Virtual Game

Andrew Pelman, CEO of Oivor Entertainment, the makers of the popular Rowdy Raptors video game, is awed when he is befriended by reclusive billionaire, Irwin Blackstone, head of Blackstone Holdings. Over time, as friendship, and trust, develop, Blackstone tells Pelman about a new realm of gaming he is creating, all while remaining vague and swearing Pelman to secrecy. Much to Pelman’s delight, Blackstone suggests he, and Oivor, could be involved once the prototype is complete. The day comes when Blackstone invites Pelman, his top managers and developers, to an undisclosed location to ...

A Step-by-Step Master Class in Indie Game Development, from the Creator of the Emmy® Winning Neverwinter Nights™ Honors for Don Daglow's From Dream to Delivery books: Winner, 2019 Independent Press Book Awards Winner, Kirkus Top 100 Indie Books of 2019 Finalist, 2020 Top Shelf Book Awards Finalist, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, Book Excellence Awards "Don Daglow has survived 40+ years creating games and always retained his positive attitude. Learn from the master." – Jeff Braun, ...

Wanting something you cannot have is a bad thing…. Who said that? I did not ask for this life. I had no interest but one faithful evening and my life changes forever. Senior year and I am thrust into a dark elite school. They don’t want me here. They have ruled for generations… Who are they? The elite boys, Killian, Maxim and Matteo. Dark extremely wealthy and they rule the school The girls swarm to them like moths to a flame. But not me I will not be one of their conquests I have my own crew…transfers from my not so fortunate school They want us out Scratch that They want me gone ...

After years of being in an abusive relationship, WNBA player Kybella, finally finds the courage to escape. With just the clothes on her back she flees her hotel room; colliding into NBA superstar Adonis – A kind, intelligent gentleman who offers his help. An instant connection sparks between the two; something Kybella hasn't felt in a while. Adonis' gentle touch and patient nature awakens her hope to find love again. However, as their bond deepens, so does her fear. Kybella’s been conditioned to believe love comes with pain, and she can't shake the feeling that her past isn't done with ...

In this war between the cold and callous, the stake is a little higher than just money, power, and respect. Boston and Kamden were once a team and knew one another’s weaknesses. As a result, the men waste no time destroying everything the other has built and any casualties along the way. Boston and his henchmen think it’s a game, but Kam is never one to underestimate his opponent. He knows that his father’s reach and resources aren’t limited. The only thing more solid than his dad’s team of hitters is Kam’s heart. ‘Killa Kam’ will stop at nothing to fulfill the promises ...

“M.G. Cole is a brilliant new addition to the echelon of British crimewriters.” Peter James "Dark, grim, tense. A compelling new voice." PAUL FINCH, author of the Detective Mark Heckenburg novels. A gruesome discovery in DCI David Garrick’s home appears to be the ultimate endgame for a deranged serial killer he thought had died by his own hand. But it’s not the end. It’s the beginning of terrifying new chapter in Garrick’s life, in which he stands to lose everything: his job, his love, his sanity. As the sins of his murdered sister begin to surface, Garrick finds himself on case...

Monsters Unleashed - where you catch virtual-reality monsters on your cellphone - is one of the hottest mobile games around, and Bex and Charlie just can't stop playing. They even check out an old map in Charlie's grandfather's attic in hopes of discovering some forgotten places in town where the rarest monsters might hide. But they find a strange machine up there, too, and after Charlie switches it on, the wifi goes down...and Bex's entire catalog of monsters vanishes!

What happens when you meet the perfect woman? She has the perfect curves, attitude, and demeanor. She exceeds every requirement you have for the opposite sex. She is your soulmate, so you thought. Ivy is a beautiful woman with every quality a man needs. She’s successful, sassy, and sexy. She’s a gift that keeps on giving. She will spin you in her web, until it's too late. What glitters isn’t always gold. What if women came with warning labels? What happens when we’re attracted to superficial things? You fall in love with the wrong one, and there’s no going back. Find out what it ...

This book is aimed at giving pool players the mental skills to conquer their inner game, improve their pool game, and take them to higher levels of play. Topics include Mental Skills of Successful Athletes, Awareness, Positive Thinking, Performance Anxiety, Focus, Visualization, Self-Criticism, Learn By Feel, Winning-Losing, Goal Setting, Slumps, Consistency, Motivation, Confidence, Big Game Pressure, Physical Exercise, Mental Toughness, Decision Making, Practice, Strategies, Pool Journal, Competing, Good Sportsmanship, Post Match Learning, Mental Training Plan, Pro Player Insights, and ...

After serving 5 years in prison, Kamden “Killa” King has returned home. Although his best friend Zeke did everything to make his transition into the free world a smooth one, Killa’s family unit as he’s known it has changed in the most unconventional way. Aside from wanting to discover who set up his arrest, he’s found himself in the middle of a bigger issue that may garner a new enemy: his father Boston King. When bonds are formed, family ties are broken. Secrets are uncovered and both alpha males know the war won’t end well. Kamden is fully prepared to show his father who’s ...

