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Retro Game Books produces and publishes retro gaming themed books and was founded in 2020 by Brian Riggsbee. The company prides itself on its passion for preserving gaming history and providing valuable resources for enthusiasts and collectors.

Books

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Retro Game Books has produced The Complete History of Rygar, Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom, Video Game Maps: Genesis & Mega Drive, Video Game Maps: SNES, Pixel Art: Metroid, Retro Gaming Coloring Book, and more.

Owner

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Owner Brian Riggsbee is a former game designer and producer.[1] who has contributed to a diverse range of titles, including Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Breakthrough, Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising, Star Trek Online, Hannah Montana: Rock Out the Show, Disney Channel All Star Party, Disney's High School Musical 3, 2013: Infected Wars, Madden 10, and Ashen Empires. He has also developed several maps for Counter-Strike: Source and Global Offensive and created a [2]five-level campaign for Left 4 Dead 2.

Brian has been featured on numerous podcasts and articles[3]

Press

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In May 2021, Atari Gamer[4] announces the launch of The Complete History of Rygar.

In May 2021, Hardcore Gaming 101[5] announces the launch of The Complete History of Rygar.

In November 2021, Polygon's Matt Leon [6] reviewed Retro Game Book's premiere release The Legend of Argus: The Complete History of Rygar, calling it a "deep dive" and "fantastic".

In October 2022, Omega Metroid[7] announces the preorder for Pixel Art Metroid.

In July 2023, SEGA Bits[8] announces the release of Video Game Maps: Genesis & Mega Drive.

In December 2023, owner Brian Riggsbee is interviewed by WebsiteBuilderExpert [9] on "How Retro Game Books Got A New Life By Creating A Store With Shopify."

In March 2024, owner Brian Riggsbee is interviewed by Gaming.net[10]

In September 2024, Retro Game Books products become available to purchase in Australia at Pixel Crib[11]

In September 2024, Retro Game Books was part of the Portland Retro Gaming Expo.

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