By Jeff Sproul Loss was nothing new to an orphan like Riley. But when the online persona he'd spent years building, was ripped away by a monster with unbelievable power, everything changed. As a gamer who made a living from Sigil Online, losing his character meant losing his job and any means he had of paying his bills. Now, he had to start from the beginning just like any other player joining Sigil Online … [Read more...] about Sigil Online: Paragons
LitRPG Books?
LitRPG is a subgenre that crosses science-fiction with fantasy. It describes the hero’s adventures within an online computer game. LitRPG books merge traditional book-style narration with elements of a gaming experience. Read more about the LitRPG Definition by those who would know.
The Way of the Shaman: Survival Quest
Barliona. A virtual world jam-packed with monsters, battles - and predictably, players. Millions of them come to Barliona, looking forward to the things they can't get in real life: elves and magic, dragons and princesses, and unforgettable combat. The game has become so popular that players now choose to spend months online without returning home. In Barliona, anything goes: you can assault fellow players, level … [Read more...] about The Way of the Shaman: Survival Quest
The Gam3: Opening Moves
The Earth is changing. The alien invasion brought social upheaval, advanced technology, and an armada of peacekeeping robots. But Alan, a college student pursuing a now-useless degree, cares little about all of this. He has only one thing on his mind: the Game. A fully immersive virtual reality, the Game appears to be a major part of the invading civilization. Alan can't wait to play, recklessly diving … [Read more...] about The Gam3: Opening Moves
Ready Player One
By Ernest Cline In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade's devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world's digital confines—puzzles that are based on their creator's obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever … [Read more...] about Ready Player One
Adventures on Terra: Beginnings
Armon Ellington is nineteen year old kid that always felt out of place. He’s an orphan, a gamer, and a role playing game geek. When he dies after a seventy-two hour gaming marathon, instead of going to an afterlife he’s transported to a new world governed by rules that are eerily similar to the RPG games he loves. On this new world, Terra, he can be anything he wants, a warrior, mage, or even a crafter. Only, … [Read more...] about Adventures on Terra: Beginnings
Secret of the Old Ones: Luck Stat Strategy
By Blaise Corvin Secret of the Old Ones is a deep dive VR game, the likes of which the world had never seen. Trent Noguero, a hardcore gamer, has been playing for a year and is about to get his big break. He is about to catapult himself into the ranks of the most powerful players in the world. However, power comes with a price, and celebrity creates enemies. Trent has the keys to massive success, but he also … [Read more...] about Secret of the Old Ones: Luck Stat Strategy
The Land: Founding
By Aleron Kong (Author) When DangerZone Industries had released the latest and greatest Virtual Reality MMORPG, James, and millions of other virtual reality players, sought purpose and self-definition in this new world. The tag line "Live the life your soul was meant for," captured the hearts and minds of his entire generation. "The Land," was the largest and most dynamic virtual reality game of all time. … [Read more...] about The Land: Founding