Blog– Bitmap Books

Jun 24, 2022

How to make a KING OF FIGHTERS book

KING OF FIGHTERS: The Ultimate History is our most ambitious book yet. Which, we thought, made it the perfect time to shed some light on how we put together a Bitmap Book

Apr 19, 2022

40 years of colour: The history of the ZX Spectrum

As the 40th anniversary of Sinclair’s influential computer dawns, its a chance to remember just what made this little machine quite so big.

Mar 16, 2022

Author Interview: Go Straight’s Dave Cook

Former game journalist and scrolling beat-’em-up devotee Dave Cook talks about his book, the genre, and its present day renaissance.

Jan 24, 2022

Plotting the Evolution of the Scrolling Beat-’Em-Up

Fighting games’ closest cousin is an oft-misunderstood genre. But how did the humble brawler evolve from the same roots as Street Fighter?

Dec 24, 2021

Remembering the Gaming Curios of Christmas Past

A look back to a time when the festive season gave developers an excuse to be playful, innovative, or just plain silly.

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How to make a KING OF FIGHTERS book

40 years of colour: The history of the ZX Spectrum

Author Interview: Go Straight’s Dave Cook

Plotting the Evolution of the Scrolling Beat-’Em-Up

Remembering the Gaming Curios of Christmas Past