The 2nd printing of my side-scrolling beat 'em up history book is now available via Bitmap Books! It's 450+ pages of brawler history from 1984 to 2020, featuring lush screenshots, mega guest writers, and a foreword by Double Dragon creator, Yoshihisa Kishimoto. Grab a copy here:

Go Straight: The Ultimate Guide to Side-Scrolling Beat-’Em-Ups

Bitmap Books and award-winning author Dave Cook explore the history of the scrolling beat-'em-up retro video game genre, with a foreword by Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto.