Book of Games hits Europe today

Did you know that back in 1283 A.D., King of Leon and Castile Alfonso X commissioned the writing of Libro de los Juegos (Book of Games)? It is actually a 98-page book consisting of illustrations and documents that concerns chess, dice and tables. Seven hundred years later, another Book of Games appears. While the two are not connected, not by a long shot, it makes one think and reflect how far we have come.

Book of Games Volume 1 is the first in an annual compendium that features facts and illustrations about current and upcoming game titles and hardware, as well as in-depth features on gaming stories. Aside from the extensive features on the Wii and the PS3, the coffee table book dedicates a section for glossary and tables, making it a true reference material.

While it is scheduled to hit U.S. and Canadian shelves by November, it was already released today in Europe.

Did you know that back in 1283 A.D., King of Leon and Castile Alfonso X commissioned the writing of Libro de los Juegos (Book of Games)? It is actually a 98-page book consisting of illustrations and documents that concerns chess, dice and tables. Seven hundred years later, another Book of Games appears. While the two are not connected, not by a long shot, it makes one think and reflect how far we have come.

Book of Games Volume 1 is the first in an annual compendium that features facts and illustrations about current and upcoming game titles and hardware, as well as in-depth features on gaming stories. Aside from the extensive features on the Wii and the PS3, the coffee table book dedicates a section for glossary and tables, making it a true reference material.

While it is scheduled to hit U.S. and Canadian shelves by November, it was already released today in Europe.