Read-Only Memory

Read-Only Memory

@readonlymemory.com

Publisher of books on videogames and worldbuilding est. 2012 https://readonlymemory.com https://readonlymemory.com/collections/selects

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Forty-eight new pages have joined the party. The Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Ultimate Works expands the original Collected Works with newly discovered artwork, design documents and material from Sega’s 16-bit era. Available in two editions on readonlymemory.com

"In seeing ... videogame worlds as real worlds, we believe they should be treated as thoughtfully and thoroughly as we would analyse any place on Earth, ‘cementing’ videogame architecture as an ever-changing, transformative spatial typology as good as any other." - You+Pea

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Real architectural theory is put into practice across twelve iconic games, with detailed sequences of plans, maps, sectional views, 3D renderings and exploded diagrams exposing the foundational structures that govern gameplay.

The long-awaited follow-up to Videogame Atlas, our new book takes a deeper look at virtual world-building, exploring the evocative architectural spaces of twelve iconic videogames with a foreword from John Romero, co-founder of id Software and designer of Doom.

Chapters on Baldur’s Gate 3, Bioshock, Disco Elysium, Doom, Elden Ring, Genshin Impact, Gravity Rush 2, Grim Fandango, Half-life 2, The Last of Us Part 1, The Sims 4, and Yakuza Kiwami.

The new season of ROM Selects is here. Checkout our newest titles added to the collection via the link in our bio. Selects is a handpicked collection of standout books from around the globe – works on videogames and worldbulding that excite, challenge and inspire us.

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I've been poring over the limited edition release of Indie Game Works from @readonlymemory.com this week and I absolutely adore it! It features 50 indie games from the past 15 years, with detailed descriptions, illustrations, and insights from the developers that brought each to life.

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The Read-Only Memory version of my book Indie Game Works is available to buy now. This is a 1000 copy limited edition with a unique cover that is releasing ahead of the general Thames & Hudson launch next month.

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Indie Game Works is a visual showcase of fifty modern independent videogames, featuring exclusive interviews with creators and development materials. Our limited edition, featuring a cut flush binding and slipcase, is available now: readonlymemory.com/pages/indie-...

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Very happy I got to be part of this book, it's gorgeous and it's fun to see other dev's notebooks! (everyone else's notebook looks like art and mine is just insane scribbles lol)

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Our new title, Indie Game Works, explores 50 visionary independent titles including Cairn, Tunic, GRIS, Valheim, DREDGE, 1000xRESIST, Genesis Noir, Abzû and A Short Hike, among many others, bringing together in-game imagery, development artwork, and early sketch material.

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With exclusive contributions from the creatives behind each game and featuring a foreword from Elite co-creator David Braben, Indie Game Works presents an in-depth visual survey, from early concepts through to final form.

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Our new title, Indie Game Works, explores 50 visionary independent titles including Cairn, Tunic, GRIS, Valheim, DREDGE, 1000xRESIST, Genesis Noir, Abzû and A Short Hike, among many others, bringing together in-game imagery, development artwork, and early sketch material.

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Wow wow wow Video games are so cool man

Read-Only Memory@readonlymemory.com

Our new title, Indie Game Works, explores 50 visionary independent titles including Cairn, Tunic, GRIS, Valheim, DREDGE, 1000xRESIST, Genesis Noir, Abzû and A Short Hike, among many others, bringing together in-game imagery, development artwork, and early sketch material.

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I have my copy already and it's a gorgeous tome, a lovely collection of delightful games

Read-Only Memory@readonlymemory.com

Our new title, Indie Game Works, explores 50 visionary independent titles including Cairn, Tunic, GRIS, Valheim, DREDGE, 1000xRESIST, Genesis Noir, Abzû and A Short Hike, among many others, bringing together in-game imagery, development artwork, and early sketch material.