy Guideincludes the following: LIMITED EDITION STRATEGY GUIDE INCLUDES: Exclusive Soundtrack: Contains 11 tracks from the game–a must-have for every hardcore gamer! Signature Series Strategy Guide: Includes a two-sided foldout complete with Character Skill information, a special cover image, and lots of cool artwork from the Xenosaga universe! SIGNATURE SERIES GUIDE INCLUDES: Area Maps: Navigate safely through each area and uncover the most important items and equipment in the game. Comprehensive Walkthrough: Whether it’s game-tested boss tactics or providing solutions to a tricky puzzle, this guide provides easy-to-use tactics and strategies to lead the player through the entire game. Side Events: Massive coverage of every side event in the game. A.M.W.S. Data: Learn the intricacies of equipping the A.M.W.S. A Unique Extra!: Full-color foldout of the Character Skill Tree. Platform: PlayStation 2 Genre: Role-Playing Game This product is available for sale in North America only.

A year has passed since Xenosaga II. The development of KOS-MOS is to be cancelled, and a mysterious android, T-elos, appears to be taking KOS-MOS' place. Suspicion surrounds the emergence of T-elos, but one team is destined to find out the truth. BradyGames' Xenosaga EPISODE III: Also sprach Zarathustra Signature Series Guide includes the following: Spoiler-proof walkthrough: Complete every aspect of Xenosaga III Also sprach Zarathustra using our walkthrough and strategy, without fear of spoiling the experience of the story. Enemy data: Learn the strengths and weaknesses of every foe and use our strategies to defeat them in battle. Character equipment and craft: Arm your characters and craft with the best enhancements at every stage of the story. Full side event coverage: Detailed information to help you complete every side event, open up new shop items, and gain special equipment. Signature Series foldout: Maps out the events of Xenosaga in an exclusive timeline. Platform: PlayStation 2 Genre: Role-Playing Game This product is available for sale in North America only.

BradyGames' Xenosaga Official Strategy Guideprovides a comprehensive walkthrough, including detailed maps that pinpoint key items. A complete bestiary plus expert boss strategy to ensure victory in each battle. Mini-game coverage reveals winning tactics. Weapon and item lists include inventory of every ability, weapon, accessory, and item in the game. Game secrets and more revealed!

What really makes a video game story interactive? What's the best way to create an interactive story? How much control should players be given? Do they really want that control in the first place? Do they even know what they want-or are their stated desires at odds with the unconscious preferences? All of these questions and more are examined in this definitive book on interactive storytelling for video games. You'll get detailed descriptions of all major types of interactive stories, case studies of popular games (including Bioshock, Fallout 3, Final Fantasy XIII, Heavy Rain, and Metal Gear Solid), and how players interact with them, and an in-depth analysis of the results of a national survey on player storytelling preferences in games. You'll get the expert advice you need to generate compelling and original game concepts and narratives.With Interactive Storytelling for Video Games, you'll:

BradyGAMES is the exclusive publisher of the official guide for Xenogears, a new video game by the makers of the successful Final Fantasy VII. Xenogears features exquisite hand-drawn and computer-generated animation story scenes, giant fighting robot action, and unique battle sequences.