"Ready Player One takes place in the not-so-distant future--the world has turned into a very bleak place, but luckily there is OASIS, a virtual reality world that is a vast online utopia. People can plug into OASIS to play, go to school, earn money, and even meet other people (or at least they can meet their avatars), and for protagonist Wade Watts it certainly beats passing the time in his grim, poverty-stricken real life. Along with millions of...

"A 1980s cultural assessment of the fantastical future of online behavior continues the story that began in the internationally best-selling futuristic novel, Ready Player One, that inspired a blockbuster Steven Spielberg film"-- Days after winning control of OASIS, the immersive virtual reality environment in which most of humanity chooses to live, Wade Watts discovers a world-changing technological advancement and draws the attention of a merciless...

Delve into all there is to know about the latest campaigns, fantastical realms, and monstrous foes within Dungeons & Dragons.

"In today's increasingly virtual and online world, the metaverse is becoming an ever more real concept. Metaverse, by Kevin Chen, explores this concept in detail, outlining a framework and set of guidelines to help us navigate this new space. In particular, an economic system based on blockchain is proposed, and both the advantages and potential disadvantages of the metaverse are analyzed carefully. The author considers the metaverse to be the web...

"Your first step to understanding what the metaverse is all about... You've probably heard that the metaverse--a word that seemingly went from nonexistent to everywhere--is the next big thing in technology. What is it, anyway? Written by a leading futurist, Metaverse For Dummies unravels the mysteries of the metaverse, for the curious and for anyone looking to get in on the ground floor. Discover how to carve out your niche in the metaverse with easy-to-understand...

You have in your hands an immersive, one-of-a-kind guide to the dungeons and deathtraps from the world's most beloved table top role-playing game - DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Featuring amazing new illustrations and expert insights, Dungeon & Tombs shines its torchlight on the dark and foreboding corners of the game's infamous locations - from castles, crypts, and fortresses to labyrinths and ships - and the creatures that lurk there. If you're eager to crate...

"A challenger from Huang He comes to duel Figaro, the local legend. As luck would have it, Ray just so happens to have a front-row seat! Both of these Masters wield powerful Superior Embryos and have no intention of losing. Who will be left standing at the end of this ferocious encounter? As the duel comes to a close, a shadow looms over the city of Gideon. Mr. Franklin, the Giga Professor from the Dryfe Imperium, makes his terrifying debut! The sadistic...