Over 180 in-depth play breakdowns will have your game on overload. - In-depth coverage of each NFL team. - Super pass route combinations to shred the defense. - Powerful online play strategies to make you more competitive than ever. - Unleash the Hit Stick 2.0 to stop ball carriers in their tracks. - Stats and analysis for Fantasy Football picks.

This second volume is a compendium of video game synopses as well as a feast for the eyes with literally thousands of vivid, high-resolution screen shots; it provides a comprehensive visual tour through the world of PC and video gaming. Sorted by genre, more than 100 of the latest, most exciting software titles are reviewed with information of interest to players, parents, and industry professionals. Each game is featured in a two-page spread that includes detailed game summaries, analysis, and strategies; nine in-game screen shots; lists of games with similar skill and strategy requirements; appropriate age ran≥ notes ESRB content ratings; complete technological specifications; and more. Feature stories are included throughout the book, covering game-related topics such as multiplayer online gaming, games in movies, and the future of gaming. The book also includes useful reference tools such as an illustrated glossary, an overview of game publishers, and information on current hardware platforms such as Sony's new PS3, Nintendo's Wii, and handheld systems, including the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.

It's game on, Madden NFL fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Madden NFL, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index.Full-color photos and action-packed screenshots will transport readers to the heart the Madden NFL empire! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Learn about chess and how to play the game, enter competitions, and meet the pros. Explore the history of chess and peer into the future of one of the world's most popular games. Chess will give you a behind-the-scenes look at a great game, with features that include: a glossary, index, and bibliography for further reading.

This fantasy football guide lists every player with full game stats and details all the plays that can be made in the game.

The evolution of the video game is incredible; from a two-colored screen with paddle and pong to fully immersive alternate playing worlds, it is one technology that seems to be constantly evolving. This volume explains the history of video games, the considerations of their impact on players and society, and how they can be used as educational tools. Readers will learn about the future of video games as well.