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Retro Game Books produces and publishes retro gaming themed books. The company prides itself on its passion for preserving gaming history and providing valuable resources for enthusiasts and collectors.

Books

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

Owner

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][Steam Workshop::Tour of Terror five-level campaign for Left 4 Dead 2].

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

Press

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.

In October 2024, select products went on sale in France via Giant Books^[12]

In February 2025, Nintendo Life^[13] and Zelda Dungeon^[14] announce the preorder for Video Game Maps: SNES - Volume 2.

References

^ "Brian Riggsbee". MobyGames.
^ "Steam Workshop::Tour of Terror". steamcommunity.com.
^ "Press". Retro Game Books.
^ "Atari Gamer . Com". atarigamer.com.
^ "The Complete History of Rygar now available! – Hardcore Gaming 101".
^ Leone, Matt (November 3, 2021). "Revisit Tecmo's long-forgotten Rygar in a 154-page fan book". Polygon.
^ Spiteri, Andy (October 20, 2022). "Pre-Orders Now Open For Amazing Fan-Book "Pixel Art Metroid"! - Omega Metroid". omegametroid.com.
^ "Retro Game Books' "Video Game Maps: Genesis & Mega Drive" releases physically and digitally". Retro Game Books’ “Video Game Maps: Genesis & Mega Drive” releases physically and digitally. July 13, 2023.
^ Jagger, Samuel (December 13, 2023). "How Retro Game Books Leveled Up Their Business With Shopify".
^ Tury, Jord (March 5, 2024). "Brian Riggsbee, Founder of Retro Game Books — Interview Series".
^ "Gaming Culture Specialists | Video Game Memorabilia & Collectables". PixelCrib.
^ "RetroGameBooks". Giantbooks.fr.
^ Life, Nintendo (February 5, 2025). "Latest 'Video Game Maps: SNES' Book Dives Into Zelda, Kirby, Mega Man And More". Nintendo Life.
^ Anderson, Alexis S. (February 3, 2025). "Retro Zelda Artwork & More Featured in Upcoming "Video Game Maps: SNES – Volume 2" Book".

[1] "Brian Riggsbee". MobyGames.

[2] "Steam Workshop::Tour of Terror". steamcommunity.com.

[3] "Press". Retro Game Books.

[4] "Atari Gamer . Com". atarigamer.com.

[5] "The Complete History of Rygar now available! – Hardcore Gaming 101".

[LoC-6] Leone, Matt (November 3, 2021). "Revisit Tecmo's long-forgotten Rygar in a 154-page fan book". Polygon.

[7] Spiteri, Andy (October 20, 2022). "Pre-Orders Now Open For Amazing Fan-Book "Pixel Art Metroid"! - Omega Metroid". omegametroid.com.

[8] "Retro Game Books' "Video Game Maps: Genesis & Mega Drive" releases physically and digitally". Retro Game Books’ “Video Game Maps: Genesis & Mega Drive” releases physically and digitally. July 13, 2023.

[9] Jagger, Samuel (December 13, 2023). "How Retro Game Books Leveled Up Their Business With Shopify".

[10] Tury, Jord (March 5, 2024). "Brian Riggsbee, Founder of Retro Game Books — Interview Series".

[11] "Gaming Culture Specialists | Video Game Memorabilia & Collectables". PixelCrib.

[12] "RetroGameBooks". Giantbooks.fr.

[13] Life, Nintendo (February 5, 2025). "Latest 'Video Game Maps: SNES' Book Dives Into Zelda, Kirby, Mega Man And More". Nintendo Life.

[14] Anderson, Alexis S. (February 3, 2025). "Retro Zelda Artwork & More Featured in Upcoming "Video Game Maps: SNES – Volume 2" Book".

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