Gift&TradeSpring2026

47 POP CULTURE ISBN 978-0-7643-7126-4 ISBN: 978-0-7643-7126-4 $45 00, £54 99, 86 00 CAD hardcover • 304 pp • 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) 1348 color images AVAILABLE JUNE 2026 Nintendo Hard A Complete List of NES Games Ranked by Difficulty By Steve Lynn & Kelsy Polnik Nintendo Hard explores 669 NES titles through expert analysis, firsthand experience, interviews, and statistical context. Written by Kelsy Polnik, who completed every licensed game, and 8-Bit Steve, NES world record holder, the book delivers unparalleled insights into what defines difficulty in video game design. Contributions from more than 50 collaborators add depth and perspective across the industry. Key Features: • Difficulty rankings for the complete licensed North American NES library • Firsthand analysis by Kelsy Polnik, who completed every NES title • Data-driven context and insights from 8-Bit Steve, NES world record holder • Contributions from over 50 collaborators across the video game industry • Interviews, articles, quotes, and difficulty-based top 10 lists • Unique win conditions for every game defined by a council of NES experts A definitive resource for retro gamers, collectors, and fans of gaming history. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6502-7 $34 99, £31 99, 48 99 CAD hardcover • 256 pp • 8" x 10" (203 x 254 mm) 237 color and b/w illustrations AVAILABLE JUNE 2026 Pinball A Quest for Mastery By Tasker Smith ISBN 978-0-7643-6502-7 Pinball: A Quest for Mastery is the ultimate guide for pinball enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This comprehensive book is packed with detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, maps of must- see locations, and indispensable resources to help players excel at this iconic arcade game. Mastering pinball involves more than just flipping the flippers—pinball success requires a dynamic blend of physical skill, lightning-fast reflexes, and strategic decision-making. From understanding game mechanics, to improving shot accuracy and control, to developing an intuition for the rules of scoring, this book provides the knowledge and techniques needed to elevate your gameplay. Key Features: • Insider tips and tricks collected through years of pinball play and insightful conversations with pinball designers, champions, and enthusiasts • Graphics and charts that illustrate pinball mechanics, game objectives, and key concepts • Training strategies that leverage goal setting and targeted drills to improve reaction time and master foundational flipper skills • The application of sports psychology principles to guide players toward consistent, mentally balanced, and highly competitive gameplay • Directed focus on expanding the joy of gameplay and deepening a love of the game Whether looking to sharpen your competitive edge or simply enhance the enjoyment of each ball you launch, Pinball: A Quest for Mastery offers the tools and insights to take your game to the next level. Your path to pinball greatness starts here! Steve Lynn , also known as 8-Bit Steve, has been creating NES content and competing on the console for over a decade. Steve has completed over 400 NES games, has over 100 world records, and has even created his own NES strategy guide series. He lives in Canton, Michigan. Kelsy Polnik is one of only four players to complete the entire NES library and the ONLY one who did so completely on original hardware and a CRT television without the use of third-party or cheat devices. Kelsy has written video game reviews and articles, organized gaming conventions, and owned/operated his own game store. Kelsy lives in northern British Columbia. Tasker Smith is a pinball enthusiast and technical educator at Boston University’s Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC). He lives in Natick, Massachusetts, with his wife, two boys, two cats, and a dusty barn full of pinball machines.