Plot: Generally, these video game guides exemplify ideal information in print. The books offer general tips, maps, and advanced strategies, but also manage to avoid most major plot spoilers. Additionally, official art typically decorates the pages, creating eye-catching but professional formats.
Genre: Video Game Guides
Reading Level: Typically, the guides follow the kid-friendly format Nintendo is famous for. However, just the guides' appropriateness for all readers does not necessarily extend to the games they represent. Remember to check ESRB folks!
Similar Titles: Playstation Official Guides, Prima Guides
Personal Thoughts: Nintendo really knows how to produce attractive and useful video game guides. However, most libraries do not carry them. Contrary to popular belief, though, most librarians do not have a problem using video game guides in their collection. Video games information is still information, and most libraries feel, if nothing else, a professional interest in providing information. So the issue is not with "libraries should be about books, not technology/entertainment/kid stuff." Rather, other factors prevent guide collections. Simply put, guides are temporary. Most video game systems only last half a decade. Additionally, games change or loose popularity fairly quickly. When a library is strapped for resources, they need to focus on items with long-term use. Still, libraries can offer video game information without necessarily purchasing $18-$24+ guides. Online resources may be an ideal method for doing so.
Side note: I like Pokemon. Can you tell?
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