Fantastic Worlds: The Inspiring Truth Behind Popular Role-Playing Video Games

By Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Fighting off brigands and thieves while exploring the wild. Searching for better quality weapons and armor. Exploring twisting tunnels and dark caverns while fighting increasingly difficult monsters. Fans of role-playing video games enjoy all these things and more. But what is the true story behind today's popular role-playing games? What were the most effective medieval weapons and armor? What were medieval villages and cities really like? What inspired the stories of mythical creatures that video game monsters are based on? Compare true history to today's popular video games and learn if they portray history accurately, or if the truth gets twisted to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: May 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781496645937

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Thomas Kingsley Troupe is the author of a big ol’ pile of books for kids. He’s written about everything from ghosts to Bigfoot to 3rd grade werewolves. He even wrote a book about dirt. When he’s not writing or reading, he investigates the strange and spooky as part of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his two sons.

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Video Games vs. Reality: Fantastic Worlds by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Chapter 1: In the Hero’s Boots

Chapter 2: Choose Your Own Adventurer!

Chapter 3: Realms of Possibilities

Chapter 4: Monster Mash n’ Bash

Chapter 5: Heavy Metal Merchandise

Glossary

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Index

Copyright

Back Cover

CHAPTER 1

In the Hero’s Boots

An icy wind whistles as you climb up to the cliff’s edge. The heavy armor protecting you makes every muscle ache. At long last, you stand before the dragon’s lair. Your hunt for the fabled scepter has led you here. Your journey has been long, and you would give anything for some rest. But you step forward, ready to meet your fate.

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In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim gamers become the Dragonborn, a hero who can defeat dragons and absorb their powers. The game uses cinematic, slow-motion finishing moves to give players a dramatic gaming experience.

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