Virtual cities : an atlas & exploration of video game cities Antescher (Ant Attack) Dun Darach (Dun Darach) Woodtick (Monkey Island 2: LeChucks Revenge) Rubacava (Grim Fandango) The City (Thief: The Dark Project) Sigil (Planescape: Torment) Clock Town (The Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask) Orgrimmar (World of Warcraft) London (Fallen London) Anor Londo (Dark Souls) Whiterun (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim) Dunwall (Dishonored) Yharnam (Bloodborne) Novigrad (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt) Neketaka (Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire) Metro City (Final Fight) Lizard Breath (It Came from the Desert) New Orleans (Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers) Fourside (EarthBound [a.k.a. Mother 2]) Raccoon City (Resident Evil 2) Silent Hill (Silent Hill) Wan Chai (Shenmue II) Olympic City (Need for Speed: Underground) Pripyat (S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat) Arkham City (Batman: Arkham City) Steelport (Saints Row: The Third) Kamurocho (Yakuza 0) London (Assassins Creed: Syndicate) Milton (The Long Dark) New Donk City (Super Mario Odyssey) Anytown USA (0°N 0°W) Seaside Valley (Bus Simulator 18) New Bretagne (Lamplight City) Rockvil (A Mind Forever Voyaging) Terrapolis (B.A.T. [Bureau of Astral Troubleshooters]) Union City (Beneath a Steel Sky) Midgar (Final Fantasy VII) Mega Primus (X COM: Apocalypse) Tarsonis City (StarCraft Series) New York City (Deus Ex) City 17 (Half Life 2) Citadel (Mass Effect Trilogy) New Vegas (Fallout: New Vegas) Propast Europolis (Dreamfall Chapters) Hong Kong (Shadowrun: Hong Kong) Immerse yourself in 45 spectacularly imagined virtual cities from Arkham City to Whiterun in this beautifully illustrated unofficial guide. Spanning decades of digital history this is the ultimate travel guide and atlas of the gamer imagination. Dimopoulos invites readers to share his vision of dozens of different gaming franchises like never before: discover Dimopouloss Half Life 2s City 17 Yakuza 0s Kamurocho Fallouts New Vegas Super Mario Odysseys New Donk City and many more. Each chapter of this virtual travel guide consists of deep dives into the history and lore of these cities from an in universe perspective. Illustrated with original color ink drawings and of course gorgeous and detailed maps readers can explore the nostalgic games of their youth as well as modern hits. Sidebars based on the authors research tell behind the scenes anecdotes and reveal the real world stories that inspired these iconic virtual settings. With a combination of stylish original maps illustrations and insightful commentary and analysis this is a must have for video game devotees world building fans and game design experts