Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: The Guide To Shoot-’em-ups Volume 2

» Buy it from: amazon.co.uk » Buy it for: £19, £6.24 (Kindle) We’re big fans of Hardcore Gaming 101 and we always enjoy a new book release from Kurt Kalata’s team. As with previous titles in the series, this second volume is a mix of existing web content as well as brand-new material and it makes for interesting reading. While it’s a shame that there is no interview content, the authors behind the book clearly know their shmups, so you’ll find detailed accounts of a huge range of shooters, from Flying Shark and the Strikers 1945 series to a whole range of Toaplan classics. Home conversions are covered too, with comprehensive looks at all the different versions of Xevious for example. The end result is a great read for anyone that loves shmups. DARRAN JONES