Call it the gamification of audio: Gaming's increasing cultural dominance is reflected in the dizzying array of listens inspired by video games and the people who love them. From fiction packed with clever references to classic games of the '80s and '90s to star-studded audio dramas and immersive adaptations set in the universe of major franchises, your gaming adventures can continue endlessly in audio... or you can deep dive on the industry itself, with nonfiction and podcasts that unpack the fascinating people, history, and future of gaming. We narrowed it down to the best—no cheat code necessary.
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Whether you already love Assassin's Creed or you're new to the Assassin's Creed universe, this standalone listen is perfect for fans of action adventure stories. Aliyah Kahn has made it through life by scamming and using her street smarts....
Jason logs into Awaken Online fed-up with reality. He's in desperate need of an escape, and this game is his ticket to finally feeling the type of power and freedom....
At once wildly original and stuffed with irresistible nostalgia, Ready Player One is a spectacularly genre-busting, ambitious, and charming debut - part quest novel, part love story, and part virtual space opera...
Called "the best Audible Original I've heard" by listeners, this fan favorite is a heartwarming and hilarious commentary on the tropes that surround video games and gaming culture.
Did you know that a Black man helped make the multi-billion-dollar video game industry possible? Jerry Lawson led the team that invented The Fairchild Channel F, the first commercially available cartridge-based video game console, which revolutionized the industry. Podcaster Anthony Frasier dives deep into the true tale of an incredible inventor and engineer....
Experience the first official adventure in Magic: The Gathering’s multiverse in nearly a decade as the ultimate battle begins on Ravnica....
Illidan Stormrage is one of the most powerful beings ever to walk the lands of Azeroth. He is also one of the least understood....
This engaging podcast is dedicated to inclusivity and diversity in the video game world. While the industry has become much more inclusive in the past decades, there's certainly still room for improvement. It's an inspiring show that shines a light on some of the most creative and innovative people in the field.
The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the games themselves....
A companion novel inspired by the hotly anticipated video game Star Wars: Battlefront, this action-packed adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches....
In the world of Draenor, the strong and fiercely independent Frostwolf Clan are faced with increasingly harsh winters and thinning herds....
Join podcasters Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher and Kristine Steimer as they analyze the week's video game news, give hands-on impressions of upcoming titles, discuss your questions....
Blending memoir, criticism, and first-rate reportage, Extra Lives is like no other work on the subject ever published. Whether you love video games, loathe video games, or are merely curious about why they are becoming the dominant popular art form of our time....
It was the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal had redefined American politics. Taxes were at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had created a fear of total annihilation....