This true story, told in first-person, follows two undercover game wardens as they work to bring down the Pacific Northwest’s wildlife parts black-market. The undercover game wardens, posing as husband and wife, lure commercial poachers into their trap by operating an undercover wildlife business complete with an enticing website. Follow along as the two wardens risk their lives dealing with dangerous criminals, all the while battling their own administration in an effort to keep their investigation running.

Would you be prepared to work for free? How would you like to bust your hump for a large corporation 60-plus hours a week without a wage or a single day off for the vague promise of some mysterious perks in the distant future? You'd refuse point blank, wouldn't you? But what if the job in question was playing a state-of-the-art fantasy MMORPG game? And what if this was the only thing you're really good at? Especially considering that your in-game partner is someone really special to you - and this person already lives a virtual life?

Immerse yourself in Factastic: 2500 Intriguing and Bizarre Facts for All Ages, a captivating journey through the unknown, the peculiar, and the downright astounding. This collection of 100 chapters, each featuring 25 mind-blowing factoids, will ignite your curiosity and leave you in awe of the world's countless mysteries and marvels. Whether you're a trivia enthusiast or a knowledge seeker, "Factastic" offers something for everyone, making it the perfect addition to your bookshelf or a great gift for a loved one. Embark on a voyage through the surprising world of superstitions, the engaging...

The creative process for designing a playful structure applicable to a board game, video game, gamified system, gamification, edutainment, and art games, among others. PLAYFUL STRUCTURE - A GAME DESIGN METHODOLOGY By applying the five essential elements of playful structure (satisfying desires and needs, a progression system, a scalable challenge, objectives, and a reward system), it is possible to analyze a game mechanism, solve gameplay problems, and make a product more likely to appeal to and retain people. The methodology can be applied to video games, board games, role-playing games, ...

Repeating dreams. A game world appearing in reality. Every night, Zoe keeps having strange dreams. Dreams about a game called Mortal Online. Thinking the dreams are only due to her excitement about the game's release she tosses them in the back of her mind. But once the game releases, it turns out her dreams seem to be real? Knowing the future that is ahead of her, Zoe focuses on what she needs to do. Level up and gather every resource she can, in game and in the real world. Will Zoe be able to escape the calamity that had killed her in her dreams, or will she still end up with the same fate?

In The Hidden Laws of the Game, Alex White unveils the universal laws that govern our lives, showing readers how to consciously apply these powerful forces to manifest their deepest desires. This book is an invitation to explore the invisible patterns shaping reality, offering a roadmap for personal transformation and success. Throughout the book, White dives deep into the Law of Attraction, revealing how everything in the universe operates on a vibrational frequency, and how aligning our thoughts and emotions with our goals can attract the opportunities we seek. He explains how ...

Unlock the Hidden Key to Trading Success: Your Mindset In the fast-paced world of trading, success isn’t just about market strategies or mastering technical analysis—it’s about mastering yourself. In "The Trader’s Mindset: 21 Rules to Master Your Psychology and Win in the Trading Game", seasoned traders Apurva Parikh and Ravi Bhatt share their hard-earned wisdom from decades of navigating the highs and lows of the markets. Have you ever made emotional trades driven by fear, greed, or impatience? You’re not alone. Most traders struggle not because they lack knowledge, but because ...

Have you ever been so hurt by a partner that you give up on finding love? John Gardener is a popular teacher with an unlimited passion for science and technology. But while his career is going great guns, his social life stinks. And fear of betrayal isn’t helping him turn that around. The only time John leaves home socially is to spend time with his ex-fraternity buddies at Games Night. A place devoid of female presence for the past five years. Until John’s scheming college roommate, Willy, moves into a house with eight gorgeous girls. And offers to host Games Night. You could almost ...

With a Fish and Wildlife Commission that prioritizes predators over elk and a rising number of wolves, coyotes, bears, and mountain lions preying on the Blue Mountains elk, the situation is dire. The last thing they needed was a prolific elk poacher, but that's exactly what they got. Washington Fish and Wildlife Rookie Game Warden Nate Williams leads the investigation into the multiple bull elk that have been killed and left to rot in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Washington. As the rotting elk carcasses pile up, so does the pressure on Officer Williams to identify and arrest the poacher. ...

In football, the momentum of a game can shift at the slightest moment. One misstep, fumble, or error can change the entire complexity of a game. The difference between winning and losing can be as small as an inch. In reality, life is not that much different than football. One wrong decision can send a person’s life spinning out of control. One bad move be the difference between a happy ending or a life of disappointments and sorrow. Justin thought he had conquered the game of life. He not only had a beautiful girlfriend, but was set to inherit a large trust worth a fortune. He seemed to ...